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Rebecca Dulaney

Chewelah,WA

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective K-8 classroom teacher with valuable experience and an extensive background in traditional and non-traditional classrooms across grade levels. High emphasis on providing equitable learning environments, and a dedication to continually growing and learning. Student-centered educator, academic facilitator and OSPI BEST Mentor teacher. Competent at performing independently or as member of a team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

K-8 Teacher (ALE)

Columbia Virtual Academy, Valley School District #070
08.2016 - Current
  • Collaboratively organize, plan, and implement lessons across 84 diverse curricula for K-8 students in a parent partnership Alternative Learning Experience program with a class roster of 55-60 students .
  • Provide individualized support and assessment to ensure alignment with state learning standards.
  • Perform and document WaKids remote assessments, for all K students on roster.
  • Assess and document all K-2 students on roster using RAN assessment for Dyslexia Intervention .
  • Adapt lessons and content using multiple means of data.
  • Provide one-on-one student support and instruction .
  • Proven record of strong family/teacher partnerships.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and evidence of learning to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
  • Differentiate instructional practices to accommodate diverse learning needs ,
  • Create and implement virtual or hybrid opportunities to increase and build a love of literature through various themed storytimes and " Book Club " groups.
  • Arranged v irtual author visit via Zoom to build student excitement for writing.
  • Creatively plan and implement engaging virtual or hybrid learning opportunities to build peer interactions: field trips, book clubs, storytime, yoga, and student interest groups.
  • Creatively implement and use digital learning platforms and programs .
  • Serve or served on School Improvement Team Committees : "Student Literacy" (2019-2022) and "Family Engagement Team" (2022-current)

Beginning Educator Support Team Mentor (BEST)

Valley School District #070
09.2023 - Current
  • Serve as role model for CVA new teacher mentee by demonstrating strong values, ethical standards, sharing best practices in ALE model , and offering friendly support to help mentee develop reflective practices that benefit student learning
  • Offer support to mentee through weekly meetings, consultation for on-demand needs, and observational feedback
  • Completed Mentor 101 Academy
  • Attended Roundtable virtual meetings with other mentors around state to enhance practice

Lead Pre-K Teacher

St. Mary Of The Rosary Church, Diocese Of Spokane
08.2006 - 06.2016
  • Worked collaboratively with local Kindergarten teachers to determine skills that would support students at next level; and built preschool program around kindergarten readiness skills shared by local Kinder teachers and kindergarten standards and preschool recommendation guidelines.
  • Established written policies, procedures, and expectations for the preschool program
  • Thematic interdisciplinary lesson planning
  • Built positive relationships with families .
  • Implemented eclectic and diverse teaching strategies to fit need: play-based, hands-on, teacher-led, small and whole group, and learning centers,
  • Coordinated and executed various extension activities like field trips, guest speakers from the community, and other events (Easter egg hunt, Christmas party)
  • Shapes in our Community lesson project ,
  • Chewelah Community Art show class project participant category winner 2008- "Recycled Art")
  • Planned and implemented a Preschool Graduation event for families and students
  • Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons and activities, creating a print-rich environment, offering quality literature for self-exploration , and making literature exciting and engaging through story time and extensions

Certified Substitute Teacher

Chewelah School District
08.2007 - 04.2016

Grades K-12

State Test Item Reviewer Contract Worker

NC State University, TOPS Department
06.2012 - 06.2015
  • Reviewed literature draft versions of testing items and passage selections for bias, accuracy, grammar, and to match items and selections to potential specific state standards to be assessed for NC End of Year student state assessments.

Grade 3, 5 Classroom Teacher

Rachel Freeman Elementary School
08.2003 - 07.2006
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques that promoted a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
  • Increased family involvement in their child''s education through relationships built on trust, respect, and transparency
  • Utilized data-driven instruction methods to inform teaching practices and adjust lessons according to student needs.
  • Recognized at the District level by nomination for the "Closing the Gap" Educator from our school.
  • Highly Capable Student School to District Liaison (2005-2006)
  • Provided differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of 26-29 learners in the classroom, facilitating individual success for all students.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

Education

No Degree Earned - Masters in Elementary Ed. Coursework (2001-2003)

The University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

College of Charleston
Charleston
05.1997

Skills

  • Creative standards-based differentiated instruction to meet student needs
  • Ability to engage and motivate students
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Strong Classroom Management

Timeline

Beginning Educator Support Team Mentor (BEST)

Valley School District #070
09.2023 - Current

K-8 Teacher (ALE)

Columbia Virtual Academy, Valley School District #070
08.2016 - Current

State Test Item Reviewer Contract Worker

NC State University, TOPS Department
06.2012 - 06.2015

Certified Substitute Teacher

Chewelah School District
08.2007 - 04.2016

Lead Pre-K Teacher

St. Mary Of The Rosary Church, Diocese Of Spokane
08.2006 - 06.2016

Grade 3, 5 Classroom Teacher

Rachel Freeman Elementary School
08.2003 - 07.2006

No Degree Earned - Masters in Elementary Ed. Coursework (2001-2003)

The University of North Carolina, Wilmington

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

College of Charleston

Relevant Professional Development

WaKids training and implementation within a virtual setting, WIDA trained, STEM, Equity and Inclusion, Student and Family Voice and Choice, SEL, Technology, OSPI BEST Mentor

Relevant Professional Development

Emphasis on self-directed professional development to continually advance my practice as an educator and mentor:

BEST Mentor Academy 101, WaKids certified, WIDA certified, Learning Standards Review Team, Equity-based, Technology, Student and Family Voice/Choice, Inclusive Practices

Relevant Professional Development

Emphasis on self-directed professional development to continually advance my practice as an educator and mentor:

BEST Mentor Academy 101, WaKids certified, WIDA certified, Learning Standards Review Team, Equity-based, Technology, Student and Family Voice/Choice, Inclusive Practices

Relevant Professional Development

Emphasis on self-directed professional development to continually advance my practice as an educator and mentor:

BEST Mentor Academy 101, WaKids certified, WIDA certified, Learning Standards Review Team, Equity-based, Technology, Student and Family Voice/Choice, Inclusive Practices

Rebecca Dulaney