Rachel Knoepfle

xxxx xxxxxxxx Modesto, CA 95357 Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx E-Mail: r_knoepfle@u.pacific.edu

Objective
I am currently working on my Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of the Pacific, and am considering how I would like to use my degree. I am interested in research, possibly teaching at the collegiate level, and also in designing and developing curricular materials for Special Education.

Experience
Teacher, Special Day Class for Students with Severe Handicaps
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2011-Present

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Turlock Unified School District - On Track Transitions Program Responsible for: the creation and implementation of Individualized Education Plans, for collecting data on student behaviors and progress on goals, for implementing Community Based Instruction activities, for organizing classroom activities such as study trips, for organizing the Annual Graduation Ceremony, for creating lesson plans for functional academics and independent living skills Responsible for: overseeing classroom classified staff, providing training and staff meetings, creating and implementing classroom schedules Works and collaborates with Vocational Education Specialist and Vocational Education Staff, Behavior Intervention Case Managers, Speech Pathologist, Adapted PE teacher, service providers from Stanislaus County Office of Education, and Valley Mountain Regional Center caseworkers 2005-2011

Teacher, Special Day Class for Students with Severe Handicaps Teacher, Peer Tutoring
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Turlock Unified School District John H. Pitman High School Responsible for: the creation and implementation of Individualized Education Plans, for collecting data on student behaviors and progress on goals, for administering the California Alternate Performance Assessment, for creating data sheets and collection methods, for scheduling student academic and mainstreaming opportunities; for implementing Community Based Instruction activities, for creating lesson plans for standards-based academics, functional academics and independent living skills Responsible for: instruction of General Education high school students alongside their peers with Intellectual Disabilities, creating syllabus for Peer Tutoring, designing Peer Tutor entry criteria and training Responsible for: overseeing classroom classified staff, providing training and staff meetings, creating and implementing classroom schedules Chaperoned Grad Night trips to Disneyland, Prom Cruises, and school dances Served as Faculty Advisor for the Peer Interaction Club from 2005 through 2009; responsible for coordinating fundraising activities and chaperoning group trips Works and collaborates with Vocational Education Specialist and Vocational Education Staff, Behavior Intervention Case Managers, Speech Pathologist, Adapted PE teacher, and service providers from Stanislaus County Office of Education

Education
University of the Pacific 2004-2006 Received M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Received Gladys L. Benerd School of Education Outstanding Special Education Credential Graduate Moderate/Severe Disabilities

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California State University, Stanislaus Graduated Cum Laude with B.A. in History Received Book Award from CSUS History Department

1999-2003

Skills
Very strong organizational, preparation, and planning skills; very strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to develop cohesive teams and to maximize abilities; strong team player and strong follow-through; very timely and punctual; creative, flexible, easy-going temperament; strong collaborator