Rachel D.

Rust
395 Hong Kong Road East, 12-2-002 Qingdao, Shandong Province, China 266061 Phone: 86-15192629307 Email: rdr02@hotmail.com Website: www.rustscience.com Skype: rachel_rust Citizenship: USA
Profile Secondary Science teacher with 3 years international teaching experience and 8 years of total teaching experience. A creative teacher providing students with an inquiry based, lab-intensive classroom. Teaching Experience Teacher/PTA Liaison, Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong, Qingdao, China August 2010-Present AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Grade 6 Earth Science, Grade 7 Life Science, Forensic Anatomy Differentiate and execute lessons for five preps/year to facilitate the learning of students with varying learning styles and English language abilities (Level 1 to Native Speaking) using methods such as cooperative learning, vocabulary strategies, laboratory investigations and modeling Use Weebly, Moodle and Smartboard, to integrate technology into lessons in both presentation form and student centered activities Apply backwards design to develop curriculum based on the College Board Standards for College Success for Science, Common Core Science Literacy Standards, and to align with the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs) of QISS Use Rubicon Atlas to facilitate and record curriculum development Parent Teacher Association (PTA) liaison assisting in easing the transition from an all parent association to a joint parent teacher association Developed a communicative rapport between teacher, student, and parents through phone, email, class website, and the electronic grade book program (Focus) Use STAR Reading & Math as an online diagnostic tool to assist in individualized differentiation in the classroom Planned and implemented the 2013 Graduation Ceremony Serve as the faculty sponsor of science club and Roots & Shoots environmental club Active participant in school committees: Science/Math Vertical Team Co-chair, Curriculum & Development Professional Standing Committee ( PSC) Secretary, Science Fair, Science Week, Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) Accreditation, Graduation, International Day, Science Curriculum Development, Website Redevelopment Department Chair/Teacher, Magnolia West High School, Magnolia ISD, Magnolia, TX, USA August 2006-May 2010. AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, Chemistry, Integrated Physics & Chemistry, Pre-AP Biology, & Biology Designed and presented lessons to accommodate a broad range of learning styles and levels Developed a communicative rapport between teacher, student, and parents through phone, email, teacher website, and the electronic grade book program (Gradespeed) Managed department budget and supply orders Supplied input on teacher schedules, teacher-candidate interviews, and subjects taught Served as communicative link between the Principal and members of the science department Served as the trainer and school-wide point of contact for our diagnostic database program (DMAC) Served as a member of the Jump Start transition program for incoming students as the schools science representative Served as the schools Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academic Science coach Participated in school committees: Science Fair, Instructional Focus Team, Attendance Review, Science Steering Committee, National Honor Society Selection

Teacher, Alief Hastings High School, Alief ISD, Houston, TX, USA, January 2005-May 2006 Chemistry and Integrated Physics and Chemistry(IPC) Prepared lessons and facilitated learning for a variety of students (ESL and Inclusion) Applied modifications for ESL, special education, and behavior disordered students Active member in our chemistry professional learning community Participated in school committees: Literacy and Quality Questioning Applicable Professional Development Advanced Placement Institutes: AP Chemistry 2013 (32 hrs), AP Environmental Science 2011 (35 hrs), AP Chemistry 2009 (32 hrs), AP Chemistry with Technology 2007 (35 hrs), Pre-AP Chemistry 2006 (32 hrs) Responsive Planning for English Learners, Dr. Virginia Rojas (18 hrs) Gifted & Talented (GT) Training (30hrs) and supplemental GT conference hours (7 hrs) Professional Learning Communities PLC Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies - CRISS Certification Science 8-12, Texas Educator Certificate (USA), Expires July 31, 2017 Education The University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor of Science in Science, Minor in Geology Graduate, December 2004 References Peter Thorpe, Upper School Principal Qingdao No.1 International School of Shandong Province Kyle Purpura, Assistant Principal Cairo American College Rob Stewart, Director of Student Services Magnolia ISD Phone: 86-532-6889-8888 Email: pthorpe@qiss.org.cn Phone: 20-127-829-7777 Email: kpurpura@cacegypt.org Phone: 001-281-356-3571 Email: rstewart@magnoliaisd.org