Rachel Wilburn

1251 Diamond Blvd, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 | 219-242-9808 | rswilbur@iu.edu | rwilbiut2t.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
I am enthusiastically seeking employment for a full-time secondary education teaching position in the humanities, specifically Social
Studies, History, and Spanish. I will be officially licensed to teach secondary History and Spanish in the state of Indiana in June 2021.
EDUCATION
Indiana University: Bloomington, Indiana
Transition to Teaching Program | June 2020 - May 2021
Spring 2021: Student Teaching - Grade 7 Social Studies, World History
Fall 2020: Field Experience - observing and teaching two days per week virtually and in the classroom
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Butler University: Indianapolis, Indiana

Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish, Anthropology minor, cum laude | August 2016-May 2020
Recipient of the Butler University George Geib Award for outstanding work in history that contributes to public history, 2020
Recipient of the Butler University Paul Finney Award for superior academic performance in the field of History, 2018 and 2019
Global Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish, 2020
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: Valparaiso, Indiana
Student Teaching: Spring 2021
Focused activities, lessons, assessments around student engagement and asset-based thinking while consistently providing positive and
constructive feedback to students
Regularly implemented modeling and scaffolding in lesson plans prior to instruction, while efficiently adapting during instruction
Utilized a variety of resources and philosophies, including technology, student-centered learning, and culturally responsive teaching

Field-Experience: Fall 2020

Actively and purposefully observed instruction and lesson planning of experienced teachers
Cooperated with supervising teacher in assisting students based on learning needs during class
Created original, differentiated lesson plans and instructed the entire class intermittently

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

College Nannies, Sitters, and Tutors: Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana
Senior Tutor | January 2019 - Present
Supported and challenged students of various academic backgrounds in History (General Track U.S. & World, AP U.S. & World),
English reading & writing (General track, AP Lit & Comp, AP Lang & Comp), Spanish, SAT/ACT prep, and study skills
Developed curriculum maps for fellow CNST tutors of all disciplines based on Indiana's academic state standards
Routinely communicated with parents through initial and follow-up meetings, along with e-mail and phone conversations

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
School on Wheels: Julian Center in Indianapolis, Indiana
Volunteer Tutor | August 2018-December 2018

CERTIFICATION
Indiana Secondary (Grades 5-12) Instructional License, History and Spanish | Expected to be issued in June 2021
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED: Valid December 2020 - December 2022
The Jason Foundation: Suicide Prevention Training

REFRENCES
Supervising Teacher
Mr. Richard Mendoza
rmendoza@valpo.k12.in.us
219-242-7809
University Supervisor Current Employer
Dr. Alycia Elfreich Mr. David Snider
amcgowan@iupui.edu dsnider@collegenannies.com
812-856-8130 317-258-2412