Candice Rumble
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
- To obtain an elementary teaching position.
- Dual Pennsylvania Certification
- Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Master in Education
- Reading Specialist Certification (Pending)
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Facilitator Certificate
American Federation of Teachers
2021.01 - 202.01
- Implement best practices and pedagogy to effectively present content with fidelity
- Help educators connect students’ cultures, languages, and life experiences to learning.
- Enhanced leadership abilities and expertise by delivering forward-thinking training to staff.
Preschool Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2007.08 - Current
- Provide quality differentiated instruction to a variety of learners ranging from 3yrs
- To 5yrs
- Collaborate with Early Intervention staff to create and modify IEP’s
- Exhibit inclusive practices
- Use of communication and knowledge to teach developmentally appropriate skills to emergent readers.
Kindergarten Readiness Program Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2014.07 - 2019.08
- Provide authentic kindergarten experiences for students going to kindergarten
- Provide quality differentiated instruction to kindergarten ready students.
STEM Team Professional Development Team
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2018.02 - 2019.01
- Create science content and activities that align to 2 Big Day for Pre-K themes
- Present developed activities to PPS peers at a 3 hour professional development workshop.
Piloted Big Day Pre-K Curriculum
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Provide authentic feedback to help identify sections of the curriculum that need strengthened as well as areas of effectiveness and usefulness
- Use data to track student progress.
Elect Student Works Program Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2007.09 - 2008.05
- Provide direct math and literacy instruction to diverse group of fifth graders
- Provide one-on-one instruction
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes, exams, and projects, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
Tutor/Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
2006.08 - 2007.10
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
Day to Day Substitute Teacher
Chartiers Valley School District
2006.10 - 2007.06
- Provide day to day required job as detailed by permanent teacher.
Education
MEd plus Reading Specialist Certificate of Advanced Study -
University of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA12.2023
B.S.Ed. Elementary and Early Childhood Education -
Duquesne University
PITTSBURGH, PA05.2006
Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Project-based learning
- Subject matter expertise
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Affiliations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children
- International Literacy Association
- Beginning With Books
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Facilitator Certificate
American Federation of Teachers
2021.01 - 202.01
STEM Team Professional Development Team
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2018.02 - 2019.01
Piloted Big Day Pre-K Curriculum
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2016.08 - 2017.06
Kindergarten Readiness Program Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2014.07 - 2019.08
Elect Student Works Program Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2007.09 - 2008.05
Preschool Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2007.08 - Current
Day to Day Substitute Teacher
Chartiers Valley School District
2006.10 - 2007.06
Tutor/Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
2006.08 - 2007.10
MEd plus Reading Specialist Certificate of Advanced Study -
University of Pittsburgh
B.S.Ed. Elementary and Early Childhood Education -
Duquesne University
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