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Rachelle VanDyke

Quincy

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable educator with over 8 years of experience in K–12 teaching, curriculum development, and online instruction. Recognized for excellence in teaching and leadership, including being named 2023 Teacher of the Year. Proficient in delivering engaging, student-centered lessons in virtual environments, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and academic achievement.

Education professional with strong background in virtual teaching and student engagement strategies. Proven ability to develop and implement effective online curricula that enhance learning outcomes. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to evolving educational technologies and needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Online Teacher

Quincy Innovation Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Designed and delivered online ELA lessons for middle school students in a virtual environment.
  • Integrated SEL strategies and interactive digital tools to boost participation and comprehension.
  • Hosted in-person and virtual learning workshops to enrich learning.

Substitute Teacher

Quincy School District
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided classroom instruction across 6–12 levels, often in virtual or hybrid settings.
  • Managed diverse classroom dynamics and adapted to varying school protocols.

Contract Curriculum Writer

Edovate Learning Corp
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Created developmentally appropriate instructional content for K–8 students.
  • Ensured curriculum alignment with learning standards and learning outcomes.

Kindergarten Teacher

Quincy Valley School
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Developed play-based, standards-aligned curriculum to support early literacy and numeracy.
  • Built a nurturing, structured environment to support cognitive and emotional growth.

Education

Master's Degree - K–8 Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Physical and Health Education

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
03-2016

Skills

  • Online teaching and engagement skills
  • Curriculum planning and delivery
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Student Engagement & Differentiated Instruction
  • Educational Technology Proficiency (eg, Zoom, Google Classroom, Loom, excel)
  • Effective time management
  • Collaborative learning
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Skilled in online communication

Certification

  • Certified K–12 Teaching License
  • Endorsed in K-12 Health and Physical Education

Timeline

Middle School Online Teacher

Quincy Innovation Academy
08.2022 - Current

Contract Curriculum Writer

Edovate Learning Corp
06.2021 - 08.2021

Substitute Teacher

Quincy School District
01.2020 - 01.2022

Kindergarten Teacher

Quincy Valley School
01.2016 - 01.2019

Master's Degree - K–8 Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Physical and Health Education

Western Washington University

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