Richmond, Kentucky 40475

Rachel Ann Watts

2025 Ty Lane

Apartment #11

Richmond, Kentucky 40475

(615) 218-1329

CERTIFICATION

Tennessee Apprentice License

Endorsement: Elementary Education (K-6)

Middle School (6-8)

Kentucky Statement of Eligibility for Provisional Certificate

Endorsement: Elementary School, Primary-Grade 5

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Education, December 2011

Multidisciplinary Studies of Human Learning, Deans List

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Classroom Teacher2012-2013 School Year

White House Middle School, 7th grade English

Sumner County School District, White House, Tennessee

Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 7th grade English, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance
Conducted group and one-on-one writing activities
Developed excellent rapport with students and colleagues
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction
Participated in faculty and parent conferences
Participated actively in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community meetings, and IEP meetings
Student Support Team Leader
Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sponsor
Positive Behavior Support team member

Interim Teacher Spring 2012

White House Middle School, 7th grade English and 5th grade

Sumner County School District, White House, Tennessee

Incorporated State Standards and Academic Vocabulary in all lesson planning in English, literature, and science
Administered proactive classroom management plan to diverse group

Student TeacherFall 2011

Elzie D. Patton Elementary, 4th grade

Wilson County School District, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Incorporated State Standards and Academic Vocabulary in all lesson planning
Developed, taught, and assessed lesson plans for every subject area
Assisted in administering character education curriculum: Leader in Me
Conducted parent conferences
Collaborated with special educator and parent of one special needs student to enhance learning strategies
Participated actively in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community meetings, and IEP meetings
Administered proactive classroom management plan to diverse group

Practica2009-2011

Cookeville and Baxter, Tennessee districts

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Medical Office ReceptionistAugust 2013-Present

Bluegrass Foot and Ankle Care, Richmond, Kentucky

(859) 623-3550

Schedule patients for follow up appointments, testing, and referrals
Organize and file all patient paperwork and billing transactions
Implement a user friendly database system in order to record patient information and follow up on appointments
Answer a multi-line phone system
Bill and collect payments
Inform patients about laboratory test results and the physician’s instructions
Maintain medical records including medical histories of patients

Medical Office AssistantSeptember 2009-June 2011

Randy A. Gaw, M.D., Cookeville, Tennessee

(931) 526-5510

Scheduled patients for follow up appointments, testing, and referrals
Organized and filed all patient paperwork and billing transactions
Implemented a user friendly database system in order to record patient information and follow up on appointments
Answered a multi-line phone system
Billed and collected payments
Informed patients about laboratory test results and the physician’s instructions
Communicated treatment procedures to patients
Maintained medical records including medical histories of patients

Camp Counselor Summer 2008

Kids Across America, Branson, Missouri

Facilitated recreational and social skills among a cabin of 12-15 year old females
Served as a teacher, coach, counselor, mentor, and friend investing in the lives of a diverse group of children

Camp Counselor Summer 2007

Camp Harmony, White House, Tennessee

REFERENCES (Available upon request)