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Rachel Moczygemba

San Antonio

Summary

Experienced and dynamic educational leader with 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in elementary school settings. Dedicated to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where all community members are seen, safe, and valued. Committed to fostering a culture of belonging, I seek to leverage my expertise in student behavior management using Responsive Classroom techniques, integrating educational technology to streamline workflows, and supporting professional development initiatives to enhance school operations and student well-being as the Assistant Head of Lower School at Saint Mary's Hall.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Form 1 Teacher

SAINT MARY'S HALL
08.2019 - Current
  • Form 1 Teacher 2021- Present
  • Form 2 Teacher 2019-2021
  • Chair of Lower School ISAS Committee 2024
  • Math Curriculum Coordinator 2022-Present
  • Steering Committee Member
  • Co-Chair of the Belong and Unite Committee for our Strategic Plan
  • SEL committee member 2019- Present
  • Advanced Responsive Classroom Trained
  • Trained faculty in the implementation of Responsive Classroom
  • Member of the faculty group for the AHOA search
  • TCEA Presenter "Creating Green Screen Queens (and Kings)" 2020

First Grade

WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY, ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD
01.2010 - 01.2019
  • First grade team leader 2015-2019
  • Teacher Leadership Academy 2017-2018
  • TCEA presenter 2019, 2018, 2017
  • Design Team 2016-2018
  • Presented "iPads for Littles" professional development 2019
  • Presented on iPad usage at Area XX @TCEA Technado-Taking Technology by Storm! 2016
  • Trinity University Mentor Teacher 2011-12, 2013-14, 2015-16
  • UTSA Cooperating Teacher 2017
  • Technology Committee 2010-2018
  • Presented district-wide professional development on app usage for elementary students 2018
  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
  • Seesaw Ambassador 2015-present
  • After school coding club
  • Coordinated Family Meet-ups
  • New Teacher Mentor 2014-15, 2018-19

First Grade

CONVERSE ELEMENTARY, JUDSON ISD
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Trained in Daily 5 and Daily Cafe
  • Teacher leader

First Grade

JOHN GLENN ELEMENTARY, NORTHSIDE ISD
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Love and Logic Training

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
05-2025

Masters of Arts - Teaching

TRINITY UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Arts - Humanities Major, History Minor

TRINITY UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Responsive Classroom
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Creating and Implementing Systems for Efficiency
  • Promoting Belonging & Inclusivity
  • Spearheading SEL Initiatives

Timeline

Form 1 Teacher

SAINT MARY'S HALL
08.2019 - Current

First Grade

WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY, ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD
01.2010 - 01.2019

First Grade

CONVERSE ELEMENTARY, JUDSON ISD
01.2007 - 01.2010

First Grade

JOHN GLENN ELEMENTARY, NORTHSIDE ISD
01.2005 - 01.2007

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Trinity University

Masters of Arts - Teaching

TRINITY UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Arts - Humanities Major, History Minor

TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Rachel Moczygemba