Rebecca Biel
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in creating and implementing effective learning strategies to drive educational outcomes. Skilled in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and the integration of educational technology to enhance learning experiences. Demonstrated success in leading teams, fostering collaborative environments, and managing projects to deliver comprehensive training programs. Adept at using curriculum planning and organizational skills to develop educational programs and achieve program success. Reliable and adaptable team player committed to leveraging transferable skills in dynamic and evolving work environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Coordinator, Humanities K-12
Stillwater Area Public Schools
Stillwater, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Lead the development and implementation of educational programming, alongside curriculum planning and professional training for Arts, secondary ELA, Social Studies, and World Languages, adhering to state education standards.
- Align Humanities contents' programming with district priorities and initiatives.
- Leadership team for designing and implementing district-wide programming, including PLCs, and MnMTSS.
- Design and lead professional development for district, department, and school areas of focus.
Social Studies Supervisor, K-12
Saint Paul Public Schools
Saint Paul, MN
08.2011 - 06.2022
- Designed, managed and implemented all programming, curriculum development, and professional development for Social Studies K-12, across 56 schools.
- Implemented district strategic focus area for culturally responsive instruction and college and career readiness.
- Implemented 14 courses utilizing culturally relevant content and culturally responsive instruction to bring state standards to life for learners
- Built, maintained and grew relationships and partnerships with internal stakeholders and external organizations to grow content and area of district strategic focus.
- Utilized Cognitive Coaching and Courageous Conversations when coaching staff on classroom instruction and equity.
- Supervised department members for implementation of programming, ensuring alignment with objectives and effective use of resources.
Clinical Adjunct, Marshall Brennan Constitutional Law Project
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Saint Paul, MN
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided training, mentorship, and curriculum oversight for the Teaching Fellows in the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Law Project, in partnership with Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
- Design and co-facilitate training on instruction, classroom management, and co-teaching to prepare Fellows to teach in diverse high school classrooms.
- Observe Fellows weekly; provide coaching and constructive feedback.
Curriculum Development Contractor
MN Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum
Plymouth, MN
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Designed and led training for project participants to ensure writers aligned with project guidelines and frameworks.
- Led a cross-district curriculum team to complete one full course using project guidelines, frameworks, and open education resources (OER),
- Evaluated work from project teams for adherence to project guidelines ad frameworks. Provided constructive and timely feedback for re-submission.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Saint Paul Public Schools, ISD #625
Saint Paul, MN
10.1995 - 06.2011
- Curriculum development and instruction utilizing best practices for culturally responsive instruction for diverse student population.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on curriculum development, instructional planning, and classroom management techniques.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Backwards designed standards aligned units and lesson plans for core content and elective courses.
- Implementation of research based pedagogy and classroom management.
Education
Administrator's License - Principal K-12
Hamline University
St. Paul, MN11-2021
Graduate Certificate - Instructional Design
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI12-2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN06-2010
MN Alliance for Geographic Education -
Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, Social Studies
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN01.1994
Skills
- Instructional Coaching and Mentorship: Skilled in guiding educators and learners through reflective practices to enhance teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes
- Collaborative Leadership: Expertise in fostering cross-departmental collaboration to align learning initiatives with organizational goals
- Strategic Communication: Proficient in facilitating impactful conversations using active listening, paraphrasing, and questioning techniques to support professional growth
- Curriculum Development: Experience in designing and implementing innovative learning frameworks that drive student engagement and success
- Change Management: Proven ability to lead cultural shifts within learning environments by building trust and encouraging continuous improvement
- Professional Development Facilitation: Adept at planning and delivering Cognitive Coaching-based training sessions to develop self-directed educators and learners
- Relationship Building: Strong ability to create and maintain productive relationships among stakeholders, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment
- Communication Tools: Adept at using Google tools, graphic design tools, and project management tools
Presentations
- 9th Grade World History Redux: Using Empathy to Drive Engagement, 97th Annual National Council for Social Studies
- Bringing Bdote to Grade 5 History, 2016 Overcoming Racism Conference, St. Paul, MN
- Constructing Absent Narrative Trunks, 2014 National Association for Multicultural Education, Oakland, CA
Professional Development
- Evaluation Capacity Building, SPPS Office of Research, Evaluation and Assessment, Training on developing Theory of Change and Logic Models for program development.
- Beyond Diversity and Courageous Conversations, Pacific Education Group, Intensive seminars utilizing the Courageous Conversations protocol to address systemic racism and being a racial equity leader.
- Cognitive Coaching, Thinking Collaborative, Inc., Intensive seminars on using Mindful Inquiry and reflective conversation to plan, problem solve, coach and collaborate.
Timeline
Curriculum Coordinator, Humanities K-12
Stillwater Area Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Adjunct, Marshall Brennan Constitutional Law Project
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
01.2016 - 01.2019
Curriculum Development Contractor
MN Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum
01.2013 - 01.2017
Social Studies Supervisor, K-12
Saint Paul Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2022
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Saint Paul Public Schools, ISD #625
10.1995 - 06.2011
MN Alliance for Geographic Education -
Macalester College
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, Social Studies
St. Catherine University
Administrator's License - Principal K-12
Hamline University
Graduate Certificate - Instructional Design
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University