Teaching
Rachel seeks to influence the next creative generation as a part-time design educator at the California College of the Arts (CCA) and the School of The New York Times (NYTEdu). While her experience as a camp counselor influenced this passion, her academic pursuits fully crystalized in 2008 as a teaching assistant at UPenn.
Academic Curriculum Vitae
2022 – Present
California College of the Arts
Master of Design, Interaction Design
San Francisco, California
Adjunct Professor II
Leadership by Design — Summer 2022/2023
Designing Your Career — Spring 2023/2024
2016 – Present
The School of the New York Times
Certificate in Content Marketing
Virtual On-Demand
Lecturer
The Designer’s Guide to Building a Brand Story
(Course Recorded in 2016)
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2019 – 2021
California College of the Arts
Bachelor of Graphic Design
San Francisco, California
Substitute Teacher
Professional Practice — Fall 2019, Spring 2020/2021
2016
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
Substitute Teacher
Web Design — Spring 2016
2012 – 2016
School of Visual Arts
Continuing Education Program
New York, NY
Lecturer
Designer’s Guide: Building a Brand Story — Spring 2016
Print Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving — Fall 2013, Spring 2014/2015
Co-Lecturer (with Irina Lee)
What’s Your Type? — Fall 2012, Spring 2013
2008 – 2009
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Teaching Assistant
Graphic Design — Spring 2009
Digital Design Foundations — Fall 2008
Designing Your Career
Student Feedback
“This elective has been an absolute godsend, providing me with a plethora of invaluable resources and tools that have helped me gain a better understanding of the career landscape in the U.S. From expert career advice to industry insights and everything in between, this course has been a game-changer for me.”
“Another aspect I love about this class is the openness of everyone’s thoughts and work. The fact that everyone is willing to help one another out is truly inspiring. I feel like this type of environment is so beneficial to me as a student. The supportive community and collaborative spirit are just some of the things that are making this course such a valuable experience for me.”
“This course has pushed me to work on myself in terms of public speaking, talking about myself and my work, and creating materials aligning to the narrative. I would like to thank you for taking the initiative to create a course that truly bridges the gap between academia and getting into the industry.”
“Designing Your Career has been instrumental in my growth as a designer attempting to enter the workforce in the U.S. This program and the way it’s been taught by Rachel has shed light on a goldmine worth of information that I probably wouldn’t have been able to procure by myself.”