Rachel Owens
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Dedicated math instructor with extensive experience in teaching developmental math courses. Skilled in using direct instruction, active learning, and personalized support to help students build confidence and improve their math skills. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that encourages student success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Department Chair, Math Teacher
The New Community School
08.2018 - Current
- Co-created IMPACT Math, a self-paced, differentiated curriculum enhancing personalized learning for students with learning differences.
- Lead strategic planning and curriculum development initiatives to boost teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons focused on individual learning needs, incorporating active learning exercises.
- Assess and monitor student progress school-wide, adjusting instructional strategies through formal and informal methods to ensure overall educational effectiveness.
- Conduct math teacher training, professional development workshops, and mentor educators to foster a collaborative and skilled teaching environment.
Engage in admissions activities, conduct testing, and participate in placement discussions to ensure student success as an Admissions Committee Member.
8th Grade Inclusion Teacher
Dinwiddie Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Co-taught 8th-grade math, using inclusive techniques to support all learners, including those with IEPs
- Implemented data-driven strategies that led to the highest 8th-grade Math SOL pass rates in the district
Middle School Math Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Employed multisensory learning techniques to improve comprehension and engagement among English language learners.
High School Math Teacher, RTI Co-chair, Corps Member Advisor
Teach For America
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Taught Algebra and foundational math, focusing on strategies to support special education students
- Led Response to Intervention (RTI) efforts for 9th grade, improving academic achievement and student support processes
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Specialist Leadership
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2024
Teacher Certification -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL01-2016
B.S. - Business Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2010
Certification
- Middle School Mathematics, VDOE
- Algebra 1, VDOE
- CPR and First Aid
- Pending: Math Specialist Grades K-8, VDOE
Affiliations
- NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
- VCTM (Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
- IDA (International Dyslexia Association) - Board Member Nominating Committee
- LDA (Learning Disabilities Association)
- VAIS (Virginia Association of Independent Schools)
- NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)
Conference Speaker Engagements
- 2023, Learning Disabilities Association of America Annual Conference, 'IMPACT Math: One School's Strategy for Differentiating Middle School Math'
- 2023, International Dyslexia Association's Annual Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference, 'IMPACT Math: One School's Strategy for Differentiating Middle School Math'
- 2023, VAIS Annual Conference, 'IMPACT Math: One School's Strategy for Differentiating Middle School Math'
- 2024, VAIS Annual Conference, 'Introduction to Building a Thinking Math Classroom'
- 2024, The New Community School's Dyslexia Symposium, 'From Concrete to Abstract: Elevating Math Instruction With CRA'
Timeline
Math Department Chair, Math Teacher
The New Community School
08.2018 - Current
8th Grade Inclusion Teacher
Dinwiddie Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Middle School Math Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2014 - 07.2017
High School Math Teacher, RTI Co-chair, Corps Member Advisor
Teach For America
08.2012 - 07.2014
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Specialist Leadership
George Mason University
Teacher Certification -
University of West Florida
B.S. - Business Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
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