Rachel Shaffer-Resume

Rachel L.
Shaffer
3685 Seven Mile Road NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Phone: (616) 581-0343
Email: shafferr@mail.gvsu.edu
Objective: To obtain a teaching position in which I will be able to educate children and assist them in becoming responsible
lifelong learners as I continue to learn and grow as an educator.
Education:
Institution
Grand Valley State University
Dates Attended
2012-Present
Degree Obtained
Masters of Education in progress
Allendale, Michigan
Major: Instruction and Curriculum/Early Childhood Education
ZS endorsement anticipated in 2014
Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
Major: English/Language Arts
Minor: Elementary Distributed
Honors: Deans list
2009-2011
Bachelors of Arts Degree
Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
2007-2009
Associates of Arts Degree
Kenowa Hills High School

2003-2007
High School Diploma
Professional Experience:
I was a student teacher at Ken-O-Sha Elementary School which is part of the Grand Rapids Public School District in
Grand Rapids, Michigan from January 2011 to April 2011. I taught in Mrs. Lori Harts fifth grade classroom. I created
and implemented an instructional unit on the systems of the body, designed and taught lessons in language arts,
guided reading, math, social studies, science and attended staff meetings and presentations given by individuals from
The Institute for Learning. I also assisted in conducting spring conferences.
I completed my teacher assisting at Parkside Elementary School in Rockford, Michigan from August 2010 to December
2010. Parkside is part of the Rockford Public School District. I assisted in Mrs. Christie O'Hara's second grade
classroom. I was responsible for working with the students in large and small groups doing various tasks in each
subject area.
Employment:
William C. Abney Academy
Reading Specialist
May 2013-Present
Work with small groups of students in grades kindergarten through fourth

Address specific reading skills a child is struggling with such as letter naming, initial sounds, phoneme segmentation,
fluency and reading comprehension
Lead data driven interventions with each grade level based on Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) test
objectives
Work with teachers in order to design appropriate lessons for individualized instruction
Administer DIBELS testing
Assist teachers in lesson planning when needed
Attend staff meetings
Paraprofessional
September 2012-May 2013
Worked with small groups of students in grades first through fourth in all subject areas
Substitute taught when needed
Lead a group for the after school tutoring program which focused on skills that are assessed by the NWEA test. I
planned and carried out lessons based on the objectives given by the NWEA.
Assisted with after school detention
Attended staff meetings
Long Term Substitute Teacher
I taught in a multiage classroom of third and fourth grade students for six weeks
Attended grade level meetings to plan weekly lessons
Modified and implemented lesson plans to fit the needs of the multiage classroom students
Analyzed NEWA test scores with grade level team
Progress monitored students using DIBELS and DAZE tests
Completed report cards
Participated in parent/teacher conferences
Attended staff meetings
Summer School Teacher
January 2013-March 2013
June 2012-July 2012
Created and implemented math and language arts lesson plans for sixth and seventh graders
Used management skills in order to maintain a productive learning environment
Communicated effectively with students, other staff members and parents
Attended staff meetings and grade level meetings in order to assess student progress
Committees:
After School Committee

Handbook Revision Committee
Northlight Nannies
Nanny
Create daily activities

Care for a three year old child one to two times a week
Fill in for other nannies as needed
Tutor a three year old child in basic skills: letters, numbers, sounds, words, beginning reading and comprehension
Professional Educational Services Group

Caledonia, Michigan
Substitute Teacher
April 2012-Present
May 2011-July 2012
Implemented lesson plans designed by the classroom teacher & created grade appropriate lesson plans in the event
plans were not provided by the classroom teacher
Used management skills in order to maintain a productive learning environment
Communicated effectively with students and other staff members
Wrote detailed narratives about the lessons and activities completed during the school day for the classroom teacher
References Attached
Rachel L. Shaffer
References
Jason Setter
Fourth Grade Teacher
1627 Wales Rd.
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 262-8263
Lori Hart
Fifth Grade Teacher
Ken-O-Sha Elementary
Grand Rapids Public Schools
10483 Lauren Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 299-9454
Brandy Kelly
Dean of Students
4616 Crosswinds SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 540-4290
Priscilla Hill Gregels
GVSU Coordinator
10539 Whispering Brook NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 677-3072

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ZS endorsement anticipated in 2014

Grand Valley State University

Bachelors of Arts Degree

Grand Rapids Community College

Associates of Arts Degree

Kenowa Hills High School

High School Diploma

Work with small groups of students in grades kindergarten through fourth

September 2012-May 2013

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Summer School Teacher

January 2013-March 2013

June 2012-July 2012

After School Committee

Create daily activities

Professional Educational Services Group

May 2011-July 2012

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