Rachel Westman

Adjunct instructor and K–12 Reading Specialist with 10 years of classroom teaching experience and graduate-level online teaching experience. Certified online distance instructor with expertise in literacy assessment, curriculum design, and adult learner engagement.

Adjunct Professor (Online – Graduate Level) at Northern Michigan University (2025-09 – Present)

• Designed and facilitated online graduate coursework in reading education; developed assessments; provided individualized feedback; maintained active instructor presence.

First & Second Grade Teacher at Trinity School (2017-01 – Present)

• Designs data-informed literacy instruction; led professional development; mentors paraprofessionals; delivery of instruction across in-person, hybrid, and online formats.

M.Ed. in K–12 Reading Specialist – Northern Michigan University (2025-01)

B.S. in Elementary Education – Indiana Wesleyan University (2013-01)

B.S. in Secondary Social Studies Education – Indiana Wesleyan University (2013-01)