Rebecca Norgan
Round Rock,Texas
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in curriculum development and implementation. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement and improving literacy and numeracy skills through interactive teaching methods. Committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment that supports academic and social growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Monitor
RRISD
Round Rock, Texas
2024.11 - Current
- Managed daily operations of monitors, ensuring smooth functioning and student safety.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure schoolbus environment.
- Monitored bus activities to ensure student engagement and safety.
- Maintained organized and clean school bus environment to promote student safety and engagement.
- Communicated with parents to address and resolve student behavior issues.
- Maintained personal records and assigned student seating on bus route.
- Reported any malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
2014.06 - 2023.08
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Worked one-on-one with students to increase overall classroom success.
- Monitored and documented students' academic, social, and emotional progress to tailor support and interventions.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address individual needs and promote positive classroom behavior.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Provided daily opportunities for outdoor discovery to enhance student learning.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student growth and progress, providing strategies for at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Supervised and supported approximately 25 children throughout daily activities and routines.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Seasonal Ticket Seller
Austin Rodeo
2013.03 - 2019.03
- Issued tickets to guests after processing sales transactions at the box office.
- Managed high-volume ticket sales with precision, contributing to a seamless and positive experience for all patrons.
- Processed order transactions and provided customers with detailed itineraries, tickets, and receipts.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Addressed customer inquiries regarding services or accommodations, resolving issues or complaints in a timely manner.
- Promoted additional purchases by highlighting current deals, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Adapted quickly to changes in event schedules or ticket availability, ensuring that customers received accurate and up-to-date information at all times.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of venue policies, procedures, and upcoming events to provide informed recommendations to customers.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Assisted in resolving customer issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids
2013.11 - 2014.05
- Designed and led activities that taught preschool children foundational learning skills, enhancing their readiness for future education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through daily conversations and formal conferences to support student development.
- Tracked and documented students' academic, social, and emotional progress to tailor support for individual needs.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
2011.07 - 2013.09
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, enhancing student engagement and success.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Organized and facilitated activities that taught preschool children foundational learning skills, including letters and numbers.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Scheduled daily outdoor discovery time for children to explore nature and learn through play.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and collaboration on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School
La Marque, TX1999-05
Skills
- Student support strategies
- Classroom management
- Classroom integration strategies
- Curriculum planning
- Curriculum coordination
- Reinforcement strategies
- Lesson planning
- Co-teaching
- Classroom monitoring
- Team teaching and collaboration
- Child development
- Motor skills support
- Adaptive feeding techniques
- Records management
- Record updating
- Research and writing
- Room arrangement
- Independent thinking
- Social development
- Motor skills support
painting, wood burning art. playing pool
I like to use different types of mediums with acrylic paints, fluid art, and started working with watercolors and also on resin projects.
I am learning about wood burning art. I play pool on 2 different leagues for socializing and fun.
Timeline
SPED Monitor
RRISD
2024.11 - Current
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
2014.06 - 2023.08
Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids
2013.11 - 2014.05
Seasonal Ticket Seller
Austin Rodeo
2013.03 - 2019.03
Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
2011.07 - 2013.09
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School