RACHEL CARRIER
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER 8-12
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Social Studies teaching
position that utilizes my passion
for teaching to ensure all students
are college and career ready.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Social Studies
Western Kentucky University
2015
Bachelor of Arts
Broadcasting (Major)
History (Minor)
Western Kentucky University
2009
CERTIFICATION
Statement of Eligibility for
Teaching Social Studies
Grades 8 Through 12
Educational Professional
Standards Board
CONTACT
233 Lovers Lane
Glasgow, KY 42141
270.952.4869
rachelmcarrier@gmail.com
http://rachelcarrier.weebly.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Classroom Teacher - Metcalfe County High School, Edmonton, KY
August 2016 - Present
Taught four sections of United States History
Taught one section of AP Psychology
Co-taught with a special education teacher to ensure needs were met for a
variety of students
Used an array of technological resources to work with parents and keep them
up to date on student progress
Partnered with a mentor teacher to improve in all areas of teaching with a
focus on differentiation
Completed Cycle 2 of the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, with Cycle 3 in
progress
Instructional Assistant Bowling Green Junior High, Bowling Green, KY
March 2016 June 2016
Worked closely with 8th grade special needs students to ensure their
success in various content areas including math, science, and social studies
Student Teacher Anne Frank Gymnasium, Werne, Germany
November 2015
Taught English abroad to grades 6-11 over a four week period
Experienced first-hand the education system while being fully immersed in the
German culture
Student Teacher Greenwood High School, Bowling Green, KY
August - November 2015
Taught Geography, US History, and World Civilization
Majority ESL classes with students speaking 19 different languages
K-PREP Aid Rockfield Elementary School, Bowling Green, KY
May 2015
Assisted Curriculum Coordinator Natlaia Estes with student accommodations
Substitute Teacher Bowling Green Independent School District, Bowling
Green, KY
October 2014 March 2016
Facilitated student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teachers
Bowling Green High School and Bowling Green Junior High
Clinical Experiences and Practices in Teaching (CEPT) Program, WKU
Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green, KY
August 2014 May 2015
Taught in a high school classroom two days a week
In depth PGES training
Directly learned the practices of effective teachers in a college & career ready
school
 RACHEL CARRIER
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER 8-12

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Placement Summer Institute - Bowling Green, KY
June 2016
Attended a 30-hour professional development in order to teach
Advanced Placement Psychology

TeachMeet Bowling Green, KY

REFERENCES
Peter DiStefano
Metcalfe County High School
Assistant Principal
Curriculum Coordinator
Peter.Distefano@metcalfe.kyschools.us
Brandy Morgan
Metcalfe County High School
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Exceptional Education Teacher
Brandy.Morgan@metcalfe.kyschools.us
Blake Settle
Bowling Green High School
Social Studies Teacher
Blake.Settle@bgreen.kyschools.us
Cameron James
Greenwood High School
Library Media Specialist
Cameron.James@warren.kyschools.us
October 2015 & October 2014
Attended a 6-hour professional development which brings
together educators sharing new technologies and innovations in the
classroom
Student Engagement for Secondary Teachers - John
Antonetti, Bowling Green, KY
June 2015
Attended a workshop for improved student achievement through
writing and higher-order thinking practices
TeachMeet BGHS Bowling Green, KY
June 2016
Using the website Canva as a simple graphic design tool for everyday
use.
WKU CEPT Team Bowling Green, KY
April 2015
Developing questioning strategies to benefit teaching in a high
school classroom
TeachMeet Bowling Green, KY
October 2014
Use of QuizStar in a high school classroom

Union County First Leadership Class - Morganfield, KY

Participated in a year-long course consisting of various leadership
and team-building activities, culminating in a presentation on Union
County high school graduates' college success post-graduation

TO LEARN MORE
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Union County Attorney WMSK-FM Morganfield, KY
Morganfield, KY May 2009-April 2011
April 2011- July 2014 On-Air Talent
Administrative Assistant Community Liason