Rachel Tavares

Instructed 9th-12th grade students (approx. 450 students) in Physical Education units such as disc golf, floor hockey, pickleball, and team handball Taught three sections of 9th grade Health curriculum, including Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, CPR/AED and First Aid, and Sex Education and Decision Making Developed curriculum scope and sequence for Health and Physical Education Department

Health and Physical Education Teacher - Bristol County Agricultural High School - Dighton, MA

(2024-08 - 2026-06)

• Instructed 9th-12th grade students (approx. 450 students) in Physical Education units such as disc golf, floor hockey, pickleball, and team handball
• Taught three sections of 9th grade Health curriculum, including Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, CPR/AED and First Aid, and Sex Education and Decision Making
• Developed curriculum scope and sequence for Health and Physical Education Department
• Collected data from student assessments to utilize for progress and future adjustments
• As Girls JV Soccer Coach Fall 2024, created practice plans, developed skills, and fostered team building for a supportive and positive sport experience; tracked data from games to analyze and further develop the team

Adapted Physical Education Teacher - Davisville Middle School - North Kingstown, RI

(2023-08 - 2024-06)

• Created IEP goals and lessons designed to work toward goals
• Co-taught integrated PE classes to support and modify tasks for students
• Taught Health units such as Environmental Safety, Emotional Health, and Healthy Relationships
• Evaluated students for APE services by collecting and analyzing data
• As Unified Basketball coach, created practice plans and built a safe, inclusive environment for all team members to learn, grow, and play

Wellness Teacher PreK-5th grade - Mary Fonseca Elementary School - Fall River, MA

(2022-08 - 2023-06)

• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons for units such as Self Identity, Emotional Health, Personal Hygiene, Nutrition, and Exercise
• Worked with ELL students and students with diverse social, emotional, and learning needs

Masters of Education - Springfield College (2021-05)

Bachelor of Science - Movement and Sports Studies - Springfield College (2019-05)