11225 92nd Street

Alto, MI 49302

Phone 616-885-8819
E-mail
racheleckert@hotmail.com

Rachel Nichols
Objective

To foster the spirit of life-long learning in a safe and caring, hands-on

environment where all students have the opportunity to live up to their
full potential.

Strengths

Experience working with children in and outside of the classroom

Communicates effectively with teachers, parents, students, and other
educators
Supportive to the individual needs of students
Dedicated and committed to the students and my profession
Energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated
MLPP training
ZA endorsement

Education

1999-2007

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI.

Elementary Education
Minor: Language Arts for Elementary Ed
Minor: Social Studies for Elementary Ed
Early Childhood Education
1995-1999 High School Diploma from Morley Stanwood High School
Student Teaching
Experience

Hopkins Elementary, Hopkins School District (Young 5s and

Kindergarten Student Teaching)
-Experienced in team teaching
-Assessed abilities of students
-Planned and conducted lessons
-Experience with DIBELS and Zoo-phonics

Stanwood Elementary, Morley Stanwood School District (1st grade 80

hours)
-Worked with students within group settings and individually
-Conducted reading lessons

Work experience

Sep. 2008-present AAESA/Wayland Union School District Wayland, MI

Preschool GSRP teacher
-Developed age appropriate lesson plans
-Planned conferences
-Experience with High Scope Curriculum
-Team teaching with other GSRP teacher
Jul. 2007-August 2008 Childcare Provider

Ada, MI

Nanny
-Developed age appropriate activities
-Cared for a child with special needs
-Collaborated therapy sessions for the children
-Worked closely with Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech
Therapist
May 2007-2008

PESG

Grand Rapids, MI

Substitute Teacher
-Substitute teacher for Kent County School Districts

Professional
Growth Activities

-Member of Association of Future Educators at Ferris State University

-Subscribe to Education Magazines
-Member of National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC)
-Regularly attend Michigan Association of the Education of Young Children
Early Childhood Conference (MiAEYC)
-High Scope Curriculum training Summer 2011

Volunteer/ Projects

-Volunteer at Project Wet Science Fair

-Volunteer at Vacation Bible School 3 years

Personal Interest

-Camping, reading, skiing, shopping, running