Rachel Schifino
@rachelschifino
I lead K–8 literacy and curriculum to improve student outcomes.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic, student-centered educational leader with over a decade of K–8 teaching and curriculum experience, currently serving as Director of Literacy & Curriculum for a nine-campus charter network.
I lead network-wide ELA/Humanities curriculum development and end-to-end curriculum projects, supervise curriculum specialists and instructional coaches, and design professional learning frameworks that contributed to double-digit growth in reading proficiency.
I prioritize culturally responsive leadership, literacy equity, and scalable instruction systems, partnering with senior teams and vendors to integrate digital learning tools and build teacher efficacy across campuses.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Literacy & Curriculum
K-8 Public Charter Network
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Lead development and implementation of ELA/Humanities curriculum across a nine-campus network serving 5,000+ students, driving double-digit growth in reading proficiency. Manage curriculum projects, supervise curriculum specialists and coaches, and implement scalable systems for curriculum adoption and teacher support.
Instructional Coach
K-12 Public School District
Jan 2006 - Jan 2022 (16 years)
Facilitated teacher coaching cycles, authored ELA curriculum and unit assessments aligned to state standards, and led PLCs and data meetings to improve instructional practices across K–12. Designed and delivered professional development workshops to enhance teacher effectiveness and equity in literacy access.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUChatham University
Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Completed a Master of Arts in Secondary Education at Chatham University.
UPUniversity of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts, History
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of Pittsburgh.
GUGwynedd Mercy University
Master of Science, Educational Administration
Completed a Master of Science in Educational Administration at Gwynedd Mercy University.
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Location
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