Rachel Sloan
Montgomery Village,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic employee eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Comes with 11+ years experience working with children ages infant- high school as well as gen ed and special ed. Bilingual in both english and sign language.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Program Director
Unleashed Brands
08.2023 - Current
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Oversees 20+ staff members in professional growth, building capacity within the organization to better serve participants'' needs.
- Presented periodic progress reports to senior leadership, highlighting key accomplishments and areas requiring additional support.
- Developed strategic partnerships for enhanced program reach and impact.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating best practices into ongoing programming initiatives.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Assistant Director
Unleashed Brands
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for continuous improvement of instruction and curriculum alignment.
- Improved project outcomes, meticulously planning and monitoring project phases to ensure timely completion.
- Enhanced team productivity by leading efforts for streamlining administrative processes.
- Boosted staff morale and performance through implementation of comprehensive training and professional development program.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Managed a whole establishment solo juggling 30+ calls, emails, desk support, overseeing staff and implementing day to day operations.
Program Coordinator
Unleashed Brands
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Led staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with directors to achieve consistency in program objectives and services as a whole business
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
Graphic Designer
Self Employed Services
09.2021 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with staff to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
Head High School Cheer Coach
MCPS
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Increased player strength, agility and skills through successful practices.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed to run a team of 15-18 athletes independently
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Participated in regular training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Provided constructive feedback to athletes, fostering an environment of growth and continuous improvement.
Lead Teacher
Goddard
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Special Education Paraprofessional
MCPS
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Counselor for Social Play Groups
Saturplay
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Ed Camp Counselor
Kids Being Kids
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
- Maintained facility, equipment to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYHigh School Diploma -
Maryland School For The Deaf
Frederick, MD01.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Assessments
- Google Drive
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Community Relationships
- Special Education
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Teacher Assistance
- Parent and Student Communication
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Staff Evaluation
- Resource Management
- Office Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Team Oversight
- Staff Hiring and Evaluations
- Customer Service Experience
- Program management
- Office administration
- Strategic planning
Certification
- CPI Certification ( Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- CPR/First Aid
- AED
- NFHS up to date on certifications
- PE-22 ( MCPS course)
Additional Information
- Church youth group throughout middle school and high school, attending mission conferences, participating in mission trips to help rebuild homes for those in need, volunteering within the community.
- High School Cheer, All Star Cheer
- College Cheer
- Participated in Acro for 2 years
- Was apart of Intermit Leadership Team while I was working in MCPS
- 5+ years nanny experience
- Graduated High School a Semester Early
- Volunteer graphic design for rescues
Timeline
Assistant Director
Unleashed Brands
02.2024 - 09.2024
Regional Program Director
Unleashed Brands
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Goddard
10.2021 - 01.2022
Program Coordinator
Unleashed Brands
09.2021 - Current
Graphic Designer
Self Employed Services
09.2021 - Current
Head High School Cheer Coach
MCPS
06.2019 - 11.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
MCPS
01.2018 - 10.2021
Counselor for Social Play Groups
Saturplay
10.2014 - 11.2017
Special Ed Camp Counselor
Kids Being Kids
06.2012 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Post University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Post University
High School Diploma -
Maryland School For The Deaf
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