Rachel Storch
43 Marlin Drive, Buffalo NY 14224 716-359-2236 [email protected]
CERTIFICATION New York State Initial Certificate, Social Studies (7-12)
Candidate for New York State Initial Certificate, Literacy (K-12)
EDUCATION State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelor of Arts in Education, May 2023
Major: Adolescent Education - Social Studies
Concentration: History
GPA: 3.77 overall, 3.65 in major
State University of New York at Fredonia
Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education, expected May 2025
GPA: 3.82 overall
HONORS Dean’s List, 6 semesters
Wegmans Scholarship Recipient
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE Field Experience, Grade 8
Westfield Central School District, Westfield NY, Fall 2021
Observed and assisted in a class of 14 students, including two students with
special needs.
Designed a social studies lesson where students worked individually to
research a historical business figures on the internet and with their classroom
textbook, and filled out a worksheet to share with the class
Observed and assisted in grading techniques and student records.
Field Experience, Grade 7
Dunkirk City Schools, Dunkirk, NY, Spring 2021
Worked one-on-one with students requiring additional help.
Assisted student via Zoom with social studies and other school assignments.
Co-taught with a peer and collaborated on mini lessons.
Field Experience, Student Teaching, Grades 10 &11
Lackawanna Central Schools, Lackawanna NY, Spring 2023
Prepared, planned, and carried out lessons for high school regents’
courses.
Interacted with school personnel, students, and faculty regarding school
policies, procedures, and curriculum.
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Managed classroom behavior and atmosphere to provide a safe and
distraction free learning environment.
Substitute Teacher, Permanent Building Substitute
West Seneca West Middle School, West Seneca NY, Spring 2023-Present.
Oversaw and carried out lessons in many different classroom settings,
ranging from grade 6 to grade 8.
Worked personally with school staff and students to create a safe and
invigorating workplace and learning environment.
Managed behavior in the classroom as well as supervised multiple after
school activities.
RELATED
EXPERIENCE Internship, Children’s Activities/Gates Attendant at Walt Disney World
Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Bay Lake, FL, January-June 2022
Planned and carried out social activities for a variety of groups of children
ranging in age and abilities.
Interacted with parents, grandparents, siblings, and, children on a regular
basis
Created a fun and safe environment for children.
Made quick adjustments to activities based on available resources and
requests.
Dance Assistant
METTS Dance Studio, West Seneca, NY, September 2015-June 2017
Provided assistance for a variety of group dance lessons for children ages 3-
10
Worked on stretches and routines, and provided one-on-one help for students
who required additional practice
Encouraged positive attitudes and ensured students were following
instructions
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT Disney College Program, Internship, Spring 2022
Interacted and worked alongside many different people, coordinators,
and leaders in multiple different roles
Developed and improved upon skills such as communication and time
management within the workplace.
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Sisterhood Chair, Spring 2021- Fall 2022
Worked together with my committee to solve problems and carry out
events for our chapter
Gained experience in working with others and holding certain leadership
positions
Organized and carried out teamwork events for the chapter
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE Cashier/Food Service/Front End
Wegmans, Orchard Park NY, August 2016-August 2022
Developed certain skills such as customer service, communication, and
problem-solving
Formed and maintained healthy workplace relationships with coworkers,
customers, and leaders
Server/Take-Outs
BW’s Barbeque, Blasdell NY, June 2022-present
Developed and utilized time management, customer service, and
professionalism skills.
Gained the ability to work in a fast paced environment and developed
creative problem solving skills when resources were limited
REFERENCES Available upon request.
