Rachele Laperna
Belmont
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates research-based learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Kent City Community Schools
1994.08 - Current
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure individual student success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Completed 2 years of LETRS Training in May 2023
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Developed strong partnerships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging collaboration in supporting student growth.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies, fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Utilized technology in lessons to enhance educational experiences for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, creating a more cohesive learning environment for students.
Tutor
Parent Of Child
2024.02 - Current
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of educational best practices and incorporated them into teaching methods.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
Shipt Shopper
Shipt
2020.03 - 2020.09
- Maintained a high rating as a Shipt Shopper by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when selecting products, resulting in fewer returns and higher customer satisfaction.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Developed relationships with store employees, leading to better collaboration and improved efficiency during shopping trips.
- Collaborated with fellow Shipt Shoppers to share best practices, ultimately improving overall performance.
- Assisted new Shipt Shoppers, offering guidance and support as they learned the ropes of the role.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids, Michigan1998-05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan1993-12
Skills
- Organization and preparation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Punctual
- Growth mindset
- Parent-teacher communication
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Michigan Department of Education.
- Child Development Major with a ZA Endorsement
- Reading Minor
Timeline
Tutor
Parent Of Child
2024.02 - Current
Shipt Shopper
Shipt
2020.03 - 2020.09
Teacher - Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Kent City Community Schools
1994.08 - Current
Master of Arts - Reading
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University