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Rebecca Drake

Rebecca Drake

Bluff City,TN

Summary

A committed and professional educator seeking a position as a high school English Language Arts Teacher. Bringing sixteen years of experience effectively stimulating students’ intellectual, emotional, and social growth by combining appropriate educational activities with today's technology.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Visiting Angels
Gray, TN
07.2024 - Current
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Virtual ELA Instructor

Imagine Learning
Tempe, Arizona
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
  • Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
  • Counseled struggling students regarding educational issues such as study habits or academic goals.
  • Participated actively in faculty meetings or professional development sessions within the school district.

Teacher of English Language Arts

Somerville High School
Somerville, NJ
09.2005 - 11.2023

Responsibilities include: Lesson planning, creating and implementing classroom activities, using various teaching methods, monitoring student performance, classroom management, effective co-teaching in an inclusion setting, differentiation of instruction, incorporation of technology into lessons, attending professional development meetings, working with colleagues during staff meetings, adviser of the GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), responsible for test preparation and implementation for state testing for students with extra needs (one-on-one tutoring, etc)

Teacher of English Language Arts

Manalapan High School
Manalapan Township, NJ
09.2002 - 06.2005
Responsibilities included: Lesson planning, creating and implementing classroom activities, using various teaching methods, monitoring student performance, classroom management, effective co-teaching in an inclusion setting, differentiation of instruction, incorporation of technology into lessons, attending professional development meetings, working with colleagues during staff meetings, adviser of the dance squad

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Georgian Court University
Lakewood Township, NJ
2002

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of technology and its uses within the classroom
  • Experience with inclusion and co-teaching
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and teaching strategies
  • Ability to analyze student data to achieve better performance

Affiliations

Member of the NCTE through 2017Consistent completion of various professional development experiences  ​

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Visiting Angels
07.2024 - Current

Virtual ELA Instructor

Imagine Learning
02.2024 - 01.2025

Teacher of English Language Arts

Somerville High School
09.2005 - 11.2023

Teacher of English Language Arts

Manalapan High School
09.2002 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Georgian Court University