Rachel Oshinsky

55 Appleman Road Somerset, NJ 08873 Cell phone: 732-735-9470 Email: racheloshin@gmail.com http://racheloshinsky.weebly.com

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA BA in English, Minor in Teacher Education GPA 3.48, Deans List MA Initial Licensure, English, Grades 5-8, 8-12 NJ CEAS, Teacher of English, Grades K-12 May 2012 June 2012 October 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Linwood Middle School, North Brunswick, NJ November 2012 April 2013 Long Term Substitute Language Arts Teacher Taught three sections of 6th grade reading and two of 6th grade writing Studied and implemented the reading and writing workshop model Collaborated with parents, administrators, and students to improve student behavior Developed and implemented successful classroom management strategies

STUDENT TEACHING
Fuller Middle School, Framingham, MA January May 2012 Conducted classroom activities for two sections of 8th Grade ELA Designed course materials and graded student work, including exams, worksheets, and writing assignments Identified and evaluated students with physical and emotional disabilities Collaborated with teachers at team, department, and faculty meetings

WORK EXPERIENCE
Catalyst Prep, Central NJ September 2012 Present SAT Instructor Conduct classroom activities for weekend-long Bootcamp classes ranging from 10 50 high school students Maintain strong classroom management Teach skills and strategies for reading, grammar, writing, and math Temple Bnai Brith, Somerville, MA September 2011 May 2012 Childrens School Teacher Co-planned and co-taught joint kindergarten/1st grade class Planned and led engaging activities to familiarize students with Hebrew language, Jewish holidays, and Bible stories Served as song leader during community time and provided accompaniment on guitar

ACTIVITIES
Brandeis So Unique Step Team, Waltham, MA September 2009 December 2011 Captain Taught original choreography and led rehearsal activities for twelve steppers Oversaw team members to ensure synchronization, vocal clarity, and confidence in performance Managed team funding