Rachael Shaw
Joplin
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Aide
Family Preservation Services
Joplin
12.2025 - Current
- Provided in-home, in-office, and community-based parenting support, mentoring, coaching, and drug testing, including mobile drug testing services at various agreed-upon locations, to families referred by the agency, ensuring services align with the family’s goals and needs.
- Assisted parents in developing parenting skills and strategies for child development.
- Coordinated resources and services to meet family needs and enhance stability.
- Facilitated family meetings to promote collaboration and understanding among members.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and offer guidance as needed.
- Documented interactions and progress in compliance with organizational standards.
- Collaborated with social workers to create tailored plans for family support.
Memorial Designer/Office Assistant
Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematory
Joplin
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Coordinated scheduling for funerals, burials, and cremations, to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with funeral directors to maintain accurate burial records.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone calls.
- Organized cemetery document-filing systems for easy access.
- Designed and ordered monuments, flat markers, and niches per client specifications.
- Ensured proper placement of cemetery items through departmental coordination.
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
English Teacher
Diamond High School
Diamond
08.2010 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance student participation and understanding of English literature.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating multiple subjects.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
English Teacher
Jasper High School
Jasper
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that promoted critical thinking skills.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to sustain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and curriculum enhancements.
- Assessed student progress through varied evaluation methods and feedback sessions.
- Integrated technology into lessons to foster interactive learning experiences.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavioral updates.
- Created instructional materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12-2008
Timeline
Parent Aide
Family Preservation Services
12.2025 - Current
Memorial Designer/Office Assistant
Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematory
06.2022 - 12.2025
English Teacher
Diamond High School
08.2010 - 05.2022
English Teacher
Jasper High School
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - English
Missouri Southern State University