Rebecca Mielke
Pine River
Summary
Experienced educator and workshop coordinator with expertise in communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Successfully implemented innovative curricula and facilitated professional development workshops, enhancing educator well-being and community engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilitator - SEL, Mindfulness and Yoga
Wild Rose School District
Wild Rose, WI
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented Chemistry, Physics and SEL*F elective course for students
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators to improve well-being and foster community among staff
- Coordinated community yoga opportunities in the summer to foster deeper connections
- Offered yoga for students during weekly extension block beginning fall 2021
- Offered chair yoga for educators weekly beginning spring 2025
- Offered mindfulness workshops spring 2024
Teacher - Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science
Wild Rose School District
Wild Rose, WI
08.2003 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging physics and chemistry curricula aligning with state standards.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-led discussions utilizing the Modeling Method of Instruction
- Integrated technology into lessons, utilizing simulations and interactive tools for better comprehension.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind formulas.
- Facilitated hands-on learning by creating and supervising laboratory activities and discussions.
- Increased student confidence in problem-solving skills through regular assessments and personalized feedback.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators to foster a supportive learning environment for all stakeholders.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by designing project-based assignments that challenged students to apply their knowledge in real-life situations.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learners, ensuring each student''s unique needs were met.
- Fostered positive student relationships to enhance classroom learning environment.
Education
No Degree - Physics, Physical Science
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WIMaster of Arts - Social-Emotional Learning, Mindfulness And Yoga
Woolf University
Malta06-2026
No Degree - Physics, Physical Science
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI2005
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WI12-2000
Skills
- Workshop coordination
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Written communication
Certification
- 200hr SEL, Mindfulness & Yoga certification, Breathe for Change - 2021
- 500hr Yoga certification - 2025
- 300hr Transformative TEACHing and Leadership certificate - 2025
- Initiative One Leadership Transformation - 2025
- Initiative One Train-the-Trainer - 2025
Timeline
Facilitator - SEL, Mindfulness and Yoga
Wild Rose School District
09.2021 - Current
Teacher - Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science
Wild Rose School District
08.2003 - Current
No Degree - Physics, Physical Science
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Master of Arts - Social-Emotional Learning, Mindfulness And Yoga
Woolf University
No Degree - Physics, Physical Science
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Wisconsin, Platteville