Rachel Unger Application PackageUnger Rachel M
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4244 Post Avenue Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
1(305)926-8482
HomeWork
ungerita@yahoo.com
Email Address
1(305)926-8482
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
NoResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:Middle Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City
affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board?
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I am a devoted citizen of the City of Miami Beach! I am hardworking and looking forward to be engaged and
actively involved in a committee that will help encourage progress in Miami Beach. I am capable of contributing
positively and actively in any committee that I will join. I have a unique persp
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office
(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
No Organization Information Submitted.
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
No Owned Property Information submitted.
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Female
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Rachel Unger agreed to the following terms on 12/7/2020 12:21:25 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
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telephone: 305.673.7411
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public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
R ACHEL MOSTKOFF UNGER
rachelmostkoffunger@gmail.com | Miami Beach, FL | 305.926.8482
Teacher & Community Leader
Commitment to Students Through Excellence in the Classroom and Social Justice Advocacy in the Community.
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” -Malcolm X
Passionate educator dedicated to excellence in and outside the classroom. 15+ years of classroom expertise with emphasis
on reading; experience teaching students with learning disabilities, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and gifted
students. Design and foster innovative learning environments that promote diversity and challenge students to apply critical
thinking. Cultivate positive parent and collegial relationships to support students’ social and emotional needs.
Awarded by Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce for Excellence in Education as a “Woman Worth Knowing.”
Sole recipient of the 2016-2017 Countywide “Values Matter Kindness Award.”
Speaker at CLEO Institute Climate Change Summit to address issues of food waste and the effect on climate change.
Appointed Chair of Community Service Committee for National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) to Develop Community
Engagement for social justice causes.
Successfully lobbied Miami-Dade County to adopt new research-based gun violence prevention programs through PACT.
PACT Executive Committee Member and VP of Public Relations and Media
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION → DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES → DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION → CLASSROOM CULTURE DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT→ TECH IN THE CLASSROOM → FAMILY ENGAGEMENT → CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Miami Beach, FL 2013 to Present
Fifth Grade: Teacher of the Gifted 2016 to Present
Fifth Grade: General Education Teacher 2014 to 2016
Third Grade: Teacher of the Gifted 2013 to 2014
Developed unique community partnerships to create hands-on experiences for students.
Head of Reading and Language Arts for 5th Grade.
Create and initiate all activities for the “Kindness Club.”
Leader of the Green Team in conjunction with “The Green Schools” initiative.
Leader of school advisory council, “Education Excellence.”
TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM FOUNDATION SCHOOL, Miami Beach, FL 2008 to 2013
Preschool Teacher 2011 to 2013
Parent/Child Center Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator 2008 to 2013
Utilized Reggio Emilia philosophy approach to create an atmosphere of collaborative innovation.
Managed team of 6 teachers for Parent/Child program.
Served as Language and Literacy expert for pre-kindergarten classes.
Developed the curriculum for the school’s “parent child” program.
Selected to observe various preschools throughout the U.S. in order to integrate new programs and ideas to the Foundation School.
Increased enrollment in parent-child programs.
SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Miami Beach, FL 2005 to 2007
Third Grade Teacher
Taught students of all academic levels while significantly increasing proficiency in ESOL students.
Please continue for highlights of community service initiatives, earlier teaching experience, and educational qualifications.
R ACHEL U NGER
rachelmostkoffunger@gmail.com | 305. 926.8482
PG 2 of 2
NORTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, North Miami, FL 2000 to 2005
Third Grade Teacher
Earned “Teacher of the Year” and, “Rookie Teacher of the Year” at a Title 1 School.
Taught T.E.A.M. classes, regular education classes, and alternative education classes comprised entirely of students
retained in the third grade.
Increased Accelerated Reader test scores 200% compared to other classes; utilized behavior management, structured
learning environment, and READ 180 software.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & BOARD SERVICE
National Council of Jewish Women | Chair of Community Service Committee | 2019 to Present
Appointed to serve 2-year term in organization focused on empowerment, advocacy, and social justice. Develop community
programs and participate in efforts to lobby U.S. Congress on social justice issues.
PACT: Executive Committee Member |Gun Violence Prevention Task Force | Spokesperson | 2016 to Present
Serve as key liaison and spokesperson to city and government officials. Conducted research to support initiatives, secured
relationships with nonprofits, and successfully lobbied Miami-Date County to adopt new research-based gun violence prevention
programs.
Temple Beth Sholom | Social Justice Network Co-Chair/Board of Trustees Member | 2015 to Present
As Co-Chair: Collaborate with Temple leadership on community education initiatives; coordinate with subcommittees to plan
events, create task forces, and campaigns for justice reform. As Board Member: Appointed to hiring committee, elementary
school task force, and welcoming committee. Volunteer with Food Rescue US to rescue food from Whole Foods and deliver to
Lotus House (women’s shelter). Also initiated food rescue from South Beach Food and Wine festival. Invited as guest speaker at
CLEO Institute Climate Change Summit to discuss food waste and the relationship to climate change.
EDUCATION & ENDORSEMENTS
MS.Ed, Specification in Reading & Learning Disabilities, University of Miami, 2002, graduated with honors and, “Top Education
Student Award”
BS.Ed, Elementary/ESOL, State of Florida NCATE approved teacher education program, University of Miami, 2000
Endorsements: Reading, ESOL, Gifted