Rachel Rich
Altavista,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level survey interviewer position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer With Thomas Road Foster and Adopt
Thomas Road Baptist Church
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
Alternative Education Teacher
Lynchburg City Schools
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Lynchburg City Schools
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Special Education Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Amherst County Public Schools
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education And Reading Specialist
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2006
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School
Amherst, VA05.2002
Skills
- Public Relations
- Data Entry
- Data Collection
- Report Creation
- Meeting Deadlines
- Following Detailed Instructions
- Student Records Management
- Microsoft Proficiency (Word, Powerpoint, Excell, Outlook)
Timeline
Volunteer With Thomas Road Foster and Adopt
Thomas Road Baptist Church
06.2019 - Current
Alternative Education Teacher
Lynchburg City Schools
08.2013 - 07.2020
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Lynchburg City Schools
09.2012 - 07.2013
Special Education Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
01.2012 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Amherst County Public Schools
08.2008 - 01.2011
Master of Education - Special Education And Reading Specialist
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School
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