Rachael Hunter
Pleasanton
Summary
Proactive Elementary Teacher promoting social emotional learning (SEL) and enriching individual student potential through the use of diverse teaching styles to be all inclusive. Effectively implementing positive and forward-thinking approaches in directing classroom environments and student behavior. Dedicated team player focusing collaborating to further student achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher- 3rd Grade
Pleasanton Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and analyzed student progress through various assessments in multiple subjects to set realistic goals and promote growth.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments aligned with California Common Core and NGSS standards while using programs such as Eureka Math, Wonders, TWIG Science, and Lucy Calkins.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through modified lesson plans and small group intervention.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Tenured Elementary Teacher
Millbrae School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Built positive relationships with families to communicate expectations for academic and behavioral success.
- Structured small group interventions and individual conferences to build on focused standards or concepts.
- Designed supplemental materials to further differentiate, support, and enrich student understanding.
- Digitized adopted curriculum for distance learning and shared with colleagues.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher- 3rd Grade
Redwood City School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Assumed the role of classroom teacher by managing assignments, collecting data, assessing student needs, and holding parent-teacher conferences.
- Created and organized lessons using adopted curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards and developed units fostering multiculturalism.
Student Teacher- Kindergarten and 5th Grade
Redwood City School District
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Hands on experience in an alternative elementary school and well as a Spanish immersion program through collaboration with mentor teachers teaching all subjects.
- Facilitated and guided classrooms in all subjects while instructing class for two weeks independently.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Education, Curriculum And Instruction
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies With A Focus in Mathematics
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2017
Skills
- Departmentalization- Science, Social Studies, and Math
- Synergy Reporting System
- Google Technology for Education
- Informed Instruction with Renaissance STAR Data
- Cross-curricular STEAM Projects
- Math Project Based Learning
- Weekly Team Collaboration
- Develop Supplemental Instruction Material
Summary of Qualifications
- K-6 CLAD General Education Teacher
- Positive Behavior Inventory Supports (PBIS) Assembly Lead
- Weekly Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTTSS) Team
- School Site Counsel Committee
Certification
- CLAD Credential with a Mathematics Focus
- Masters- Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Timeline
Teacher- 3rd Grade
Pleasanton Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Tenured Elementary Teacher
Millbrae School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
Long-Term Substitute Teacher- 3rd Grade
Redwood City School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
Student Teacher- Kindergarten and 5th Grade
Redwood City School District
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Teacher Education, Curriculum And Instruction
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies With A Focus in Mathematics
California State University - Chico
- CLAD Credential with a Mathematics Focus
- Masters- Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction
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