Rachel Dow

Teacher Leader
14 Breakers Lane, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 – RachelTDow@yahoo.com – (949) 280-7151

Education
Concordia University, Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction Expected June 2019
California State University, Fullerton, Teacher Induction/ Cleared Credential Program Expected May 2019
University of California, San Diego, Gifted and Talented Education Certification February 2019
California State University, Fullerton, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, SB 2042 May 2014
California State University, Fullerton, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies May 2013

Experience

Oxford Preparatory Academy, Saddleback Valley- 3rd Grade Teacher, Grade Level Lead 2016- Present
• Created innovative and engaging lessons using cross-curricular standards, GATE strategies and Blooms Taxonomy to
challenge student’s abilities and guide them to higher-level thinking and understanding.
• Implemented technology throughout all subjects through the use of Google Classroom, Chromebooks, online science labs,
Mimeo boards, coding, and a variety of engaging student centered websites and apps.
• Collaborated with teaching partners to create Multiple Intelligence based lessons for all subject areas, with a strong
emphasis on student-centered exploration of learning and discovering content.

Oxford Preparatory Academy, South Orange County- Kindergarten Teacher 2014-2016

• Designed and created hands on and interactive curriculum through Garner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence.
• Used technology based lessons to engage students throughout lessons including videos, songs, and teacher created Google
slide presentations.
• Actively involved in the school community including several committees, coached sports teams, assisted in after school
clubs, ELAC advisory board member, and directed the Kindergarten Circus.
• After 2 years of working at Oxford Preparatory Academy, South Orange County, was selected by administration as one of
8 teachers from the South Orange County campus to help open the new Oxford Campus in Saddleback Valley.

Rolling Hills Elementary School, Fullerton School District, Student Teacher 2013-12014
• Co-taught on the 2-3 side of a K-3 Multi-age program that emphasized art and creativity education.
• Co-taught 6th grade students in a transitional middle school setting.

San Onofre Child Development Center, Camp Pendleton, Childcare Program Assistant 2012
• Rotated through 11 different classrooms assisting with the day-to-day activities of military children, from the ages of 6
weeks to 12 years old.
• Conducted individual child observations and assessments to ensure each child’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional
developmental milestones were being met.

YMCA of Orange County, Dana Point, Afterschool Program Teacher 2007- 2012
• Managed and directed the daily activities of 25 students ranging from 5 years old to 13 years old including a high
concentration of students with special needs.
• Designed monthly lesson plans with rotating themed lessons on math, science, art and service learning projects.

Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world
- Nelson Mandela