Rachel Perkins

Software Engineer at Fleet

Rachel Perkins has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Rachel began their career in 2009 as a Kindergarten Extended Day Teacher at Challenger School, where they facilitated various activities and provided homework help. Rachel then worked as an Instructional Aide at Laguna Hills High School before transitioning to a Mathematics Teacher role at Crystal Middle School, Saratoga High School, and Mt. Pleasant High School.

In 2013, Rachel joined El Camino High School as a Mathematics Teacher, where they gained extensive experience teaching Algebra 2 Honors, Algebra 2 CP, Algebra 1, and Remediation classes. Rachel also took on additional roles such as District Level Teacher Learning Team Member, Professional Development Committee Member, Class Advisor, Animal Club Advisor, and School-wide Algebra 1 Tutor. Rachel actively participated in conferences and professional development activities to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of education.

Rachel expanded their skill set by teaching Yearbook as an elective course at El Camino High School, where they managed a team of students and oversaw the production of a printed publication. Rachel taught various skills related to photography, design, marketing, and journalism.

Aside from their career in education, Rachel briefly worked as a Volleyball Coach at Burlingame Recreation in 2014.

In 2021, Rachel took on roles as a Frontend Developer and Software Engineer at Fleet Device Management, highlighting their transition into the technology industry.

Overall, Rachel Perkins has a strong background in education, particularly in the field of mathematics, and has demonstrated versatility in their roles. Rachel has shown a commitment to professional development and actively engages in extracurricular activities and community involvement. Recently, they have expanded their skill set in the technology sector.

Rachel Perkins has a diverse education history. Rachel obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Diego State University in 2008. In 2011, Rachel completed their Master's degree in Teaching from UC Irvine and also obtained a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Math and Psychology from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

In recent years, Rachel has focused on acquiring certifications and skills in various fields. Rachel completed a Full Stack Development program at Hackbright Academy in 2021. Rachel has also pursued self-learning through platforms like freeCodeCamp, where they completed the JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures course in December 2020. Furthermore, Rachel enhanced their expertise in UX design by completing courses such as "Becoming a UX Designer from Scratch" and "Emotional Design" from The Interaction Design Foundation in November 2020. Rachel also obtained certifications in subjects like Information Visualization, Mobile User Experience Design, User Research, and UI Design Patterns.

These experiences illustrate Rachel's commitment to continuous learning and their dedication to expanding their knowledge in education, programming, and UX design.

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Timeline

  • Software Engineer

    June 1, 2021 - present

  • Frontend Developer

    April 1, 2021