Rachel Elliott
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Professional educator with significant experience in early childhood education. Educator has a strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Camp Elevate Summer Program
07.2025
- Teacher, July 2025
- This was a summer program for children with special needs
- Curriculum planning, classroom management, Creating a developmentally appropriate learning environment, Communicating with families, Leading teacher assistants.
Second Grade Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Country Lane Elementary
- Second Grade Teacher, August 2025 to Present
Owner
Junior Tech Explorers
08.2011 - Current
- Owner, August 2011- Present
- I offered computer classes to preschoolers using Discovery Kids Puterbugs software and curriculum. I teach the students that computers are tools which can be helpful to us.
First Grade Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2024 - 08.2025
- First Grade Teacher, August 2024 to August 2025
- Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Set up Learning Environment, Communicating with families
Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Special Education Teacher, July 2023 to August 2024
Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Special Education Teacher, August 2018 to May 2023
- Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Set up Learning Environment, Communicating with families
First Grade Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2018
- First Grade Teacher, August 2013 to August 2018
- Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Set up Learning Environment, Communicating with families
Kindergarten Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
09.2012 - 08.2013
- McClure Elementary
- Kindergarten Teacher September 2012- August 2013
- Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Set up learning environment, Communicating with families
Customer Service
Kohls
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Customer Service , July 2011- February 2012
Teacher (Preschool, Toddlers)
Trinity Episcopal Day School
05.2008 - 07.2011
- Teacher (Preschool, Toddlers), May 2008- July 2011
- My duties included providing a nurturing environment for preschoolers, ages 3- 5 years and toddlers, ages 1-3. I completed observations and assessments using Creative Curriculum. I then used these observations and assessments to create developmentally appropriate lessons for the students. I also communicated with the parents/ guardians of the children.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Capella Universtiy
Minneapolis, MN05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, OKSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Project-based learning
- Special needs students
- Small group instruction
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Country Lane Primary in 2018.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Certification
Early Childhood Oklahoma Certification- current 2024-2029
Mild Moderate Disabilities Oklahoma Certification- current 2024-2029
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Camp Elevate Summer Program
07.2025
First Grade Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2024 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
07.2023 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023
First Grade Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
09.2012 - 08.2013
Owner
Junior Tech Explorers
08.2011 - Current
Customer Service
Kohls
07.2011 - 02.2012
Teacher (Preschool, Toddlers)
Trinity Episcopal Day School
05.2008 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Capella Universtiy
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern State University