Rachel D.

Kluber
38W221 Tanglewood Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Home: (630) 482-2268 Cell: (630) 418-2507 rkluber1@gmail.com www.rachelkluber.weebly.com

Career Objective
I believe that every student is unique and requires different supports to be mathematically successful. Therefore, I aim to obtain a career promoting classroom equity as a Mathematics Teacher in a high school setting.

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL Bachelor of Science Major: Mathematics Minor: Secondary Education Applying for Type 09 (6-12) Illinois Teaching Certification Rosary High School, Aurora, IL St. Catherine of Siena Scholar Award (Valedictorian) Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Society Member 9/2008 Present Graduation: 5/2013

9/2004 5/2008

Teaching Experience
Spring 2013 Streamwood High School, Streamwood, IL District U-46 Student Teacher Teaching Algebra 1 with support and Algebra 2 Utilizing the technology-based Renaissance Learning program and the Cornell Notetaking Method to help students build foundational math skills based on the Common Core State Standards Implementing other technology such as TI-NSpire Calculators, SMART Board programs, and NEO Tablets Polishing classroom management skills while working with diverse students of low socioeconomic status and disruptive behavioral tendencies Fall 2012 Centennial High School, Champaign, IL Early Field Observer 31 Hours Instructed in an Accelerated Algebra II classroom for 9th 12th grade students Created graphic organizers to facilitate students note-taking during instruction Cultivated lesson planning techniques Spring 2012 Franklin Middle School, Champaign, IL Early Field Observer 33 Hours Developed engaging lessons and review games for 8th grade students in an Algebra I Class Interacted with a diverse student population with low socioeconomic status and low attendance Observed students participating in the college-readiness school program AVID Fall 2011 Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School, Paxton, IL Early Field Observer 56 Hours Formed meaningful lessons for an Algebra II and Calculus class Led homework checks and test review sessions Perceived the dynamic of a school in a rural setting

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Work Experience
Fall 2011 Present University of Illinois GAMES Camp Director Girls Adventures in Math, Engineering, and Science (GAMES) Summer Camp Women in Engineering Undergraduate Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Presides over a week-long residential, academic summer camp for rising 9th-12th grade girls interested in Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Material Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering Manages approximately 150 high school campers, 60 undergraduate camp staff members, and 20 curriculum coordinators Oversees camp admissions, development of camp curriculum, hiring, staff training, camp registration, camper/staff discipline, and evening camp activities Supervises parent contact and camp emergency situations Fall 2010 Fall 2012 Student Coordinator Women in Engineering Undergraduate Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Aided in planning recruitment events for female high school students interested in pursuing engineering at the University of Illinois Spring 2008 Fall 2010 Administrative Assistant Kluber, Inc. Batavia, IL Provided administrative support to an Engineering and Architecture firm involved in the design of public school buildings in Northern Illinois

Volunteer Experience
Fall 2012 - Present GeoJam Math Event, Champaign, IL Station Creator Collaborated on a team of future math educators to create a non-traditional math activity that will be used as a part of a tournament-style event in May 2013 for local high school students Spring 2012 Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Math Contest Finals, Score Runner Delivered blank tests to testing rooms and completed tests to judging rooms Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Vis-A-Vis Tutoring Program, Champaign, IL Tutoring Coordinator and Tutor Worked with local K-12 schools to provide volunteer undergraduate students to tutor in classrooms or after-school programs Mentored an 8th grade student in all subjects during after-school tutoring

Honors and Professional Memberships

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Member Epsilon Delta Education Fraternity Member Deans List, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL

References
Dr. Susan Larson Women in Engineering, Dir. smlarson@illinois.edu (217) 244 3817 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Mr. Hector Hernandez Cooperating Teacher hectorhernandez @u-46.org (708) 567 1355 Streamwood High School, IL Dr. Diane Cody Retired Superintendent dcody@d124.org (630) 742 5728 Evergreen Park School District 124

Mr. Adam Poetzel Clinical Asst. Professor apoetzel@illinois.edu (217) 333 0227 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rachel Kluber

Rachel Kluber