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Rebecca Howard

Acton,MA

Summary

Seasoned professional with a love of books and a holistic approach to promoting a love of learning. With a rich background in creating a supportive environment for children and their caregivers and customer service, my strengths include strong communication skills and creative problem solving.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Mindfulness Educator for Children

Town of Sudbury
06.2018 - 09.2023
  • Completed Mindful Schools' Mindfulness Educator Certification Program 2019 - 2021
  • Earned a town grant to create and manage The Mindfulness Project, a self-created school-based mindfulness education exploration that included the creation of a building-based book and audio library and the school-wide implementation of a daily mindfulness practice
  • Provided school-based and district-wide professional development in mindfulness education and classroom practices

Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Town of Sudbury
Sudbury, MA
09.2000 - 06.2023
  • Developed and maintained a positive classroom environment, fostering a safe and supportive space for students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally
  • Created and taught lessons incorporating best practices to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
  • Managed classroom behaviors utilizing positive reinforcement strategies and conflict resolution techniques to promote respectful and constructive interactions
  • Assessed student progress through observations, formal and informal assessments, and assignments, adapting instruction to meet diverse and evolving needs
  • Organized and led classroom, grade-level and school-wide events that promoted teamwork, creativity and community involvement
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their children's academic and behavioral progress, providing feedback and offering strategies for home support
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success and to promote a cohesive educational community

Kindergarten Teacher

Town of Westford
Westford, MA
09.1997 - 06.2000

Staff Assistant for Elementary Basal Reading Program Projects

Simon and Schuster Publishing
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Supported authors and editorial staff in variety of tasks
  • Created an in-house library of elementary-leveled books for children
  • Created lesson text for basal readers
  • Collected, analyzed and reported on results of a nation-wide survey of children's preferred books

Education

Certification Program - Mindfulness Education For Children

Mindful Schools
06-2021

Masters - Early Childhood Education

Boston College
06-1993

BA - Art History

Bates College
06-1990

Skills

  • Creative Activity Planning
  • Family Engagement Strategies
  • Literacy Development Techniques
  • Technology Tool Integration
  • Behavior Management
  • Activity Coordination
  • Effective Team Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Professional Reflexologist - 1999 - 2024
  • Volunteer at Acton Transfer Station
  • Volunteer for The United Way
  • Outdoor Activities - hiking, biking and gardening

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mindfulness Educator for Children

Town of Sudbury
06.2018 - 09.2023

Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Town of Sudbury
09.2000 - 06.2023

Kindergarten Teacher

Town of Westford
09.1997 - 06.2000

Staff Assistant for Elementary Basal Reading Program Projects

Simon and Schuster Publishing
01.1991 - 01.1993

Certification Program - Mindfulness Education For Children

Mindful Schools

Masters - Early Childhood Education

Boston College

BA - Art History

Bates College

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