Rebecca Blaszak
Milan,MI
Summary
Accomplished primary school educator for 27 years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.
Accomplished Elementary Educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
High-energy educator offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping others. Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Educator
Dearborn Heights District #7
08.2000 - 06.2023
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
Elementary School Educator
Airport Community Schools
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MIBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHSkills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- MAP Testing and Data/ Test Prep
- Common Core Standards
- Class Instruction and Remote Instruction
- Educational Enrichment
- Creative Instruction Style
- Multimedia Instruction
- Educational Leadership
- Skill Building
- Classroom Integration
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Dearborn Heights District #7
08.2000 - 06.2023
Elementary School Educator
Airport Community Schools
08.1997 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Reading
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Toledo
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