Rachael DuBois

** ******** ***** ****** ****, AL 36870

706-***-**** acqhrx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a professional position utilizing leadership and interpersonal skills as well as advanced technology skills

EDUCATION

Auburn University; Auburn, AL

Master of Secondary Education, May 2012

Columbus State University: Columbus, GA

Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude), December 2006

Non-professional Teaching Certificate, State of Alabama

Teaching Certificate, State of Georgia

WORK EXPERIENCE

English Teacher July 2013-Present

Central Freshman Academy; Phenix City, AL

Collaborated with other department members to write new curriculum aligned to Alabama Common Core Standards

Presented an innovative new teaching strategy at a national teacher’s conference

Taught students according to the curriculum and standards developed by the Alabama Department of Education

Implemented various instructional strategies for at-risk students

Trained at nationally recognized school improvement workshops such as High Schools That Work

Chaired the RTI committee

Assisted with the Relay for Life committee

Sponsored the Interact Club

English Teacher/ Writing Center/Yearbook Adviser/Testing Coordinator, October 2010-June 2013

Jordan Vocational High School; Columbus, GA

Awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2012-2013 school year

Awarded Page One Nominee and Top Three Finalist for Sara Spano Top Teacher Award

Professional Teaching Certificate, State of Georgia

Trained with GADOE in SLO Assessment writing

Wrote the SLO Assessment for Journalism I for MCSD

Wrote and published units and curriculum for MCSD aligned to the new Common Core Standards

Earned “Exemplary” status from GADOE for published unit

Mentored a student teacher for the 2012-2013 school year

Hosted and taught a PLU workshop for MCSD educators

Opened up the first student-run Writing Center in MCSD

Taught students according to the curriculum and standards developed by the Georgia Department of Education

Implemented various instructional strategies for at-risk students

Trained at nationally recognized school improvement workshops such as High Schools That Work

Taught EOCT classes with an average pass rate of 100% for all of my students for two semesters

Earned a 100% pass rate for my students who took the state writing test

Administered and coordinated state mandated testing sessions

Acted as testing administrator for online EOCT testing sessions

Planned the yearbook for the 2011-2012 and the 2012-2013 school year

Attended Jostens workshops for advisers and Jostens summer camp

Organized picture days for the whole school

Kept accurate accounting records for all yearbook sales and fundraisers

Sold out of yearbooks for the first time in several years

English Teacher/SGA Faculty Advisor, July 2007- July 2010

Russell County High School; Seale, AL

Taught students according to curriculum and standards developed by Alabama Department of Education

Organized individual and class data in an Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) notebook for documentation purposes

Attended numerous professional development sessions (most directed at enhancing interpersonal skills)

Managed three separate classrooms of 30+ students throughout the course of a day

Set personal deadlines and goals to meet

Contacted parents for conferences

Advised students in the Student Government Association (SGA) organization

Planned field trips; Managed fund raisers for Relay for Life; Planned school dances; Contacted musicians and security guards for events; Performed bookkeeping and clerical duties for SGA

Teacher, December 2006 - October 2007

Sylvan Learning Center; Columbus, GA

Taught students with a wide range of learning disabilities, behavioral problems, as well as students working toward high school equivalency diplomas

Graded students and pulled resources and manipulatives to enhance their learning processes

Certified Writing Consultant, August 2003 – May 2006

Columbus State University Writing Center; Columbus, GA

Worked under professors to help students with writing, researching, brainstorming, and citing sources

Delivered presentations at International Writing Center conferences, one which was held at Duke University

Customer Service/Sales Representative, August 1999 – May 2002

The Mail Room; Columbus, GA

Opened and closed store

Sold packing supplies and mailing services (including packing)

Organized client information

AWARDS & HONORS

Received an Honors Program scholarship as an undergraduate at Columbus State University

Accepted to a one semester study abroad program in Oxford, England (Summer 2006)

Earned Master level certification for writing center consultants, March 2006

Accepted by Southern Writing Centers Association to present my research involving the CSU Writing Center

Received Teacher of the Month Award, January 2006 and February 2007

Chosen as testing coordinator and yearbook adviser for the 2011-2012 school year

Chosen to have a student teacher for the next school year (2012-2013)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Served as the Relay for Life team captain for Jordan Vocational High School, 2013

Volunteered to be a PAWS foster parent 2012-2013

Served as the Relay for Life team captain for Jordan Vocational High School, 2012

Organized Relay for Life fund-raising events at Russell County, 2008 and 2010

Organized a Feed the Homeless drive, November 2009

Organized a Christmas caroling events with SGA, December 2008 and December 2009

KEY SKILLS

Computer: Prezi, Animoto, RealPlayer, Converters, Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker, Wikispaces, Webs.com, Pearson Access, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Works, Excel, Photoshop, Gimp, Compass Learning, Plato, MyBigCampus, pixlr.com, Windows 8

Personal: Dynamic, highly motivated individual who works well with people; Possesses the unique ability to be both professional and personable simultaneously; Fast learner; Strong believer in technology-engaged classrooms; Optimist; Great editor

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