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Responsive Classroom
Positive Learning Environment
Student-Centered Learning
Active Participation
Differentiation/Personalized
Support
Bachelor of Science in Early Grades
Preparation (PreK-4)
West Chester University of
Pennsylvania
2019-2023
3.96 GPA
EDUCATION
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
Hardworking and passionate educator with a focus in helping students thrive academically while making a positive impact on their lives both WORK EXPERIENCE inside and outside the classroom.
RACHEL PELLETIER
E l e m e n t a r y E d u c a t o r ( G r a d e s P K - 4 ) Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning. Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected, and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict- resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Student Teacher
January 2023 to May 2023
General Wayne Elementary School, Great Valley School District
Reporting daily to support teachers and other professionals in the building. Providing flexible support in all areas in general education, autistic support, instructional support, and the special area classroom. Working in classrooms from Kindergarten through 5th grade differentiating instruction while following IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior plans. Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Building Substitute
August 2023 - June 2024, January 2025-Present
General Wayne Elementary School, Great Valley School District
REFERENCES
Daris McInnis, Professor
Margaret Bird, Colleague
Katie Quinn-Kerins, Mentor Teacher
Facilitating a new Intensive Structured Literacy Academy for Grades 2 through 5. Providing a centers-based learning approach in the six competencies of ISL; phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and word recognition, automatic, fluent reading of text, vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension, and written expression.
Working alongside two Wilson certified teachers to reinforce skills and concepts. Extended School Year Teacher
July 2024
Great Valley Middle School, Great Valley School
District
Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten
August 2024 - January 2025
General Wayne Elementary, Great Valley
School District
Creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for my class of nineteen students.
Collaborating with special education and related services to support student needs, attending IEP meetings and following all accommodations and modifications.
Creating daily lesson plans with differentiation through collaboration with the kindergarten team.
Facilitating classroom management with consistent
expectations, procedures, and routines.
WORK EXPERIENCE