Summary
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Work History
Education
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Rachel Elkinson Ring

Rachel Elkinson Ring

Old Tappan,NJ

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven history of making a wide range of topics approachable and accessible for diverse audiences. Effective communicator who utilizes a blend of creativity and technical knowledge to enhance learning experiences. Reliable team player known for adapting to changing needs and consistently achieving objectives. Passionate teacher who fosters a collaborative and supportive learning environment while maintaining focus and student engagement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sewing Instructor/Brand Ambassador

Freelance
07.2013 - Current
  • Have worked with 25+ companies ranging from internationally recognized brands (i.e. Mood Fashion Studio, Shannon Fabrics) to independent pattern designers (i.e. Love Notions Patterns, Made for Mermaids, Pattern Revolution); tasks have included writing and editing pattern tutorials and pattern hacks, testing and photographing patterns pre-publication, and teaching sewing to students of all ages and levels
  • Designed creative assignments and projects that challenged students to apply their knowledge of sewing techniques in unique ways.
  • Delivered engaging workshops and lessons on topics including alterations, sewing to fit your unique body, and combining pattern components to suit your design needs

Health and Sexuality Education Consultant

Freelance
07.2011 - Current


  • Develop and implement innovative, interactive lessons for grades K-12; advocate for sexuality education to be comprehensive, fact-based, and age-appropriate
  • Have provided targeted professional development for over 1000 school administrators, teachers, and counselors; consistently receive high feedback scores following half-day and full-day workshops
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual needs; developed lessons for inclusion and autism classrooms as well as general education classes
  • Enhance curriculum quality by collaborating with colleagues and administrators to review and revise existing materials, as well as provide training to enhance teacher comfort and facility with challenging topics.

Health Curriculum Coordinator

Trinity School
09.2006 - 06.2011


  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives; developed and implemented health and sexuality education lessons for grades K-8
  • Taught classes for students in grades K-12 and advised student leadership program for grades 9-12
  • Provided training and support to colleagues and school families, increasing their comfort with addressing challenging topics and willingness to support sexuality education initiatives


Education

Master of Public Health - Sexuality And Health

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Women's Studies

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Skills

  • Lesson planning for scope and sequence
  • Engaging and accomplished group facilitator
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Versatile instructor of sergers and coverstitch machines
  • Wide range of subject matter expertise
  • Teaching strategies for student engagement

Community Involvement

  • Old Tappan Free Public Library, Board of Trustees (President 2024-present, Member 2019-2024)
  • Old Tappan Public Schools, District Planning Team (Member 2016-present)

Interests

Lampworking and glass beadmaking (soft glass - intermediate)

Seed bead stitching (intermediate)

Hand embroidery (beginner)

Timeline

Sewing Instructor/Brand Ambassador

Freelance
07.2013 - Current

Health and Sexuality Education Consultant

Freelance
07.2011 - Current

Health Curriculum Coordinator

Trinity School
09.2006 - 06.2011

Master of Public Health - Sexuality And Health

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Women's Studies

Tufts University

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