Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer
Rachel Guidotti

Rachel Guidotti

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Middle and High School Teacher with 12 years’ experience. Able to teach a culturally diverse student population while developing lesson plans for students at different learning levels. Proven ability to improve students' writing and testing abilities through innovative activities and lesson plans. Love educating young people and watching them grow in every way!

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Jennifer Jones
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2015 - 08.2021
  • Mentored and cared for two female students
  • Provided transportation to and from school, sporting events, and extracurricular activities
  • Helped with homework and school projects
  • Established lasting, professional connections with family and teens by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
  • Fostered close relationships with teens by discussing school, friends and hobbies

Teacher

Anaheim Discovery Christian School
Anaheim, CA
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Taught 7th-12th grade international students English, Bible, ESL, and PE
  • Introduced international students to various American team sports and individualized workouts and nutritional plans
  • Prepared students for college and life in the United States
  • Taught grammar and writing skills to students struggling to overcome the difficulties of speaking English as a second language
  • Taught beginning ESL students how to apply and interview for jobs, complete college applications, and develop a personal budget

Teacher

Voice of Refugees
Anaheim, CA
06.2012 - 08.2013
  • Started Summer Tutoring Program for K-9th grade refugee students from the Middle East
  • Implemented the use of phonics to help with reading, speaking, and understanding the English language for non-native English speakers
  • Taught age-appropriate Math and English from California testing booklets to prepare students for school in the fall
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies

Teacher

Crossings Christian School
Edmond, OK
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Taught Middle and Upper School Girls' P.E.
  • Implemented a system of sports and wellness units, ranging from 2-3 weeks each, encouraging students to learn a game, utilize teamwork skills, and have success before moving on to a new sport
  • Taught 7th Grade Micro Service, where students learned to plan and facilitate service projects for various schools and organizations
  • Taught 6th-9th Language Arts and 6th Grade Bible
  • Used knowledge gained from writing workshops to train students to become better writers and incorporated higher level critical thinking through a variety of lesson plans and activities.
  • Coached girls' basketball and girls' softball
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards

Teacher

Deer Creek Middle School
Edmond, OK
08.2007 - 06.2008
  • Taught Composition to 7th grade students
  • Designed and implemented writing curriculum to raise standardized test scores
  • Taught 7th and 8th grade Girls' Guidance class
  • Raised awareness of how to deal with social aggression, taught conflict resolution, the correct way to interact with the opposite sex, etc.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies

Teacher

Grove School
Shawnee, OK
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Taught English to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
  • Implemented a new writing curriculum in the middle level grades that all students followed and achieved 100% passing rate on state standardized tests
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards

Teacher

Bethel High School
Bethel, OK
08.1999 - 06.2000
  • Taught English to 10th grade students and taught Creative Writing to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
  • Implemented mentorship reading program with Bethel elementary students
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom

Teacher

Grove Middle School
Grove, OK
08.1997 - 06.1999
  • Taught English, Reading, and Creative Writing to 6th and 7th grade level students
  • Implemented new writing curriculum for the English Department
  • Nominated for Disney American Teacher of the Year Award
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK
05.1997

High School Diploma - Salutatorian

Bethel High School
1993

Skills

  • Good Decision Making
  • Boundary Setting
  • Relationship Building
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Promoting Good Behavior
  • Parent Interaction
  • Problem Solving
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Private Nanny

Jennifer Jones
08.2015 - 08.2021

Teacher

Anaheim Discovery Christian School
08.2012 - 06.2014

Teacher

Voice of Refugees
06.2012 - 08.2013

Teacher

Crossings Christian School
08.2008 - 06.2012

Teacher

Deer Creek Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2008

Teacher

Grove School
08.2005 - 06.2007

Teacher

Bethel High School
08.1999 - 06.2000

Teacher

Grove Middle School
08.1997 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education

Oklahoma Baptist University

High School Diploma - Salutatorian

Bethel High School
Rachel Guidotti