Rachel Stephanie Gillespie
Snellville,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Principal
Providence Christian Academy
Lilburn, GA
05.2024 - Current
- I will begin this position in the 2024-2025 school year.
- 2023-2024 I was mentored by the high school and elementary school principals in preparation.
English Department Chair
Providence Christian Academy
Lilburn, GA
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Created policies and procedures related to academic programs within the department.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment between course objectives and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between faculty, staff, administrators, parents and students.
- Reviewed syllabi submitted by faculty members for accuracy and adherence to guidelines set by accreditation agencies.
- Evaluated applications from prospective instructors seeking positions within the department.
- Coordinated and supervised the activities of faculty members in the English department.
- Coached new teachers on ways to improve instruction and student discipline.
- Discussed curriculum changes with department staff and principals to facilitate action plans.
Lead Teacher - Middle School
Providence Christian Academy
Lilburn , GA
07.2013 - 05.2024
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
English Instructor
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2014 - 05.2022
- Developed and delivered engaging English lessons to students of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.
- Created detailed lesson plans that incorporated multiple instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Encouraged students to participate in class discussions, debates and activities to foster language development.
- Integrated current events into course material in order to engage students' interest in learning about the world around them.
English Teacher
The Master's Academy
Oviedo, FL
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
Director of Advising-Transfer Student Coordinator
Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings.
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Provided academic advisement to students in a timely manner.
- Assisted with the development of individualized student educational plans.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss their academic goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student advising sessions and follow-up activities.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and other departments on campus to provide comprehensive support services to students.
- Developed and implemented workshops for freshman orientation programs.
- Organized and facilitated group advisement sessions for new transfer students.
- Advised students on course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements and university policies and procedures.
Financial Aid Coordinator
Sterling College
Sterling, KS
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Assessed financial aid eligibility and prepared award packages for students.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions with students to discuss their financial aid options.
- Advised students on the various types of federal, state and institutional grants, loans and scholarships available.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate services related to student financial aid programs.
- Assessed student financial aid eligibility and prepared documents for submission to external agencies.
- Provided guidance to students on the application process for various types of financial aid.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Union Commonwealth University (Union College)
Barbourville, KY05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05-1988
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Department planning
- Project-based learning
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Key decision making
- Educational leadership
- Teacher coaching
- Teacher Training
- Classroom Instruction
Affiliations
- I love all things active and outdoor.
- Farmer's market? I'm there.
- I enjoy baking and trying new things.
- Outdoors in my backyard is one of my favorite places.
- Have lived overseas in Germany and Turkey.
Accomplishments
- Promoted to AP for 2024-2025 school year
- Teacher of the year 2022
- GISA Master Teacher 2021
Certification
- Google certified instructor
- Certified Mental Health First Responder
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School Principal
Providence Christian Academy
05.2024 - Current
English Department Chair
Providence Christian Academy
04.2022 - 05.2024
English Instructor
Gwinnett Technical College
05.2014 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher - Middle School
Providence Christian Academy
07.2013 - 05.2024
English Teacher
The Master's Academy
07.2012 - 07.2013
Director of Advising-Transfer Student Coordinator
Union Commonwealth University
06.2009 - 06.2012
Financial Aid Coordinator
Sterling College
05.2006 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Union Commonwealth University (Union College)
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pensacola Christian College
- Google certified instructor
- Certified Mental Health First Responder
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