- Willamette
- Graduate School of Education
- Candidates
- 2011 Candidates
- Profiles
- Rachael M Peterson
Rachael M Peterson
Master of Arts in Teaching
Authorizations
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Endorsements
Multiple Subjects
Endorsements (pending)
ESOL, Reading
Teaching Strengths
- Flexibility and organization
- Understanding of child development with a focus on students as individuals
- Collaborative team player
- Committed to learning
- Recognition of various learning styles
- Objective, reflective educator
- Strong relations with parents and colleagues
- Teaching thematically across the content
- Reading endorsement pending; intend to obtain ESOL endorsement
Education
- Willamette University, BA (psychology with emplasis in elementary education)
- Willamette University, MAT
Teacher Research Topic
Best practices in literacy
Experience
Student Teaching
- Pringle Elementary School, 4-5 blended classroom
Practicum Teaching
- Lee Elementary School, kindergarten
Other Experience
- Undergraduate internship (psychology major): McKinley Elementary School, all grade levels, supervised by school counselor
- Undergraduate work-study: Bush Elementary School, "Tiger Club" after-school program coordinator
- Ski and snowboard instructor and SkiCamp program coordinator: Willamette Pass Resort (6 winter seasons)
Supervisors
Student Teaching Supervisor
- Carol Decembre, Pringle Elementary School, Salem, Ore.
Practicum Supervisor
- Kathie Bridges, Lee Elementary School, Salem, Ore.
University Supervisor
- Jennifer Roberts, jarobert@willamette.edu