Rachel J. Young
Salem,OR
Summary
As a dedicated veteran teacher with experience in program implementation and facilitation, I want to support staff and students by creating accessible ways to approach current district programs and initiatives. It is my goal to champion all members of the Salem Keizer School District, boosting confidence and achievement through careful scaffolding, detailed data analysis, and meaningful collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Arts & Humanities 8 Teacher
Judson Middle School
Salem, OR
08.2016 - Current
- AVID Coordinator (2 years): Program implementation, training facilitator, community connection and outreach, site leadership advisor for the program focusing on school-wide adoption and implementation.
- 8th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Data Team (Professional Learning Community)
- District Standards Alignment Committee Member: Helped create district alignment of standards at the 8th grade ELA level
- Special Education Co-Teacher: Creating scaffolds and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of an academically and culturally diverse population.
- Textbook Steering Committee Member
- District Coaching Cycle's Participant - Focus on Structured Student Talk Strategies.
- Other Responsibilities: MTSS 20% Team, Site Leadership Team (3 years), TAG Committee, Technology Committee, PBIS Committee
English Teacher
Edge High School
Salem, OR
08.2020 - 06.2021
- English 11, AP Literature, Creative Writing
- Created diverse and accessible online learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
- 11th-grade teacher leader in the new online schooling environment.
- Facilitated teacher meetings and professional learning communities within the online platform.
English Teacher, AVID Coordinator
Littlerock High School
Littlerock, CA
10.2010 - 06.2016
- Subjects taught: English 9, 9 Honors, 10, 11, Journalism, AVID 9
- AVID Coordinator
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Certification Focus Group Leader in the area of Organization: Responsible for data collection and analysis, written documentation and justification of school organizational practices, group facilitation and training in data collection and analysis
- Textbook Adoption Committee: Facilitating discussion and analysis of curriculum adoption options through an equitable lense to meet the needs of a high English Language Learner and Special Education Population
- Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Education
Masters of Education - Organizational Leadership & Administration
Brandman University
Irvine, CA12-2014
TIER 1 Administrative Credential- Certificate of Eligibility -
Brandman University
Irvine, CA12-2014
Single Subject Credential- Clear, English, With ESOL Endorsement -
Brandman University
Irvine, CA10-2010
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Literatures
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2007
Skills
- Led program development and implementation for district-wide literacy initiatives, aligning instructional strategies with state standards and district goals, including AVID WICOR strategies and schoolwide literacy systems
- Facilitated professional learning and coaching for teams and individuals on effective teaching practices, focusing on data-driven instruction, differentiated instruction, and special education co-teaching to meet diverse student needs
- Collaborated across departments and disciplines to design and deliver professional development, particularly around curriculum adoption and instructional alignment, serving as a district ELA representative and a leadership team member
- Analyzed student performance data to guide instructional improvements and ensure progress toward literacy goals, effectively using tools such as HMH Reading Growth Measure, OSAS Data Reports, Read180 and iReady programs to inform interventions and track growth
- Coordinated and led teacher work teams in the adoption of new instructional materials and systems, providing coaching on integrating technology and scaffolding strategies to improve student comprehension and engagement across learning levels
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Teacher
Edge High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Language Arts & Humanities 8 Teacher
Judson Middle School
08.2016 - Current
English Teacher, AVID Coordinator
Littlerock High School
10.2010 - 06.2016
Masters of Education - Organizational Leadership & Administration
Brandman University
TIER 1 Administrative Credential- Certificate of Eligibility -
Brandman University
Single Subject Credential- Clear, English, With ESOL Endorsement -
Brandman University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Literatures
University of California, Santa Cruz
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