RACHEL PETERSON
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, demonstrating a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to the growth of the organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR/ TEACHER, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
Lubbock Independent School District
Lubbock, TX
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Enhanced understanding of concepts using innovative activity-based methods.
- Customized teaching approaches and resources to accommodate diverse student needs.
- Adapted instructional techniques to balance formality with informality, enhancing student participation.
- Implemented tailored classroom practices accommodating different learning styles.
- Developed customized strategies with team members for student success.
PARENT'S DAY OUT TEACHER
Calvary Baptist Weekday Ministries
Lubbock, TX
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Facilitated emotional and social growth for children.
- Maintained detailed records on each child, noting daily activities and observations.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Provided updates to guardians on children's behaviors and related issues.
KIDS' CLUB MANAGER
Bodyworks Family Life Center
Lubbock, TX
11.2009 - 04.2015
- Operate in-house day-care facility center within local gym facility
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and maintain records of training
- Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss activities and policies, and childrens' behavioral issues or injuries
CHEMICAL OPERATIONS
United States Army
Schofield Barracks, HI
11.1999 - 11.2003
- Honorable Discharge: DD 214 available upon request
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Sociology
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
Portales, NM05.2008
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Data collection
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP development
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Individualized support
Certification
CPI Certified
Timeline
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR/ TEACHER, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
Lubbock Independent School District
08.2020 - 12.2024
PARENT'S DAY OUT TEACHER
Calvary Baptist Weekday Ministries
08.2017 - 06.2020
KIDS' CLUB MANAGER
Bodyworks Family Life Center
11.2009 - 04.2015
CHEMICAL OPERATIONS
United States Army
11.1999 - 11.2003
Bachelor Of Science - Sociology
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY