Rachel Page
Fort Collins
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative approaches to enhance learning environments and drive student success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Dean
Fort Collins Middle School
Fort Collins
05.2023 - Current
- Overseeing classroom teachers, conducting teacher observations and providing instructional feedback.
- Planning and organizing MAPs and state testing.
- Analyzing testing data for curriculum and instructional improvements.
- Building the yearly course grid for scheduling.
- Building student schedules that meet the needs of students, families, teachers, and support staff.
- Supporting MTSS processes and 504 plan updates and implementation
- Monitoring day-to-day management of school activities and student behavior.
- Collaborating with the head of school on planning school activities, calendars, instructional improvements, staffing changes, and school efficiency.
- Ensuring that CECFCs schools continue to grow, develop, and rise to meet the mission statement.
Instructional Coach, MTSS/504 coordinator
CEC Middle School
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Supporting teacher development of instructional strategies and best practices.
- Supervised and coordinated Induction for new teachers through CSI.
- Coordinating PLC meetings and Professional Development
- Collaborated with testing coordinator on planning and analyzing MAPs and CMAS testing.
- Developed MTSS processes, maintained records, and ensured fidelity in data collection and support of MTSS students.
- Maintaining and updating 504 plans by collecting feedback from teachers and parents and developing accommodations that meet 504 student needs. Ensuring that 504 plans are being served and met throughout the school day.
- Collaborating with leadership on school improvement. Overseeing teaching staff and maintaining expectations and standards
- Stepped in as Interim Head of School during a gap in leadership, March to May 2023
Teacher of Science and Math
CECFC High School and Middle Schools
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Teaching various math and science courses, designing new courses, curriculum, and math programs, connecting with students, and preparing them with 21st century skills.
- As the team lead for math and science at Fort Collins Middle School I worked toward maintaining consistency in curriculum and teaching standards. Communicating with administration on department needs and growth.
- One year as the Gifted and Talented Coordinator at Fort Collins West Middle School. I coordinated and conducted screening testing for exceptional students and reviewed and maintained Advanced Learning Plans for identified GT students
- Since 2017 I have been a mentor for new teachers where I supported induction and onboarding of new teachers, conducted meetings with new teachers to help them develop their teaching skills, adapt to their new role, and understand CEC’s mission. I also train new mentor teachers
Tutor
CEC Fort Collins High School
09.2012 - 11.2012
- Working one on one with students to find misunderstandings and strengthen concept skills as well as building study skills in preparation for assessments.
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2012
Bachelors of Biological Science - Ecology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2011
Associates of General Studies - Natural Resources
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO07-2001
Skills
- Teaching excellence
- Performance assessment
- Staff development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Academic Dean
Fort Collins Middle School
05.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach, MTSS/504 coordinator
CEC Middle School
10.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher of Science and Math
CECFC High School and Middle Schools
01.2013 - 01.2022
Tutor
CEC Fort Collins High School
09.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelors of Biological Science - Ecology
Colorado State University
Associates of General Studies - Natural Resources
Front Range Community College
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Colorado State University