Rachelle Machado
Visalia,CA
Summary
Professional instructional leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
California Virtual Academies
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops, focusing on best practices in curriculum design and instruction.
- Collaborated with educators to analyze student data and identify areas for instructional improvement.
- Mentored teachers in utilizing technology tools to support differentiated instruction and personalized learning.
- Evaluated classroom practices through observations, providing actionable feedback to improve teaching techniques.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Facilitated workshops on innovative teaching methods, enabling teachers to effectively incorporate new strategies into their lesson plans.
Middle School Lead
California Virtual Academy
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Analyzed assessment data to identify patterns or trends that could inform instructional adjustments or interventions.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas for academic improvement and tailor instructional support.
- Evaluated teacher performance through formal observations and constructive feedback sessions, promoting instructional excellence.
- Monitored attendance trends closely, implementing targeted interventions to reduce chronic absenteeism rates among students.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised daily operations of middle school, ensuring adherence to district policies.
- Supported the principal regarding staffing decisions by participating in interviews.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
6th Grade Teacher
California Virtual Academy
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided standards-based instruction to small and large groups, scaffolding learning targets for student mastery.
- Created standards-based assessments that informed me of student mastery and needs.
- Utilized multiple platforms, such as Google Classroom, Jamboard, Whiteboard.fi, and Padlet, to promote student engagement in the virtual learning environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues as a PLC Facilitator to create instructional resources, analyze student data, reflect on student data, and plan targeted reteaching.
2nd Grade Teacher
St Paul Lutheran School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Planned and created standards based thematic units.
- Planned for targeted intervention based on assessment data.
- Participated in the planning and implementation of school-wide fundraising events.
K-5th Grade Intervention Teacher
Merced City School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided reading intervention using the Response to Intervention (RTI) Model.
- Using the Soar to Success curriculum and RTI instructional strategies targeted small groups for reteaching of standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Brandman University
01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Brandman University
01.2012
Skills
- Instructional planning skills
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional technology
- Workshop facilitation
- Teacher Induction Mentor
Timeline
Instructional Coach
California Virtual Academies
08.2023 - Current
Middle School Lead
California Virtual Academy
01.2022 - 08.2023
6th Grade Teacher
California Virtual Academy
01.2017 - 01.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
St Paul Lutheran School
01.2015 - 01.2017
K-5th Grade Intervention Teacher
Merced City School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Brandman University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Brandman University