Experience

Greater Commonwealth Virtual School

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Teacher

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  -Developed curriculum for K-12 art programs -Designed engaging lessons for K-12 art classes -Managed records for over 300+ students -Collaborated with stakeholders such as core classroom teachers, parents, and administration -Facilitated an emotionally safe classroom -Provided one to one extra help sessions with students -Developed curriculum for K-12 art programs -Designed engaging lessons for K-12 art classes -Managed records for over 300+ students -Collaborated with stakeholders such as core classroom teachers, parents, and administration -Facilitated an emotionally safe classroom -Provided one to one extra help sessions with students



Rachel's Table

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  -Oversee Teen Board Officers to ensure completion of their responsibilities such as planning, execution, and publicity for events, programs, and meetings and recruiting new members -Train teen members in leadership development and provide coaching and guidance on non-profit management -Create communication materials for all events, programs, and meetings and procure any other needed materials -Provide outreach to school administrators and faculties for the purpose of recruitment and participation in community events Show less



PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  -Created meaningful, engaging, standards-based lessons for each grade level to achieve desired learning outcomes -Established behavioral expectations and consistently followed through with a behavioral chart for all students and class-wide incentives for positive behavior -Utilized multiple teaching and learning strategies that include all learning styles and levels of student understanding including but not limited to group demonstrations, visual aids, one-on-one instruction, manipulatives, group discussions, step-by-step instruction, and peer helpers -Created a warm and open environment for students to experiment, explore, and create without the fear of failure -Integrated multiple disciplines into art lessons to deepen student understanding of Social Studies, Math, and Science among others -Implemented student-based assessments focused on self reflection and future growth -Managed an intern from the Palmer High School and mentored her in behavioral management strategies -Maintained after school hours for students that required additional support Show less



Palmer Public School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructional Facilitator

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  -Met with school administration and instructional facilitators 2-4 times per month to strategize and coordinate school improvement topics -Planned and led two half-day professional development sessions for school faculty with the instructional facilitator team -Planned and implemented a school-wide summer learning initiative -Participated in shared leadership of Professional Learning Community meetings for specialists and served as a spokesperson at school meetings -Gathered data and student work and led data meetings with specialists to determine instructional needs Show less



Springfield Jewish Community Center

• Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

• Art Specialist

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  -Instructed more than 300 children ages 2-15 years in a variety of art and craft activities including printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber art and other art making processes -Planned and implemented a special week-long Arts Studio camp for 8 children in grades 3-6 culminating in a community art exhibit -Supervised a high school aged counselor-in-training -Instructed more than 300 children ages 2-15 years in a variety of art and craft activities including printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber art and other art making processes -Planned and implemented a special week-long Arts Studio camp for 8 children in grades 3-6 culminating in a community art exhibit -Supervised a high school aged counselor-in-training



Jewish Community Center

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

  -Developed strong relationships with students and their families -Formally assessed children's developmental progress and met bi-annually with families for parent/teacher conferences -Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students and provided avenues for support -Developed strong relationships with students and their families -Formally assessed children's developmental progress and met bi-annually with families for parent/teacher conferences -Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students and provided avenues for support



Mass Mentoring Partnership

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Americorps Member

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

  -Planned and implemented the National Mentoring Month awareness campaign and all events therein -Led the planning and implementation of a state-wide activity for over 400 mentors and mentees -Recruited 14 programs to join the formal MMP Quality Based Membership Network -Lead efforts to establish and maintain relationships with mentoring programs and youth serving organizations located in the four counties of Western MA -Maintained the Western MA portion of the Mass Mentoring Partnership program database Show less



Brooks Brothers

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  -Managed the creation and amendment of all production orders in a central database-Corresponded with overseas offices, vendors, and mills to ensure correct product order placement and field any questions regarding production orders-Followed up with vendors on order placements to ensure timely delivery of goods-Created and maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all aspects of production including spreadsheets, development books, and trim cards-Confirmed order placements with sourcing channels-Built strong relationships with all cross-functional partners both domestic and international-Assisted business partners in receiving samples and coordinating Merchandising approval Show less

• Production Assistant

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  -Managed the creation and amendment of all production orders in a central database-Corresponded with overseas offices, vendors, and mills to ensure correct product order placement and field any questions regarding production orders-Followed up with vendors on order placements to ensure timely delivery of goods-Created and maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all aspects of production including spreadsheets, development books, and trim cards-Confirmed order placements with sourcing channels-Built strong relationships with all cross-functional partners both domestic and international-Assisted business partners in receiving samples and coordinating Merchandising approval Show less