Rachel Miller
Madison,WI
Summary
Focused Elementary Teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher, Lapham Elementary School
Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison , WI
2023.08 - Current
- Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 21 first graders.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
- Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
Second Grade Teacher
Parkview School District
Orfordville , WI
2017.08 - 2023.06
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
New Glarus School District
New Glarus , WI
2015.02 - 2016.06
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI12.2014
Certificate - German
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI12.2014
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Lead staff as a member of Parkview Elementary School's PBIS Team.
- Facilitated self-care for coworkers by offering weekly yoga classes after school.
- Coached Track and Field as an Assistant Coach for three seasons.
Accomplishments
- Participated in a Professional Development course called Shifting the Balance that focused on Balanced Literacy.
- Participated in a Professional Development course called Cultural Competence Now and engaged in discussions about our implicit biases.
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher and Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator certifications through Breathe For Change in 2019.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher, Lapham Elementary School
Madison Metropolitan School District
2023.08 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Parkview School District
2017.08 - 2023.06
Substitute Teacher, K-12
New Glarus School District
2015.02 - 2016.06
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Certificate - German
University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Lead staff as a member of Parkview Elementary School's PBIS Team.
- Facilitated self-care for coworkers by offering weekly yoga classes after school.
- Coached Track and Field as an Assistant Coach for three seasons.
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