Rebecca Osburn
Bixby
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
North Intermediate
Bixby, OK
08.2024 - Current
- Science and Math Classroom Teacher (Math 24-25; Science 25-26)
- Helped write common assessments for the grade level
- Participated in Strategic Planning Committee (25-26)
Virtual K-12 Instructional Coach
MNSync Online
Rochester, MN
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Lead DIGITAL professional development to over 60 staff in the areas of Deeper Learning, Social and Emotional Learning, Equity, Science of Reading, Data Collection and Analysis, PLC work, & Monthly Staff Book Clubs. Focus was around making online teaching engaging and creative.
- Mentored and supported new teachers to teaching /district through professional development in the areas of behavior management, student engagement, rigor, equity, and teacher resiliency. Teacher Areas include World Languages, Special Area, Multi-age, Reading, Math, & Specialty classes.
- Supported teachers who are on their evaluation year by setting a professional goal, observations with feedback, and coaching meetings to discuss professional growth.
- Participated in regular coaching cycles with teachers of all levels, which has included co-teaching, 1:1 check-ins, lesson planning, supporting PLC work, gathering data collection, problem-solving, student support, modeling new curriculum.
- Committees include Site Leadership, MTSS, Math Team, Deeper Learning Team, and Reading/Math Adoption Teams
K-5 Instructional Coach
Bamber Valley Elementary
Rochester, MN
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Lead professional development to over 40 staff in the areas of Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equity, Data Collection & Analysis, PLC work, Math -Focused, & Monthly Staff Book Clubs
- Mentored and supported new teachers to teaching /district through professional development in the areas of behavior management, student engagement, rigor, equity, and teacher resiliency. Teacher areas included Special Area and General Ed Classroom.
- Work alongside all teachers who were on their teacher evaluation year by setting a professional goal, observe frequently with feedback, as well as regular coaching meetings to discuss professional growth.
- Participated in regular coaching cycles with teachers of all levels, which has included co-teaching, 1:1 check-ins, lesson planning, supporting PLC work, gathering data collection, problem-solving, student support, modeling new curriculum.
- Worked with community and school families to plan educational experiences, such as Math/Reading Night, GATEWAY Science Fair, and Young Author's Conference.
- Committees included Site Leadership & Family Engagement
Grade 1 Teacher
Anna May Daulton
Mansfield, TX
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Worked as a self-contained teacher in the general ed classroom
- Worked with a team of teachers to create and implement curriculum in the areas of reading, math, and special needs.
Grade 5 Teacher
Wimbish Elementary
Arlington, TX
08.2000 - 06.2008
- Worked as a self-contained teacher in the general ed classroom
- Participated in professional development for Gifted and Talented students as well as behavioral needs;
- Certification in TX Gifted & Talented Program
- Committees included District Curriculum Writing, Site Leadership, Student Council, Science Fair
- Lead staff in professional development around the areas of identity, mastery, and creativity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX12-1999
Skills
- Cooperative learning
- Educational technology integration
- Teacher coaching/training/mentoring
- Communication platforms
- Meeting Facilitation
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom experience
- Assessment design (curriculum development)
- Onboarding materials development for professional development
- Professional development facilitation in schools
- Observation-based evaluation
- Problem Solving
- Data Collection
- Differentiated instruction
- Online education
- Inquiry-based learning
- Data analysis skills
- Technical Proficiency
- Communication skills
- Accountable and Reliable
- Multi-tasker
Certification
- OK Teaching Certificate 1-8
- MN Teaching Certificate 1-6
Timeline
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
North Intermediate
08.2024 - Current
Virtual K-12 Instructional Coach
MNSync Online
08.2022 - 05.2024
K-5 Instructional Coach
Bamber Valley Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2022
Grade 1 Teacher
Anna May Daulton
08.2008 - 10.2010
Grade 5 Teacher
Wimbish Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Howard Payne University