Rachel Jurko
Winterville,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and motivated former educator seeking a career change. Eager and ready to learn new things while offering excellent computer skills, time management, and problem-solving skills. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities. Possesses many transferable skills acquired from experience in elementary education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3rd/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Pitt County Schools - Pactolus School
Greenville, NC
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Planned and utilized integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented many different types of technology to create engaging lessons for virtual students during the pandemic.
- Helped to pilot Global program to turn Pactolus into a Year 1 Global School, which incorporates learning about the cultures, geographies, histories, and current issues of all the world's regions while emphasizing the interconnectedness and diversity of people and histories.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Established and ran after school programs for 5th grade students and for male African-American students.
2nd/3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools - Treakle Elementary
Chesapeake, VA
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Worked collaboratively with Special Education Teachers, Sign Language Interpreters, Teachers of the Deaf, Speech Pathologists, and ELL teachers.
- Served as Social Studies Representative for the school and Math Focus Representative for the 2nd grade team.
- Organized the School Yearbook and served on the Parent Involvement Committee.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for numerous classes.
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools-Southwestern Elementary
Chesapeake, VA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Reading Specialists, and Administration daily to ensure maximized receptive learning for all students.
- Served as Science Representative for the school, attending various meetings and relayed certain information back to staff.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Lead Teacher - Summer Program
Western Branch Academy
Chesapeake, VA
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Created a summer curriculum for school-age children.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development for students during summer months.
Seasonal Sales Associate, Cosmetics and Fragrances
Macy's
Chesapeake, Virginia
12.2010 - 01.2014
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Built extensive product knowledge and recommended personalized solutions to customers.
- Stocked seasonal displays with high-demand items and frequently replenished merchandise.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Longwood University
Farmville, VA 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Organization
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Timeline
3rd/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Pitt County Schools - Pactolus School
08.2019 - 09.2021
2nd/3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools - Treakle Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2019
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools-Southwestern Elementary
08.2014 - 08.2015
Lead Teacher - Summer Program
Western Branch Academy
05.2013 - 08.2014
Seasonal Sales Associate, Cosmetics and Fragrances
Macy's
12.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
Longwood University
08.2010 - 05.2014
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