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
- General, 3rd grade, Cane Creek Elementary
- Literacy, 1st grade, Baxter Elementary
- Kindergarten, Capshaw Elementary
- Mathematics, 5th grade, Prescott South Middle
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
- Planned and facilitated recreational activities
- Cultivated social skills
REFERENCES (Available upon request)