Rachel Lundstrom

rachel.lundstrom1@gmail.com
(847) 641-0977
http://rachellundstrom.weebly.com

12097 Parkview Ln
Apt 1B
Holland, MI 49424

Teaching Certificates
Michigan Provisional Certificate with endorsements to teach all subjects K-5(K-8 self-contained), Learning Disabilities (SM) K-12
Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements to teach Elementary General Education K-9 (self-contained), Learning
Behavior Specialist 1 PreK-Age 21

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Urbana-Champaign, IL
Masters in Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership with a concentration in New Learning

January 2016-Present

Hope College Holland, MI

May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Comprehensive Special Education: Learning Disabilities (K-12) Minor: Music GPA: 3.82/4.00 Magna cum Laude
Honors: Deans List 8/8 semesters, Kinkema Award for Special Education, Michigan Teacher of Promise Award, Mortar Board: Alcor
Chapter Senior Honor Society Member, Distinguished Artist Scholarship, Freshman Percussion Award, Presidential Scholarship
National Louis University Chicago, IL
Relevant Graduate Coursework
Course completed to work towards Illinois Professional Educator License

June-August 2014
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Work Experience
Special Education Teacher Zeeland Public Schools Zeeland, MI
August 2015-Present
Zeeland East High School Resource Room teacher with focus in Geometry and 12 th grade Guided Studies (support)
Caseload of 15 students including Learning Disabilities, Emotional Impairments, Otherwise Health Impaired, and Autism
Musical Accompanist Zeeland High Schools Zeeland, MI
Keyboard accompaniment for Once on This Island

January-March 2016

Front Line Director Elk Grove High School Elk Grove Village, IL
Taught front line percussionists mallet technique basics and the incorporation of technology
Provided structured band camp rehearsals to benefit high school students

July-October 2015, 2014, 2013

Inclusion Aide Northwest Special Recreation Association Rolling Meadows, IL

Helped children with special needs excel in general recreation programs and summer camps
Taught recreation leaders and program participants how to include children with disabilities
Modified programs to help children with special needs succeed alongside their peers

September 2010-August 2015

Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional Zeeland Public Schools Zeeland, MI

Managed students in 6th-8th grade Autism (ASD) classroom
Assisted new student with academics, acclimation to building, and daily living skills

May-June 2015

Educational Technology Team Co-Director Hope College Holland, MI

April 2014-April 2015
Educational Technology Team Member
April 2012-April 2014
Aide education faculty with technology usage in classrooms, including Chalk and Wire and SMART technologies
Partner with local school districts to research, present, and implement technology in their classrooms
Lead informational sessions on technology for students, faculty, and area teachers
Substitute Teacher EDUStaff Grand Rapids, MI
Taught students as a guest teacher in the Zeeland Public School District

November 2014-April 2015

Student Teaching Experience

Creekside Middle School, 8th Grade Resource Zeeland, MI
January-May 2015
Resource room ELA (English Language Arts) and Math (5 students), two support hours (7) and one team taught ELA course (30)
Students with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Otherwise Health Impaired (ADHD)
Taught novel study, provided math instruction, teamed with ELA teacher, and worked with paraprofessional

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Woodbridge Elementary School, 5th Grade Zeeland, MI
August-December 2014
Three weeks of full time teaching, including Science instruction for three 5 th grade classes (75 students)
Taught mathematics unit on decimals including pre-test, post-test, and formative assessments to show student comprehension
Individualized attention given to English Language Learner and students with attention problems to increase math test scores

Field Experience
Watts Learning Center Charter Elementary School, Resource Room Los Angeles, CA
Provided push-in and pull-out support to Kindergarten-5th grade students in a low socioeconomic area
Supported students with learning disabilities, autism, emotional impairments, and speech and language disorders
Great Lakes Elementary School, 5th Grade Holland, MI
Supported all students in mathematics and writing
Taught three large-group lessons in mathematics and social studies with 30 students
Gave assistance and accommodations for four students with cognitive and emotional impairments

May 2014

January-April 2014

Holland Heights K-7 School, 6th-7th Grade Resource Room Holland, MI

January-April 2014
Co-taught social studies class and assisted with two hours of workshop for students with learning disabilities
Completed a focus study on one student through five special education assessments
Taught five lessons in workshop across the curriculum
West Ottawa High School South, 9th-12th Grade Resource Room Holland, MI
September-December 2013
Contributed to resource room and geometry courses with students who had learning disabilities, including life skills lessons
Northway Primary School, year 4 (US 3rd Grade) Liverpool, UK
June 2013
Observed full days of lessons in math, literacy, cooking, and art and taught lesson on writing lists and giving directions
Woodside Elementary School, 2nd Grade Holland, MI
September-December 2012
Administered running records, gave individualized weekly spelling tests, and provided reading assistance to a diverse population
Hope College Ready for Life Holland, MI
January-April 2012
Attended chapel with students and modeled appropriate social behaviors for college-aged students with special needs
Vanderbilt Charter Academy, 2nd Grade Holland, MI
Supported class of 25 students in math, spelling, and reading

September-December 2011

Professional Development
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certified
First Aid/CPR Certified
Hope College Technology Workshops Presenter
ASCD (Association for School and Curriculum Development) Member
NCUR (National Conference on Undergraduate Research) participant
Hope College Celebration of Undergraduate Research participant
MACUL (Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning) Education Conference presenter
MACUL Conference attendee
Michigan Transition Services Association Member
Innovative Schools Conference attendee
Michigan Teacher of Promise Award Winner
Fire Up! Student Teachers Conference attendee
OAISD (Ottawa Area Intermediate School District) EdCamp attendee

September 2014-Present
November 2014-Present
October 2015
August 2012-May 2015
April 2015
April 2015
March 2015
March 2013
January 2013-December 2014
December 2014
December 2014
October 2014
March 2014

Campus and Community Leadership

Zeeland High Schools Communication Retreat Facilitator
December 2015
Zeeland High School Marching Band Assistant
September-October 2015
Dance Marathon dance participant (supporting Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital)
March 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Hope College Chapel Choir Accompanist
December 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Hope College Orchestra and Symphonette percussionist
October-November 2014, August 2013-April 2014
Hope College Wind Ensemble percussionist
January-November 2014, August 2011-May 2013