Rachel E.

Weber
513.746.9184
5687 Pinehill Drive
+Cincinnati, OH 45238
+weberre@miamioh.edu
Spiritedly shaping and engaging young minds; seeking high school
Social Studies position that promotes growth, diversity and above all,
a genuine curiosity in my classroom (to be.)
Education

Miami University, Oxford, OH

Graduation Date: May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Education | Adolescent Young Adult Social Studies Education
(Grades 7-12) Minor: History

Certifications

Ohio Licensed Secondary Social Studies Education | License Pending 2015

OAE Assessment of Professional Knowledge Passed, 12/2014
OAE Integrated Social Studies Content Knowledge Assessment Passed, 12/2014

Teaching Experience

Talawanda High School | Oxford, OH

11/12th Grade American Government Teacher

Jan-May 2015

Created, presented lesson plans synched with state standards and current events in American Government for 47
students at varying levels of development. Assumed progressive responsibility of planning and execution of
lesson plans and classroom management. Incorporated visual and group activities, direct instruction and technology
via Chromebooks/laptops and iPads to accommodate and nurture diverse learning styles.
Highlights include:

Applied differentiated instruction to provide appropriate challenges to students working above, at and
below grade-level. Supported 1 IEP and 2 504s through adaption of lessons and class activities.
Incorporated highly interactive lessons and class discussions on a daily basis. Utilized class discussion
to advance students ability to create a well-developed response.
Assessed content mastery through the use of class discussion, observation, review of work products, group
work and formal testing. Utilized daily review, clarification, and comprehension checks to achieve content
mastery.
Created and carried out classroom management plans to achieve highly-respectful environment.

William Mason High School, Mason, OH

Observed Feb-Mar 2014
Licensed teacher created and presented lesson plans in two Social Studies elective courses for 11/12th grade.
Created and presented one Criminal Law lesson Plan and one Current Events Lesson plan.
Reading Middle School, Reading, OH
Observed Fall Semester, 2013
Licensed teacher created and presented lesson plans in a Seventh Grade Social Studies classroom.

Professional Development
Miami Council of the Social Studies, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Fall 2013-Present
Participating member of Miamis professional education organization for students with an interest in the field of Social
Studies.
Miami Connections, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Fall/Spring Semester 2011/12
Tutored at-risk Talawanda High School freshman on Miami Universitys campus weekly. Students were removed from
the traditional classroom and placed at the University for a half-day of online credit recovery courses.

Additional Work Experience

Stella 12 Beech
Server
Oxford, OH
August 2013-Present
Frischs Restaurant -Delhi
Server
Cincinnati, OH
May 2012- January 2014
Miami University Housing and Dining
Server
Oxford, OH
August 2011- May 2013
Larosas Pizzeria Rapid Run
Hostess/Cashier
Cincinnati, OH
June 2009-August 2011

References
Darlene Mahaney
Cooperating Teacher, Social Studies Chair, Talawanda High School
mahaneyd@talawanda.org
Stephanie Aerni
Student Teaching Supervisor, Teacher, Talawanda High School
Aernis@talawanda.org
Dr. Thomas Misco
Professor, Academic Advisor, Miami University
miscotj@miamioh.edu
Cher Uhl
Proprietor, Stella 12 Beech
Uhlcc9@gmail.com