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Rinah Segal

Nevada City,CA

Summary

Dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate in my work with children, and people of all ages. Experienced educator with skills in providing individualized instruction, as well as leading and engaging groups of children. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Well versed in educational standards and various teaching methods.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Nevada County Superintendent Of Schools
02.2025 - Current

•. Daily full time substitute teaching at a variety of schools within Nevada County.

  • Kept students on-task with positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support the learning environment and maintain consistency.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback.
  • Used a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • When working as a sub paraeducator, assisted teacher in providing individualized care for students with special needs.

Substitute Teacher

Hayward Unified School District
08.2024 - Current

• Full time substitute teaching, almost entirely in long term positions (4-6 weeks) from August 2024- February 2025, occasional daily work since then

  • Kept students on-task with positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed creative teaching strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Attended meeting and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.

Private Nanny

Self
07.2021 - 07.2024
  • Worked for various families over this time period, as needed
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Kept a positive and nurturing environment to support children's social and emotional well being.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Infant care, including feeding, bathing, diapers, nap time, etc.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.

Caregiver

Always Best Care
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing, personal hygiene care, meal preparation, vital signs, and medication reminders.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and other needs
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and grocery shopping.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Caregiver

ResCare
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • One on one with a teenage boy with autism
  • Assisted client with dressing, bathing and personal care
  • Transportation to appointments, and other outings
  • Engaged him with activities such as games, music, walking in the park, conversation, etc.
  • Prepared meals and helped with light housework and laundry

Substitute Paraeducator

Hayward Unified School District
08.2015 - 04.2019
  • Worked with students one on one and in groups to support individual educational, social and behavioral goals.
  • Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lessons.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to ensure student safety.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable the lead teacher to address issues.

Environmental Education Volunteer

Common Vision
02.2011 - 09.2015
  • Did 5 statewide tours with this non profit organization
  • Planted fruit orchards at schools with the children
  • Led engaging games and activities for groups of kids
  • Led art projects related to the orchard for groups of kids
  • Dug holes, laid mulch, set up irrigation
  • Organized supplies, planned lessons and activities
  • Engaged in teamwork and group brainstorming and cooperation

Education

No Degree - General Studies, Fine Art, Education

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

No Degree - General Studies

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
04-2023

High School Diploma -

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland, FL
06-2000

Skills

  • Mathematics and English proficiency
  • Student Engagement
  • Special Needs Support
  • Activity Planning
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Organizational abilities
  • Student Tutoring
  • IEP understanding
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Lesson implementation

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Nevada County Superintendent Of Schools
02.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Hayward Unified School District
08.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Always Best Care
01.2023 - 04.2024

Private Nanny

Self
07.2021 - 07.2024

Caregiver

ResCare
03.2019 - 03.2020

Substitute Paraeducator

Hayward Unified School District
08.2015 - 04.2019

Environmental Education Volunteer

Common Vision
02.2011 - 09.2015

No Degree - General Studies, Fine Art, Education

Florida State University

No Degree - General Studies

Florida Atlantic University

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Cabrillo College

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southern Utah University

High School Diploma -

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Rinah Segal