Rachelle Nondorf

Chicago, Illinois 60626 - Phone: 323-620-0211 - Email: rachellen.mlc@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

• M.Ed. (Cognitive Sciences and Instructional Leadership) - American College of Education

• BA (English/Secondary Education): University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

CREDENTIALS

 

• Illinois PEL-Type 9 - English Language Arts (Certificate # 1920213)

• California (Grades 6-12) – English Language Arts (Certification # 210112064)

• California (Grades K-12) – Multiple Subjects (Certification # 190043633)

• College Counseling Certificate-Issued by the University of California – San Diego

• California Studio Teacher-Licensed through the Department of Labor (Certificate # 157272)

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Enhancing Executive Function: Going Beyond the Prefrontal Cortex​​

  • Link to certificate:  ​

    • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kSrBoboJR6ZdyY0zwlEuCy2feAtppzZc/view?usp=sharing

MEMBERSHIPS

• IATSE Local 476

 

VOLUNTEER WORK

• Marjorie Kovler Center: Assist staff as they provide assistance to refugee clients. Assist clients with daily-life tasks. 

 

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCES

 

Independent Contractor/Self Employed – Nationwide / October 2002 – August 2021

California Studio Teacher, Private Teacher. And On-Set Teacher/Tutor (as-needed basis)​

• Custom-design academic lessons, quizzes/tests, and activities for students in grades K-12

• Co-create holistic, personalized academic and personal goal plans for middle, high school, and college students and guide students toward using their strengths to help them develop skills in areas of need

• Coordinate with production crews; establish academic school schedules; ensure that child labor laws are followed

• Document students’ work hours, school hours, and academic progress made

• Assistance with college searches, application assistance, including essay coaching

• Provide homeschool classes and administrative support to organizations and homeschool families

 

Jobs for Youth - Chicago, Illinois / August 2011 - May 2012

Adult Education Instructor

• Created lessons; delivered instruction; assessed work in math, reading, English language arts, history, and science for GED students- ages 17-24

• Documented students’ academic levels, performance, attendance, and levels of participation to help inform and guide instruction

 

Connection’s Therapeutic Day School - Libertyville, Illinois / December 2010 - June 2011

Program Assistant

• Provided behavioral management assistance to the classroom teacher; monitored students’ verbal and nonverbal

• Kept track of visits with therapists and behavioral interventionists; prepared and administered student activities and lessons in cooperation with the classroom teacher; offered students tutoring assistance.

• Provided daily documentation of student behavior; monitored student activities based on school policies and procedures in addition to student goals and allowable modifications stated in their IEPs.

 

Driven and Empowered Youth-CPS Schools - Chicago, Illinois / April 2010 - October 2010

 High School Tutor/Mentor - Site Leader

-Sullivan High School, Amundsen High School, Steinmetz High School, and Mather High School

• Provided afterschool tutoring to students (grades 9-12) in all core subjects and electives

• Managed enrollment and parent consent forms; documented student progress; consulted with school staff to stay up-to-date on student and school issues

• Created supplemental lessons; created organizational and communication systems; created informational presentations at staff development days

• Created and maintained student progress reports; identified level of assistance needed and students’ feelings toward their school experiences; assessed effectiveness of student and tutor relationships

 

Ombudsman - Chicago, Illinois / January 2010 - April 2010

Academic Recovery Teacher

• English and Math (Grades 9-12)

• Created individualized learning plans and lessons; created custom-designed supplementary lessons; tutored students; monitored verbal and nonverbal communication and activities

• Created and maintained records of student enrollment and progress; submitted quarterly grades

 

School for Young Performers - Los Angeles, CA / December 2002 - November 2009

Academic Teacher

• Grades 7 – 12 (American Literature, World Literature, American History, World History, Government, Composition, Creative Writing, general science, Earth Science, Biology, middle school math, Algebra, Geometry, and Health

• Created lessons; offered instruction; assessed student progress; created final grade reports; assisted students with college applications; composed letters of recommendation for college applications; administered standardized tests; tutored students during after school hours

• Generated weekly reports for parents and school records; created portfolios of student work. Communicated with parents through email and phone calls.

 

Opportunities for Learning - Culver City, California / November 2004 - October 2005

Academic Recovery Teacher

• Grades 7-12 (English Language Arts, math, history, science, and electives)

• Managed student enrollments; created academic and personal learning goal contracts; administered reading and math diagnostic tests; assisted with college applications; composed letters of recommendations for college applications; created reports of student progress, including grade reports; communicated with parents in person, through emails, and through phone calls

 

Lake Havasu High School - Lake Havasu, Arizona / August 2000 - May 2002

High School English Teacher

• Grade 10 (general and remedial English language arts)

• Developed lessons, quizzes, tests, projects, delivered instruction, and identified student progress through text-based and letter-based grade reports

• Communicated with parents and guardians in-person and through emails and phone calls.

 

Milwaukee Public Schools - Milwaukee, Wisconsin / August 1997 - June 2000

Long-term / Daily Substitute Teacher

• Long-term positions: One semester of US History and special education team teacher for freshman math, English, and resource support; documented progress reports and issued grades; communicated with parents in person and through phone calls and emails

• Grades 7-12 (regular and special education, including self-contained classrooms and resource rooms); English, math, history, science, and electives