Rachel Varela
Northlake,IL
Summary
To obtain a full-time teaching position in a 1st to 6th grade Elementary classroom
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Pediatric Therapy Home Care
Addison, IL
12.2016 - Current
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Recorded client progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and supervisors to design and implement instructional strategies.
Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Woodridge School District 68
Woodridge, IL
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the development of culturally-sensitive materials and strategies, enabling more effective treatment for students from diverse backgrounds.
- Optimized treatment effectiveness by regularly monitoring student data and progress, adjusting strategies when necessary.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate speech and language strategies into classroom instruction.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Luther J. Schilling Elementary School
Homer Glen, IL
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted individualized speech therapy sessions for students with language, articulation, and cognitive delays.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and peer learning among participants.
- Utilized augmentative and alternative communication to facilitate student communication.
- Documented students' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
Office Assistant
Pediatric Therapy Home Care
Addison, IL
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to correct billing files and respond to insurance requests.
- Informed and supported business owners through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
Spanish Interpreter and Translator
Early Intervention - State Of IL
Chicago, IL
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Interpreted service session for EI providers/family and assisting provider scheduling service appointments.
- Simultaneous interpretation of IFSP, and transition meetings.
- Translated Early Intervention documents.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Dominican University
River Forest, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
College of DuPage
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Roosevelt University
12.2010
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
Teaching Experience
ELEMENTARY INTERN TEACHER Summer 2025
Dominican University, River Forest, IL
- Developed and delivered lesson plans in accordance with Common Core State Standards
- Developed formative assessments
- Participated in simulation labs and professional development sessions
- Reviewed and analyzed videoed lessons by model teachers
- Analyzed self and peer videoed lessons
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Woodridge School District 68
10.2024 - 05.2025
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Luther J. Schilling Elementary School
10.2023 - 05.2024
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Pediatric Therapy Home Care
12.2016 - Current
Office Assistant
Pediatric Therapy Home Care
07.2015 - 08.2016
Spanish Interpreter and Translator
Early Intervention - State Of IL
08.2012 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Roosevelt University
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Dominican University
Associate of Applied Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
College of DuPage