Rachel A.

Crozier
rachelacroz@gmail.com
58 Sunnyside Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528
(914)514-0848
EDUCATION
Fairfield University
Master of Arts in Education Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
Elementary Education

Graduated with Cumulative GPA of 3.95

Internship and Student Teaching experience at Long Lots Elementary School in Westport, CT
Course Highlights: Developing Literacy I and II, Extending Literacy for Grades 3-6, Learning Math in the Elementary Classroom,
Developing Integrated Curriculum for Elementary Students, Teaching Science in the Elementary Classroom

Fairfield University
Bachelor of Arts in English College of Arts and Sciences
Five Year Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Certification Program in Elementary Education

Fairfield, CT
August 2016

Fairfield, CT
May 2015

Minors: Educational Studies, Mathematics, Religious Studies

Graduated Cum Laude with Cumulative GPA of 3.67, and Major GPA of 3.72
Inducted into the Mathematics Honor Society (2012), International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta (2014), honor society for
religious studies and theology Theta Alpha kappa (2015), and National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2013).
Received Deans List (minimum GPA of 3.5) for seven consecutive semesters, and maintained Magis Scholar standing for eight semesters
Course Highlights: Advanced Composition for Teachers, Special Learners in the Regular Classroom, Teaching and Learning Grammar,
Introduction to Educational Technology

University of Dar es Salaam

Study Abroad Teachers Assistant in Jesuit Gonzaga Primary School

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

February June 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Long Lots Elementary School
K-5 Intern

Westport, CT
2015/16 School Year

Exposed to district-wide implemented curriculum and classroom management expectations throughout the Westport District
Attended school-specific and full district Professional Developments
Experience in teaching and managing specials such as Art, Music, Spanish, P.E., and assisting the Special Education teachers and ParaProfessionals; interdisciplinary connections actively formed and influenced all instruction.

Student Teacher Grade One

Planned and implemented a literacy curriculum using a balanced literacy program: Shared and Interactive Readings, Shared and Interactive
Writing, phonics lessons using Wilson Language Basics: Fundations, Guided Readings and Strategy Groups, Reading Workshop, and
Writing Workshops.
Designed daily Reading Workshop through Heinemann series editor Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Teaching Reading and Writing
Workshop with Calkins Units of Study in Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing; planned Guided Reading and Strategy Groups
using Jennifer Serravallos Reading Strategies Book.
Planned and implemented math lessons using the Singapore Math Primary Mathematics curriculum; lessons consistently incorporated an
Anchor Task, Guided Practice, Journal, and Independent Practice.
Differentiated instruction for heterogeneous classroom, including students in RTI program and with IEP, while honoring state and common
core standards; utilized running records and charting to record progress over time
Proactively utilized Responsive Classroom management techniques, such as Morning Meeting, to maintain an encouraging, uplifting,
constructive, and safe learning environment for each child.

Instructor for Special Olympics Elementary Unified Sports

Spring 2016

Spring 2016

Weekly, engages and participates in gross motor and social activities with 10 students with special needs; one-on-one for non-verbal,
physically aggressive, highly auditory and physically sensitive student.
Practice communication and social skills to develop verbal expression and strengthen peer interaction
Gross motor function is highlighted by students exposure to rope swing, large jumping mats, rolling carts, beach balls, parachute

Rachel A. Crozier
rachelacroz@gmail.com
58 Sunnyside Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528
(914)514-0848
Rye YMCA Day Camp

Rye, NY

Inclusion Specialist

June August 2015, 2016

Psychologist/Special Needs coordinator; liaison between parents and counselors to ensure consistency in emotional, linguistic, and
interpersonal support given to certain campers. Self-initiated, held life-changing conversations with over 70 campers with behavioral,
emotional, and intellectual needs and provided counselors with resources and support to meet campers needs.
Meticulous records of every conversation and personal detail acquired about each camper; these notes became the foundation for the
following days conversations and camper/counselor support given, and conversations held with parents/guardians.
Winner of the 2015 Counselor of the Year Award for tirelessly working with groups most difficult and confusing campers to increase
overall camp inclusivity and campers proactive ability to self-regulate their calmness, kindness, and communication with peer group.

Group Leader and Counselor

Winner of 2012 Counselor of the Year Award: voted by approximately 80 employees in recognition of outstanding ability to build camper
community through effective communication skills, modeling kindness, conflict resolution strategies, and collaboration with co-workers.

Fairfield University Writing Center

Peer Tutor

Fairfield, CT
September 2012 May 2015

Develop students writing abilities by promoting a productive writing process, collaborating to create and understand new ideas, and
encouraging individuality as a writer and thinker
Teach and reinforce foundational grammar rules; introduce new strategies for effective writing in all genres
Constructively enhance students writing through guided conversation, reflection, and editing
Selected as a tutor after completion of Writing and Responding class and interview process

Note The Way Music Ministry

Musician Counselor
Media Journalist/Blogger

June August 2010-2012

Arlington Heights, IL
June August 2014

Reside in community with a team of seven college musician interns who collaborated daily to design and implement three weekend retreats
for middle and high school student interested in the connection between music, faith, and prayer in their lives; rigorous music rehearsals,
active communication with Catholic Dioceses, evaluation and recrafting of previous retreats.
Solidify and strengthen communication between NTW and outside supporters by creating a blog-http://notetheway.blogspot.com and
writing regular posts concerning the ministrys goals, achievements, and daily pursuits.
Engage retreat small groups of approximately six students in contemplation and discussion of faith, prayer, and music, providing opportune
moments of singing and playing musical instruments to experience connection between the three components.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attended Kristi Mrazs PD for Westport District of teachers; author of Mindset for Learning and Smarter Charts and Purposeful Play
Engaged in two sessions of Jennifer Serravallos district-wide discussion and grade-specific application of new Reading Strategies Book
Co-created and observed Dr. Yeap Ban Har, Singapore Math Curriculum extraordinaire, develop 1 st grade lesson on concept of regrouping

TECHNOLOGY

Consistently utilized Lexia Reading and XtraMath for students with Tier 2 support or an IEP
Familiar with Smart Board/Document Camera technology, design, and usage for instruction
Proficient in Prezi, webpage design using Weebly.Com and Google Blogger
Familiar with MyOn, Brain Pop Jr., IXL Math, Go Noodle, Typing Agent, Newsela, National Geographic Kids

SKILLS/PERSONAL INTERESTS

Conversational Spanish, from 7 consecutive years of high school/university level classes

Musician singer, clarinetist, guitarist
Research interests include: multi-sensory learning through kinesthetics and music; effects of technology and screen time on children and
adolescents
Aspiring author of a personal memoir and curriculum designer