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Rachel M. Mullins

Vail

Summary

Professional educator dedicated to fostering engaging, inclusive learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and student assessment, with a proven ability to adapt to evolving educational needs. An effective communicator with exceptional planning and organizational skills, and the ability to lead, set clear goals, and achieve results. Committed mentor to new teachers and team collaborator focused on meeting the unique needs of students and classrooms.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher

Vail School District
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
  • Coordinated the implementation of the Senior Exit Project
  • Taught engaging elective classes including Culinary, Early Childhood Education and Health
  • Designed a school-wide mindfulness curriculum for student health and well-being

Special Education Teacher

Vail School District
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Special Education Teacher (Ventana Institute)

Vail School District
07.2016 - 10.2021
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication and increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Implemented evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies, promoting a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Trained Paraprofessionals in a variety of educational areas to facilitate support of students

Administrative Assistant

Jenny Hart Early Education Center
01.2011 - 06.2016
  • Assist the program director in running of day to day school activities.
  • Input monthly billing and tuition as well as maintain computer records of each family in the program.
  • Provide behavior support for teachers and brainstorm classroom solutions for individual students.
  • Prepare monthly snack calendar and order from appropriate vendors


Preschool Teacher

Child Development Centers Incorporated
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Developed thematic lesson plans within a trio of teachers to provide a nurturing learning environment to engage children.
  • Assessed students and provided parents with a developmental profile detailing areas of strength and possible improvement.
  • Assisted parents in positive behavioral development as well as physical toilet training.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Vail School District
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Designed and implemented curriculum lesson plans according to Arizona Early Learning Standards; assessed student development.
  • Arranged classroom to provide developmentally appropriate learning centers in a Reggio-inspired environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to share ideas and solutions as well as to train teacher aides in classroom management skills; planned and supervised off-campus field trips.


Education

Master of Arts - Education - Trauma And Resiliency

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
08-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology of Human Development

Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, California
01.2006

High School Diploma - undefined

Los Alamitos High School
Los Alamitos, California
01.2002

Skills

  • Student motivation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Student behavior support
  • Classroom management
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum development
  • Leading professional development opportunities
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

  • Arizona Teaching Certificate: Special Education, Mild/Moderate
  • Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist - STARR Commonwealth
  • First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross

Professional Development

  • Endorsements/Credential
  • Am qualified and willing to obtain my Arizona teaching Credential

Timeline

English Teacher

Vail School District
07.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Vail School District
10.2021 - 05.2022

Special Education Teacher (Ventana Institute)

Vail School District
07.2016 - 10.2021

Administrative Assistant

Jenny Hart Early Education Center
01.2011 - 06.2016

Preschool Teacher

Child Development Centers Incorporated
01.2010 - 01.2011

Lead Preschool Teacher

Vail School District
01.2008 - 01.2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Los Alamitos High School

Master of Arts - Education - Trauma And Resiliency

Spring Arbor University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology of Human Development

Vanguard University of Southern California

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