Rachel E Buff

Education skills applicable to wide variety of industries.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

For the past 16 years, I have experienced multiple levels and positions in Education. Through this experience, I have gained understanding in a variety of skills such as public speaking, leadership, management, and adaptability.

Experience

  • K-5 Art Educator, 6th-8th IB MYP Arts at Chicago Public Schools
    Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    International Bachelorette Middle Years Program Arts (6th-8th), Arts Liaison, K-5 Visuals Arts instructor

  • Visual arts teacher (AP certified) at Brookland Cayce High School
    Aug 2015 - Jul 2021 · 6 yrs

    -Responsible for creating and implementing curriculum for: traditional art, digital art, and Collegiate level art. -Mentor teacher for the USC student teaching program -Instructed students in numerous visual based technologies

  • Greenville County Schools (Greenville, South Carolina, United States)
    • Fine Arts Department Chair
      Aug 2011 - Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      -Organized departmental meetings -Facilitated financial distributions -Collected information and concerns regarding school policies for administrative consideration -Mentored new teachers within the department

    • Visual Art educator
      Aug 2008 - Jun 2015 · 6 yrs 11 mos

      -Initiated, sought funding, and implemented the school’s first Digital Media Arts program -Created and instructed professional development courses for colleagues involving technology and arts integration -Responsible for creating and implementing curriculum for Digital and Business/Marketing Art and Traditional Fine Art. -Member of the school’s Technology Implementation committee -Founded and administered Fresh Start Initiative, a program devoted to providing school materials for students-in-need through community involvement

  • Arts and Theatre Day Camp Instructor at Lee University
    Jun 2009 - Jun 2009 · 1 mo

  • Long term Substitute for Learning Disabled group at Greenville County Schools
    Feb 2008 - Jun 2008 · 5 mos