Rebecca F. Bernstein
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and theatrical professional. Successful at performing independently or as a member of teaching team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
The Becker School
10.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Lesson Planing for both young toddler and three/four year old classrooms.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Founder/Artistic Director
Zoom Shakespeare Productions
03.2020 - Current
- I founded Zoom Shakespeare Productions in March of 2020 and since then the company has produced over fifty virtual productions, and six in person performances.
- As Artistic Director/Founder, I have been responsible for marketing, fundraising, and often directing.
Assistant Teacher
The Bertha Alyce Center
08.2014 - Current
- During my seven years at Bertha Alyce I have worked as an assistant teacher in Toddler and Pre-K Classrooms. I have been responsible for lesson planing, development documentation and teaching lessons.
Assistant Teacher
The Childhood Center
03.2014 - 05.2014
- At The Childhood Center, I worked with babies in both the 18-month room and the infant room. This position has taught me a great deal about human psychology and child development.
Mad Science of Houston
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Mad Science provides fun and education after-school programming, and has given me a great deal of understanding of child development and education. I taught children from preschool age to Fifth grade and worked several sessions of Mad Science's summer camp. When one is given a class of children from the ages Five to ten, tweaking lessons and teaching styles in order to cater to each child's age, personality and specific needs is a must. This position has gave me a great deal of experience working with people from various backgrounds. It also required problem solving, mediation and improvisation.
Theatre Specialist
JCC Camp Chi
06.2013 - 08.2013
- As the theatre specialist at JCC Camp Chi, I directed, choreographed and costumed a production of The Wizard of Oz for both camp sessions, and taught several theater classes a day. This job required a great deal of organization, communication, multi-tasking and improvisation.
Teaching Assistant
Mainstreet Theater
06.2007 - 06.2009
- As a TA at Mainstreet Theater's Kids On Stage camp, I was in charge of bringing a specific group of kids to and from their classes and assisting theatrical professionals in their lessons. In my three years with the camp I was given children of various ages. This job required organization, patience, and an ability to think on my feet.
Camp Counselor
Jewish Community Center
06.2003 - 06.2006
- The JCC's theater camp counselors were in charge of transporting campers too and from classes, directing various scenes for the children's Final performance for their parents, watching them during their swimming time, and assisting theatrical professionals in their process.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Theater Arts
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX01-2011
Skills
- - I have a talent for and experience in working with people of all backgrounds
- - I have experience working closely with children
- - I am experienced in teaching
- - Ability to multi-task
- - Ability to think on my feet
- - Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds
- - Experience working as a team member
- - I am a fast learner
- - I can work under pressure
- - I am a leader and have experience managing a team
Certification
- First Aid Certified
- Child Development Associate (CDA) in a Preschool Setting.
Timeline
Teacher
The Becker School
10.2024 - Current
Founder/Artistic Director
Zoom Shakespeare Productions
03.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
The Bertha Alyce Center
08.2014 - Current
Assistant Teacher
The Childhood Center
03.2014 - 05.2014
Theatre Specialist
JCC Camp Chi
06.2013 - 08.2013
Mad Science of Houston
08.2011 - 01.2014
Teaching Assistant
Mainstreet Theater
06.2007 - 06.2009
Camp Counselor
Jewish Community Center
06.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelors Degree - Theater Arts
St. Edward's University