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Rebecca Hirschman

Montrose,SD

Summary

I am a veteran teacher who is motivated and enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials, as well as social and learning skills. Education and past experiences make me highly effective at providing individualized support to all students. I am dedicated to student success, as well as a team player.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Specialist

Sanford Children's Hospital
Sioux Falls , SD
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for developing, implementing & teaching curriculum to students ages 5-18 during hospital stay. Provided bedside, small group or classroom teaching. Provide educational support served as liaison between school-aged patients, their family & their home school. Conducted educational assessment on school-aged patients to determine their educational needs and to develop educational plan. Evaluates how each patient learns best & adapts teaching methods to fit their unique learning needs. Develops and plans creative teaching and learning activities. Incorporates and facilitates educational community programming and activities for patients. Collaborates as integral part of interdisciplinary team to ensure patient's educational needs are anticipated and address in thorough, proactive and effective manner. Implements discharge planning process in conjunction with treatment team. Coordinates transition plan for return to school, providing services to ensure smooth transition for child back to home and school

3rd Grade Teacher

Montrose School District
Montrose, SD
09.2015 - 01.2019
  • Taught students subject-specific material learning strategies and social and citizen ship skills.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Received high remarks for creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 20 students.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline. Also built positive relationships with parents.

Special Education Teacher

Montrose School District
Montrose, United States
01.1994 - 09.2015
  • Taught students with disabilities K-12th grade, variety of skills in variety of settings, including self-contained, resource environments and inclusion in general education classrooms.
  • Created and managed IEP's to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Evaluated students, scored and drafted reports.
  • Provide life skills programming for students and worked with moderate to severe autism.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapports to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and staff. Collaborated with numerous departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - K-8 Elementary/ K-12 Special Education

Dakota State University
Madison, SD
12.1993

Skills

  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Positive learning environment

Timeline

Educational Specialist

Sanford Children's Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2022

3rd Grade Teacher

Montrose School District
09.2015 - 01.2019

Special Education Teacher

Montrose School District
01.1994 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - K-8 Elementary/ K-12 Special Education

Dakota State University

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