(909)358-1499 Rachel L.

Pele
lewisrachel@live.com https://pelesclass.weebly.com/
Lomita, CA https://peleteacher.weebly.com/

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________________
TEACH Academy of Technologies Los Angeles, CA
English & Social Science Teacher (Grade 6) 7/2020 - Current
• Includes, but not limited to, the same responsibilities listed below.
• Fulltime instruction during distance-learning via Zoom.

Fusion Academy Hermosa Beach, CA

Humanities Teacher/Mentor (6 – 12th Grades) 8/2019 – 8/2020
• Build positive relationships with students and act as a mentor.
• Provide a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of English Composition, Literature, Language Arts, World and U.S.
History, Government, and Economics at grade levels 6-12.
• Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.
Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent communication with parents.
• Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.
• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.
• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Torrance Unified School District Torrance, CA

Substitute Teacher (K – 12th Grades) 02/2020 – Current
Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles, CA
Substitute Teacher (K – 5th Grades) 10/2018 – Current
• Provide planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach.
• Follow course of study specified in state law and school district regulations.
• Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student.
• Select and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and communicate with parents and staff on the
individual pupil’s progress.
• Identify pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records, in assessing and helping pupils solve health,
behavioral, and learning problems.
• Maintain basic student records as required.
• Establish a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place.
• Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.

Lomita STEAM Magnet School Lomita, CA

Student Teacher (1stand 5th Grades) 01/2018 – 12/2018
• Apply knowledge of learning theories and pedagogy when planning and implementing lessons.
• Use the reflective cycle to deepen my understanding of the relationship between teaching and learning.
• Draw upon information from observation in the classroom and reflection to inform further instructional decisions.
• Use multiple and varied approaches to facilitate individual and group learning.
California State University, Long Beach Young Scientists Camp Long Beach, CA
Teachers Assistant 07/2016 – 08/2016
• Developed, planned, and taught curricula using Next Generation Science Standards for 160 campers. My fourth/fifth grade
Natural Disasters camp showed significant improvement in their knowledge of Earth Sciences throughout the course of the
camp.
• Every lesson was designed to be inquiry-based and student-focused; the goal and results were that students had fun while
conducting hands-on science investigations.

SERVE (Service Experiences for Revitalizing Education) Long Beach, CA

Teaching Coach 01/2015 – 08/2016
Worked with students individually and in small groups to provide academic support and encourage personal growth and became
familiar with the day to day responsibilities of a K-5 public school teacher.

Whole Foods Market Long Beach, CA

Supervisor/Administrative Support 06/2011- 01/2018
• Fulfilled administrative responsibilities, mainly in the role of the in-store accounting office.
• Assisted with scheduling and supervision of Store Support Team Members as well with the as day-to-day flow of the
department. Supported the Store Support Team Leader to ensure smooth operation of the Store Support Team.
• Resolved difficult customer situations.
• Fostered and encouraged a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Selected, trained, developed, mentored, motivated, and counseled Team Members in a manner that sustained a high-
performance team and minimized turnover.
• Provided timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Active involvement in Whole Planet and Whole Kids Foundations.

RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________

School Site Council (SSC) for Lomita Magnet School, CA (2017 –2020)
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Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) for Lomita Magnet School, CA (2020-Current)
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PRESENTATION____________________________________________________________________________________
Association of Future Science Educator workshop (CSULB) Long Beach, CA
Henriques, L., Hutchinson, A., Lewis, R., & Smit, E. (2016). Model Lessons from Science Camp. 9/14/2016

EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________________________
UCLA Extension Los Angeles, CA
Certification: California Single Subject Social Science/History August, 2020

USC Rossier School of Education Los Angeles, CA

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.) December, 2018
Certification: California Multiple Subject Teaching, GATE (Gifted and Talented Education)

California State University Long Beach Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (B.A.) January, 2017

Los Angeles Harbor College Harbor City, CA

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences (Mathematics and Natural Sciences) June, 2014