Rachel Klein
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong social-emotional, literacy and math skills as well as building a partnership between parents, staff and students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sheridan School District #2
08.2016 - Current
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created lessons using different lesson planning formats as well as used data from students to differentiate lessons.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted social and emotional well being and inclusion for all students.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented social and emotional lessons using Dinosaur School curriculum.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked together with Special Education teacher to implement IEP strategies with special needs students.
- Uses TS GOLD to document and progress monitor students social/emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy and math learning.
- Implements Creative Curriculum into every day lessons and lesson planning.
- Implements Zoo Phonics in the classroom for letter and sound lessons.
- Participates in MTSS meetings and procedures, collaborating with other teachers, staff and parents to implement strategies in the classroom.
- Participated in weekly PLC collaboration meetings.
- Participated in monthly or bi-monthly staff development days.
Teacher's Assistant
Catholic Charities
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
Barista
Starbucks
08.2005 - 07.2015
- Supported training efforts for new hires, sharing knowledge of coffee making techniques and customer service standards.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction/ Trauma Informed Practice
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2014
Skills
- Trauma-Informed
- Creative Instruction Style
- Documentation and progress monitoring
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Head Start programs
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Timeline
Teacher
Sheridan School District #2
08.2016 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Catholic Charities
07.2015 - 07.2016
Barista
Starbucks
08.2005 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction/ Trauma Informed Practice
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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