RACHEL BUTLER EDUCATOR
CONTACT 626.437.6877
[email protected] http://mrs rac helbutler.we ebly.com
1331 Milan Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030
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Highly motivated, resourceful, and dedicated professional educator with a solid commitment to the social, academic, and personal growth and development of every student Demonstrated ability to individualize instruction, based on student's needs, interests, and formative assessment data Patient and caring teacher who works to create a classroom atmosphere that is appropriately challenging, supportive, and adaptive to the varied needs of students Committed to strong classroom management and high expectations of all students to maximize learning for all
CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential June 7, 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FIRST GRADE TEACHER | DOLORES MISSION SCHOOL AUGUST 2017 - PRESENT | Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION
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MASTER OF EDUCATION: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
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University of San Diego San Diego, CA | Expected: December 2019 MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL PROGRAM
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University of San Diego San Diego, CA | June 2018 • BACHELOR OF ARTS University of Portland Portland, OR | May 2015
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A full-time teacher instructing in Reading, Phonics, Religion, Social Studies, Science, and Math in a self contained classroom of 24 students Design, plan and implement math lessons for small groups of varying skill levels based on Common Core State Standards and principles of Universal Design Plan and implement daily literacy centers and small group instruction for varying skill levels based on the Superkids reading program, Common Core State Standards, and principles of Universal Design Establish rapport with students, parents and critical family members through in-person interactions, phone calls, and online classroom platforms utilizing translators and translating tools when necessary Perform daily formative assessments to inform planning and instruction in all subject areas Collaborate with TK-2nd grade team to begin implementation of iPads for blended learning
RACHEL BUTLER EDUCATOR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Southern California Kindergarten Conference 2016, 2018, 2019
Dr. Marcia Tate- Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites February 11, 2019 C3 Tech Conference August 9-11, 2018 Dr. Pat Quinn-Teach the Hard to Reach February 5, 2018
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED STUDENT TEACHER | STEPHEN HAWKING II STEAM CHARTER JULY 2016 - DECEMBER 2016 | Chula Vista, CA • Completed a minimum 20 hours a week at practicum site in a first grade classroom • Designed, planned and implemented math and reading interventions for small groups based on Common Core State Standards • Observed individual students and completed • Collaborated with first grade team to plan and teach lessons in Science, Math, Arts and Literacy • Lead students daily in their morning routines and aided them in completing their morning work and review materials • Completed multiple case studies and developed plans to provide supports to students in need.
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE | DOLORES MISSION SCHOOL AUGUST 2015 - JUNE 2016 | Los Angeles, CA • • • •
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Collaborated with the teacher to prepare lesson plans for TK Taught math, comprehension, literacy and socialemotional lessons daily to TK Created and facilitated activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills of TK Collaborated with teacher to prepare and present religion, social studies and science lessons to combined TK and Kindergarten class Observed and assessed student performance, and kept thorough records of progress. Supplied one-on-one attention to each TK student, while maintaining overall focus on the group
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER TUTOR, Start Making a Reader Today SPRING 2015 | Portland, OR
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Read with elementary aged students once a week Discussed books and reading with students