April Rummel
Cabot,AR
Summary
Education professional with extensive experience in special education and classroom management at Cabot Public School District. Expertise in creating personalized learning strategies and enhancing parent engagement, leading to improved student performance. Proficient in curriculum development and collaborative teamwork, providing effective support for diverse learners.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion/ Self-Contained Para Professional
Cabot Public School District
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily operations for 150 eighth-grade students to maintain efficiency.
- Delivered targeted, small-group instruction for students with IEP plans.
- Managed student behavior through effective positive intervention strategies.
- Facilitated individual support for students with severe disabilities to promote learning.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to ensure comprehensive support services.
- Contributed to team environments, enhancing overall workplace productivity.
- Attended IEP meetings, developed intervention strategies and communicated results to faculty members.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored specifically for individuals with disabilities.
Lead Technician
UAMS Kids First
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as lead technician in three-year-old classroom, ensuring compliance with UAMS regulations.
- Implemented engaging curriculum to promote active learning among children.
- Collaborated with classroom ECDS to provide structured support and necessary accommodations for each child.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
Homeschool Teacher
Self
01.2013 - 04.2021
- Instructed English, phonics, math, history, science, and reading courses.
- Evaluated student performance while providing discipline and guidance.
- Maintained student records in compliance with state laws.
- Oversaw laboratory experiments for practical learning experiences.
- Developed and implemented targeted learning guidelines for students.
- Encouraged student engagement through consistent positive reinforcement.
- Researched new ways of incorporating technology into instruction for more interactive learning experiences.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
ESL Teacher
Dada ABC Online ESL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Instructed children in China in English as a second language.
- Taught phonics, spelling, and writing skills to enhance literacy.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to meet varied student needs.
Substitute Teacher
Lonoke Exceptional School
Lonoke, USA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Helped teach developmentally delayed children from ages 6 weeks to 5yrs.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
Travel Consultant
Dillard's Travel
North Little Rock, USA
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Coordinated professional and cost-effective travel arrangements while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Responded to phone inquiries promptly and courteously, ensuring a positive client experience.
- Marketed and sold tour, cruise, air, car, and hotel products through proactive consulting.
- Managed miscellaneous office tasks including filing and maintaining daily sales records.
- Provided accurate information responses to consumer inquiries regarding general and package travel.
Travel Consultant/Accounting
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
North Little Rock, USA
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Executed all military air, car, and hotel reservations efficiently.
- Secured payments and submitted paperwork to accounting department promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts payable and processed invoices.
- Performed bookkeeping tasks alongside general office responsibilities.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers in the travel industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2025
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School
Cabot, AR05-1998
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Special education
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Effective communication
- Parent engagement
- Multitasking skills
- Conflict resolution
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inclusion/ Self-Contained Para Professional
Cabot Public School District
08.2022 - Current
Lead Technician
UAMS Kids First
01.2021 - 07.2022
ESL Teacher
Dada ABC Online ESL
01.2018 - 01.2019
Homeschool Teacher
Self
01.2013 - 04.2021
Substitute Teacher
Lonoke Exceptional School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Travel Consultant
Dillard's Travel
01.2002 - 01.2006
Travel Consultant/Accounting
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School
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