Rachel M.

Kuzma
Current Address: (937) 594-2838 Permanent Address:
32 E 17th Ave Kuzma.27@osu.edu 325 Shellbark Rd
Columbus, OH 43201 Marysville OH, 43040

EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Major: Early Childhood Education Expected Graduation: May ‘20

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Nanny Blacklick, OH
Full-time Caregiver May ‘19 – August ‘19
● Responsible for orchestrating daily activities and planning educational outings for two children,
aged 8 and 11, for 50 hours a week
● Gained strategies for how to best communicate with a child working on emotional control
YMCA Kids Connect Summer Camp Plain City, OH
Summer Camp Counselor May ‘17 – August ‘18
● Led 16 children aged K-1 every weekday for 8 weeks with the freedom and responsibility to fully
plan and implement the daily crafts and activities
● Learned how to independently handle children with varying emotional and behavioral disabilities
and was frequently the authority figure in the room

EDUCATION PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE

Avery Elementary Hilliard, OH
Student Teacher August ’19 – Present
● Responsible for small-group and full-group content instruction
● Participate in professional development and staff meetings to understand expectations of a full-
time teacher
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities Columbus, OH
Inclusion Preschool Classroom Aide August ’18-December ‘18
● Learned strategies and techniques for differentiating instruction while assisting teachers with
classroom activities and behavior management
Graham Elementary and Middle School Columbus, OH
After-School Program Volunteer Jan ’18- May ‘18
● Acted as a role model and positive influence for students in grades K-8 once a week
● Aided students in completing homework and assisted teachers in organizing groups for activities
Hubbard Elementary School Columbus, OH
Kindergarten Classroom Aide Jan ’17- May ‘17
● Volunteered 12 hours a week in a classroom of students with vastly different levels of ability
● Guided small groups of 4-5 students practice their sight words

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
College Mentors for Kids Columbus, OH
College Mentor August ’18- Present
● Mentor a student for 2 hours each week while participating in a group educational activity