Rachel Burrell

859 Strawberry Avenue tVineland, NJ 08360 t(856)-498-2495 t

t rachel.burrell93@gmail.comt

Teaching Statement











I passionately believe that with the right pedagogy, all children can flourish within their educational
setting by making connections with their strengths, learning styles, and personal learning goals.

State of New Jersey Teaching Certifications Held






Teacher of Elementary Education (K-6)
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
Teacher of Special Education (K-6) Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
Teacher of Reading






July 2015

Education





Rowan University, Glassboro NJ, 08028
Summa Cum Laude, Dual Major/With Honors
GPA: 3.924
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education


May 2015
Bachelors of Arts in Writing Arts


Student Teaching Placement Johnstone Elementary School, Vineland NJ, 08360
Honors Placement and Professional Development School Spring 2015
Planned and taught lessons full time, including self-designed science unit
Co-taught with experienced teachers in both regular and self-contained special education setting
Assisted in differentiated small and whole group instruction

College Activities



Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), Education Honor Society
Co-President of KDP Executive Board 2014-2015
Oversaw/led entire Honor Society, the largest student organization on the Rowan campus
Foundations Representative of KDP Executive Board 2013-2014
Liaison between KDP foundation and Rowan University Chapter
Member of KDP, Education Honors Society


2012-Present
Taught children during KDP events that promoted learning and literacy
Collaborated with fellow members in order to plan literacy events for the community
Gained professional development by attending KDP Educational Convocation

Awards and Honors









Cecil F. Miller Special Education Award




May 2015
Rowan University Medallion Award: Excellence in Elementary Education
May 2015
Representative of the highest educational honors a graduating senior can obtain

Work Experiences











Certified Substitute Teacher 2014-Present
Substitute Teacher: Glassboro Child Development Center 2013-Present
Lead classroom activities for students ages 1-4
Maintain an organized classroom
Develop weekly lessons by collaborating with teachers
Build relationships with family members of children
Teaching Assistant: Bullock Elementary Schools After-School Program 2014-Present
Tutor students who are struggling in content areas



Work Experiences (continued)








One-on-One Aide at Bankbridge Development Centers Summer Program 2014
Aided students with severe cognitive disabilities throughout their school day

Volunteer Efforts











Volunteer at Glassboro Child Development Center
2012-2013
Volunteered 45 hours
Volunteer at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A) 2009-2013
Volunteered 400 hours at the animal shelter by working with abused/neglected animals
Led Junior Volunteer Program at S.P.C.A (Animal Shelter) 2011-2012
Taught new volunteers the dog and cat handling procedures

References












Professional Reference:

Dr. Cori Brown, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Rowan University, (484)-988-1313
Personal Reference:

Virginia M. Grossman, M.A. Ed., Superintendent, Westampton, NJ, (609) 267-2053 x1505

Additional references available upon request.