Rachel Burgess

Teacher/Mentor

Education

Rachel graduated from California State University of Long Beach with her Bachelors in Childhood Development and Family Studies. Upon completing her degree she started to pursue her Special Education Teaching Credential. She is now in her final semesters of grad school with intentions of carrying out a Masters in Educational Administration.

Experience

Previous to Futures, Rachel had worked along side several classrooms for LA Unified as a part of their Special Education response team during the height of the pandemic. She also spent two years working for Fairchild Air Force Base as a specialized behavior assistant with active duty military families. Currently, on top of teaching for Futures, she also runs the academic curriculum development for Long Beach Yacht Club Sailing Program.

Fun Facts and Hobbies

  • Teaches group fitness classes during free time (cycle, HIIT, strength)
  • 1 of 7 teachers in my family.
  • Loves sushi and long walks on the beach.
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