Rachel Minor
Education Major
Proctorville,OH
Summary
I'm an educational professional who is committed to having a positive environment that students feel comfortable learning in, providing them a safe space. I am also committed to keep my instructional style open to change and adaptations to better suit my student's needs and help them succeed in my classroom.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fairland Local School District
Proctorville, OH
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered effective instruction across various subjects to support student learning.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive and respectful environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of education during absences.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and participation for reporting purposes.
- Developed strong relationships with students, promoting a supportive classroom culture.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Student Teacher
Ohio University Southern Campus
Ironton, OH
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promoted critical thinking and engagement.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum alignment and instructional strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance student learning experiences.
- Provided individualized support to students needing additional assistance or enrichment.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
Education
Middle Childhood Education (Math And Science)
Ohio University
Ironton12.2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Behavior modeling
- Lesson implementation
- Discipline
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Student tutoring
- Multi-subject instruction
- Student records management
- Mathematics instruction
- Test proctoring
- Physical education instruction
- Language arts instruction
Timeline
Student Teacher
Ohio University Southern Campus
01.2026 - 05.2026
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fairland Local School District
04.2025 - Current
Middle Childhood Education (Math And Science)
Ohio University