Rebecca Brooks
Elementary Teacher
Lacey,Washington
Summary
An outgoing, flexible and energetic teacher with a successful record for embracing changes in a positive manner while continuing to maintain a passion for education. Innovative professional with a strong track record of improving test scores by adapting teaching methods to all students' needs. Excellent listening skills and positive demeanor, punctual, responsible, self-reliant and eager to learn new skills. Patient, and able to create a good rapport with students and staff in order to promote the best learning experience. Dedicated to helping students maximize their learning by creating a personal, engaging but rigorous, learning environment where students can thrive and can learn to love learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Supervisor
The Home Depot
10.2005 - 06.2011
Substitute Teacher
Carroll County GA
12.2014 - 05.2015
4th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Temple Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects
- Increased county test scores by ___%
- Implemented multiple curricula including Social Studies, Science and Literacy
- Administered successful classroom management plan, demonstrating effective behavior management with diverse students daily
- Developed a good rapport with students in order to better understand how they learn best
- Developed strong relationships and communication with parents from varied backgrounds through face-to-face contact and phone communication
- Participated in staff meetings to address, concerns, progress of students, community events, literacy framework and future goals of the school
- Increased rigor in the classroom to help students to become successful on the Georgia Milestones Assessment
Student Programs
Temple Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Science Club- allowed students to experiment with materials to gain a deeper understanding about Scientific Concepts
- Student Council- created the beginning foundations for this club
- Helped students gain a deeper understanding about government, campaigning and creating a positive change in the school
- Science Olympiad Competition Team- Helped students gain confidence in their ability to complete any task
- Although it was only the first year for this club the school came 4th in the county competition
4th Grade Science Curriculum Writing Team
Temple Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Constructed new curriculum maps to align with state standards
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers throughout the county, to rewrite assessments
County Advisement Dynamic Team Grades 3rd-5th
Temple Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Created a new Advisement Curriculum with other teachers throughout the county, to assist students with areas they might have concerns about (bullying, test stress and college readiness)
EIP Teacher Reading and Math Grades 1st-5th
Temple Elementary
01.2016
- Responsible for planning and executing ways to improve student growth in both Math and Reading
- Assessed and tracked growth biweekly
- Attended all RTI meetings and created goals for each individual student
- Ensured all SST and EIP students were receiving individualized interventions with all grades 1st-5th
Piloted Read Naturally Live Program
Temple Elementary
01.2016
- Piloted and successfully led a new Read Naturally program to help improve students' independent reading levels
- Held PL’s for training all certified staff on using Read Naturally program as well created manuals for classrooms
3rd Grade Reading and Science Teacher
Sandy Grove Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Taught and non fiction reading and integrated all science and social studies content
- Collaborated and communicated effectively with team teachers to teach in a departmentalized school
- Focused on North Carolina's read-to-achieve initiative and successfully guided students to grow within the reading area
- Met and exceeded student growth goals for reading for the school while also scoring within top 10% of the state
- Analyzed data to create differentiated reading and math groups for student support
- Built good rapport with students and teachers in order to build community within the school
- Served as team leader to organize plc team meetings and communicate information
5th Grade Science Teacher
Sandy Grove Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Administered successful classroom management plan, demonstrating effective behavior management with diverse students
- Developed a good rapport with students in order to better understand how they learn best
- Individually taught all 5th grade science within the school, serving over 120 students which included both hybrid and face to face teaching in alternate class periods
- Developed strong relationships and communication with parents from varied backgrounds through face-to-face meetings and phone calls
- Participated in staff meetings to address concerns, progress of students, community events, literacy framework, and future school goals
- Increased rigor in the classroom to help students to become successful on District and State Testing
- Created and implemented pacing guides for subject areas of Science
- Mentored fellow teachers
- Pushed the need for additional science coursework in the district
- Taught through multiple teaching styles including project based learning and literacy based learning
- Developed good relationships with fellow colleagues
- Worked on the district team to create at-home lessons, videos and support during the covid pandemic closure
- Worked and collaborated with 5th grade teachers within the district to share ideas
- Effectively brought students back from pandemic and helped reacclimated into the classroom in a successful way
- Which led to students scoring within the top percentile for the district with the 5th grade science area
- Served on the leadership team to organize and lead PLC’s
2nd Grade Teacher
Chambers Prairie Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed and effectively carried out creative and engaging lessons to cater to diverse learning styles which maximized student participation and engagement
- Built positive relationships and communicated with parents and families to improve community within the classroom
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students’ needs and interests
- Collaborated with students to establish classroom norms and expectations, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for their learning
- Successfully implemented a structured classroom management system with clearly defined high expectations, resulting in a positive learning environment
- Piloted and led the new Origo Math curriculum within the school
- Served collaboratively on the school leadership team to help identify and communicate needs across school and the 2nd grade team
- Led the assembly committee for the school which was responsible for planning and carrying out assemblies through the school year
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
MA Master of Science - Learning Experience Design and Education Technology
Western Governor University
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Certification
Virginia Teaching - Post Graduate Professional License
Coursework
- Student Teacher, Pre-k, Temple Elementary, Spring 2013
- Student Teacher, Kindergarten, Temple Elementary, Fall 2013
- Student Teacher, 2nd grade, Carrollton Elementary, Spring 2014
- Student Teacher, 4th & 5th grade, Temple Elementary, Fall 2014
- Intern Teacher, 4th and 5th grade, Temple Elementary, Spring 2015-Fall 2015
- Literacy and Math Tutor, University of West Georgia, Spring 2014
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Chambers Prairie Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2025
5th Grade Science Teacher
Sandy Grove Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2022
EIP Teacher Reading and Math Grades 1st-5th
Temple Elementary
01.2016
Piloted Read Naturally Live Program
Temple Elementary
01.2016
3rd Grade Reading and Science Teacher
Sandy Grove Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
4th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Temple Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
Student Programs
Temple Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
4th Grade Science Curriculum Writing Team
Temple Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
County Advisement Dynamic Team Grades 3rd-5th
Temple Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
Substitute Teacher
Carroll County GA
12.2014 - 05.2015
Supervisor
The Home Depot
10.2005 - 06.2011
MA Master of Science - Learning Experience Design and Education Technology
Western Governor University
Bachelor of Science - Education, Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
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