RACHEL MATRICARDI
Dresher,PA
Summary
A passionate teacher who provides students with exceptional learning opportunities. A skilled implementer of diverse instructional methods for providing opportunities for all students. Positively motivates students through empathic listening and communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th and 8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
Arcola Intermediate School
09.2022 - Current
- Established a safe and inclusive classroom environment by actively engaging with students in conversations and group activities, fostering a sense of belonging and increasing classroom participation
- Implemented rules, routines, and expectations within the gymnasium to help with classroom management
- Provided a range of activities which included large team games, small-sided games, individual sports
- Created instant activities and games where all had to be actively engaged for a team or group to be successful
- Was a member of the End of the Year Committee, which created activities for students such as a talent show, field day, award ceremony and field trips.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Honors Biology, Genetics, and Forensics
Perkiomen Valley High School
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Used online lab simulations such as Gizmos, designed hands-on labs, and used manipulatives to explore biological processes
- Explored case studies with students to examine ethical issues involving modern science developments
- Modified summative assessments such as tests, quizzes, and final projects for students with IEPs and 504 plans
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Honors Biology I & II
Great Valley High School
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed a student-centered learning environment, where students gained an understanding of key biological processes through experiments
- Provided additional learning opportunities for students with GIEPs
- Worked with a team five of teachers to develop lesson plans, experiments and learning assessments to prepare students for the Biology Keystones.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 7th and 8th Grade Science
Sandy Run Middle School
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to include both virtual and in-person students
- Implemented different methods of presenting activities such as BrainPop, Flipgrid, and Pear Deck
- Used numerous forms of formative and summative assessment such as quizzes, labs, projects, PowerPoint presentations, and graded worksheets.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 7th Grade Health and Physical Education
Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Created formative and summative assessments such as quizzes, skill assessments, exit slips, and worksheets
- Established a positive learning environment at the beginning of the year through team-building exercises/games and discussing what characteristics go into being a valuable teammate.
Student Teacher, 8th Grade Health and Physical Education
Spring-Ford Middle School 8th Grade Center
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Developed lesson plans on understanding strategies on how to maintain students' mental health and become mentally strong
- Designed multiple engaging warm-up routines focused on developing the students’ physical fitness
- Motivated students hesitant of their athletic skills to participate in KanJam, a game that can be played as a leisure activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Physiology -
URSINUS COLLEGE
Collegeville, PA05.2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Relationship Building
Related Experience
- Upper Dublin High School, Fort Washington, PA, Junior Varsity Softball Head Coach, 02/2023, Present, Developed players' skills and knowledge of the game with the aim of players moving up to the varsity team, Introduced drills and games, which helped students to develop their skills, Encouraged athletes to have a positive mindset and work ethic to become a better teammate
- Upper Dublin High School, Fort Washington, PA, Junior Varsity Softball Assistant Coach, 12/2018, 05/2021, Developed players' skills and knowledge of the game with the aim of players moving up to the varsity team, Introduced drills and games, which helped students to develop their skills, Encouraged athletes to have a positive mindset and work ethic to become a better teammate
- Arcola Intermediate School, Eagleville, PA, 7th Grade Field Hockey and Basketball Coach, 08/2022, Present, Created a safe environment where players established a strong foundation of fundamental skills to learn the basic and advanced tactics of their sport, Developed evaluations for skill assessment for try-outs, Focused on building good sportsmanship/character in the athletes both on the field and in the classroom, In the 2023/2024 season, the field-hockey team finished with a record of 10-2 and basketball finished with 13-1
Certification
- Biology 7th – 12th
- Health and Physical Education PK- 12th
Student Teaching Experience
Spring-Ford Middle School 8th Grade Center, Royersford, PA, Student Teacher, 8th Grade Health and Physical Education, 08/2018, 10/2018, Developed lesson plans on understanding strategies on how to maintain students' mental health and become mentally strong, Designed multiple engaging warm-up routines focused on developing the students’ physical fitness, Motivated students hesitant of their athletic skills to participate in KanJam, a game that can be played as a leisure activity
Timeline
7th and 8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
Arcola Intermediate School
09.2022 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Honors Biology, Genetics, and Forensics
Perkiomen Valley High School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Honors Biology I & II
Great Valley High School
09.2021 - 01.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 7th and 8th Grade Science
Sandy Run Middle School
11.2020 - 01.2021
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 7th Grade Health and Physical Education
Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School
08.2019 - 04.2020
Student Teacher, 8th Grade Health and Physical Education
Spring-Ford Middle School 8th Grade Center
08.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Physiology -
URSINUS COLLEGE
- Biology 7th – 12th
- Health and Physical Education PK- 12th
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