Rebecca Jacobs
Midland,TX
Summary
Dedicated teaching assistant with strengths in classroom management and student engagement. Skilled in fostering nurturing environments and supporting diverse learning needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Midland ISD/De Zavala Elementary
Midland, Texas
08.2015 - Current
- Facilitated student engagement by encouraging active participation in their learning process.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported student mastery of learning concepts through targeted one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student learning.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional support.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Monitored children's activities during playtime to ensure safety and engagement. and participated with children in activities.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Preschool Teacher
Mimi’s Learning Center
Round Rock, Texas
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented daily activities promoting social skills and teamwork among students.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional development.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Utilized educational tools to enhance learning experiences in the classroom.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for efficient daily operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and progress regularly.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
Preschool Teacher
Tanglewood Learning Center
Nacogdoches, Texas
07.2005 - 08.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional development.
- Implemented daily activities promoting social skills and teamwork among students.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and progress regularly.
- Utilized educational tools to enhance learning experiences in the classroom.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for efficient daily operations.
Education
GED
Waco, TXSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Temple College
Temple, TXSome College (No Degree) - Child and Family development
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Instructional support
- Student engagement
- Child development
- Special needs support
- Classroom organization
- Student safety
- Student supervision
- Maintaining safe environments
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom support
- Behavior redirection
- Individual assistance
- Effective communication
- Teacher collaboration
- Problem solving
- Teacher collaboration
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Midland ISD/De Zavala Elementary
08.2015 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Mimi’s Learning Center
06.2013 - 06.2015
Preschool Teacher
Tanglewood Learning Center
07.2005 - 08.2013
GED
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
McLennan Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Temple College
Some College (No Degree) - Child and Family development
Stephen F. Austin State University