Rebecca Wilson
Rossville,GA
Summary
Dedicated teacher with over 15 years of experience in elementary education. Expertise in creating engaging lesson plans and utilizing effective communication strategies to enhance student learning and foster a collaborative classroom environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Recovery/EIP Teacher 1st Grade
Whitfield County Schools
08.2007 - 05.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
3rd Grade Teacher
Whitfield County Schools
08.2001 - 05.2007
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and academic success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
5th Grade Teacher
Hamilton County Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligning with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and adjusted instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that promoted critical thinking skills.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to facilitate communication between home and school regarding student progress.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
Computer Lab Teacher
Brainerd Baptist School
08.1993 - 05.1998
- Developed and implemented computer curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences in software applications and programming concepts.
- Maintained computer lab equipment, ensuring functionality and security protocols were followed.
- Organized workshops for students on digital literacy and online safety practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on educational technology trends, consistently bringing fresh ideas back to the classroom environment.
- Enhanced students'' computer skills by providing hands-on learning opportunities in a lab setting.
Education
Specialist's Degree - Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL03-2009
High School Diploma -
Brainerd High School
Chattanooga, TN08-1972
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05-1977
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Reading Recovery/EIP Teacher 1st Grade
Whitfield County Schools
08.2007 - 05.2017
3rd Grade Teacher
Whitfield County Schools
08.2001 - 05.2007
5th Grade Teacher
Hamilton County Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
Computer Lab Teacher
Brainerd Baptist School
08.1993 - 05.1998
Specialist's Degree - Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
High School Diploma -
Brainerd High School
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga