Rachel Quist

44 Barbara Jean Street

Grafton, MA
rachel.quist21@gmail.com
(508) 320 4341

EDUCATION:

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Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
B.S. in Education
Major: Elementary Education
Secondary Major: History
GPA: 3.78
Graduated Cum Laude

May 2015

LICENSURE:

Elementary Education (1-6)

SEI-Endorsed

May 2015
2013-present

HONORS:

Dean's List
Framingham Honors Program
Framingham State University President's Scholarship
Susanna R. Bernard Scholarship

2011-present
2011-present
2011-present
2014-2015

EXPERIENCE:
Academic Tutor, Memorial Elementary School
Upton, MA
September 2015-present
Compiled and analyzed data to identify and service struggling students, primarily in grade 2
Provided support on an individual and small group basis for struggling students in ELA and
math
Created customized, targeted mini-lessons for students based on individual need
Participated and contributed to child study meetings to identify students in need of additional
support
Progress monitored grade 2 students biweekly using DIBELS to determine and graph growth
Led small-group response to intervention (RtI) for grade 1 students, with a focus on blending
and fluency
Private Tutor, Memorial Elementary School
Upton, MA
September 2015-present
Used CCSS and MA Curriculum Frameworks to create lesson plans to teach a home-bound
second grade student
Integrated technology into learning (ex: Lexia, IXL)
Progress monitored biweekly using DIBELS to determine and graph growth, implementing
lessons to cater to student needs
Established classroom to home communication using FaceTime
Special Education Aide, Memorial Elementary School
Upton, MA
May-June 2015
Worked on a 1:1 and 1:2 basis with third grade students on the autism spectrum
Collected data from academic programs, including math and ELA
Implemented various student-specific behavior programs
Collaborated and communicated with specialists and families

Student Teacher, Memorial Elementary School, grade 3

Upton, MA
January-May 2015
Delivered multi-subject instruction to third grade students
Created lessons and units for third grade students, including accommodations for students on
IEPs and 504 plans
Developed and implemented a customized behavior plan
Effectively managed classroom behavior and discipline
Communicated with students and parents
Collaborated and taught an ELA ELL lesson separate from assigned classroom
STEM Committee, Memorial Elementary School
Upton, MA
Participated in committee meetings
Planned STEM integration in different grade levels
Inventoried and organized school STEM lab
Presenter, Mendon-Upton Community iFair
Nipmuc Regional High School, Upton, MA
Presented (2) interactive technology tools (Kahoot! and BrainPop Jr.)
Audience included educators, parents, and community members

January 2015-May 2015

March 2015

Field III Experience, Hemenway Elementary School, grade 2

Framingham, MA
January-May 2014
Provided multi-subject instruction for second grade students in a diverse setting
Designed an interdisciplinary unit on the water cycle
Designed and implemented academic accommodations for two students
Assessed using data collection, observation, formative and summative
Field II Experience, Brophy Elementary School, grade 3
Framingham, MA
Sept-Dec 2013
Provided ELA instruction for third grade students in a diverse setting
Designed and implemented ELA lessons, including an author study
Assisted classroom teacher in providing small group and whole class instruction
Field I Experience, Dunning Elementary School, grade 1
Framingham, MA
January-May 2013
Collaborated with the classroom teacher to design and implement ELA mini-lessons
Observed instruction for first grade students in a diverse setting
Vice President, Education Club, Framingham State University
Framingham, MA
Sept. 2012-May 2013
Coordinated and organized various events for education majors relating to field

OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Student Admissions Representative, Framingham State University
Framingham, MA
Sept 2012-May 2015
Organized and provided family and school tours of the University
Educated prospective students on the benefits of attending Framingham State University

Academic Success Peer Tutor, Framingham State University

May 2014-May 2015
Framingham, MA
Provided weekly 1:1 tutoring in academic support skills such as time management and
organization
Communicated weekly with supervisor about student progress
SKILLS:
Technology:
Google Drive, iPad, SmartBoard, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Other:
Experience working with students with special needs, including IEPs and 504s.
Adapted lesson plans to include accommodations for IEPs and 504s
REFERENCES:
Brenda Webster, 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher at Memorial Elementary School
69 Main Street, Upton MA, 01568
(508) 207-8011
bwebster@mursd.org
Kathleen Perry, 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher at Memorial Elementary School
69 Main Street, Upton MA, 01568
(508) 207-8011
kperry@mursd.org
Carol Finn, University Supervisor of Student Teachers, Framingham State University
(508) 626-4567
cfinn@framingham.edu