Rebecca Perez
STEM Educator
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Educator with seven years of experience applying an innovative and creative approach to STEM outreach and engagement, emphasizing social justice and hands-on learning. Managed outreach and engagement with communities that have been historically underfunded and excluded from STEM education. Mentored 75 future teachers emphasizing social justice, diversity, and equity at the University of California. Developed research instruments measuring the learning outcomes of a community science programming for five elementary school teachers and 125 students. Facilitated a roundtable discussion and presentation regarding community engagement in citizen science projects at the 2020 North American Association for Environmental Education conference. Created innovative environmental justice programming for 12 Hispanic and Indigenous students participating in the Linking Southwest Heritage to Archeology program at the University of Arizona. Improved Cooper Environmental Learning Center programming by including diverse perspectives and acknowledging indigenous peoples. Managed four school literacy programs and 25 volunteers at Mission Manor Elementary School and Summit View Elementary School during Americorps service.
Overview
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Language
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
School Of Education, University Of California
Davis, CA
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Collaborated with 17 academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest such as youth science agency and learning.
- Developed qualitative and quantitative research instruments to measure learning outcomes aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and youth environmental science agency.
- Facilitated Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion trainings for research and instructional team.
- Prepared fact sheets, tables and graphs to summarize research results.
- Collaborated with instructional team to develop community science program and curriculum which centered forest-fire prevention and forest resilience
- Managed data from over 125 research participants
- Presented research and facilitated discussion at 2020 North American Association for Environmental Education.
- Maintained adherence to IRB ethical policy.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
School Of Education, University Of California
Davis, CA
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to 75 students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tutored 75 students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored 75 students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
- Streamed classes online and uploaded videos for later viewing by distance and absent students.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records
Graduate Teaching Assistant
School Of Education, University Of California
Davis, CA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored 75 students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Worked with professor in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Streamed classes online and uploaded videos for later viewing by distance and absent students.
- Directed 75 students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
Project Coordinator
College Of Education, University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed ArchP4 research framework for creating educational programming and evaluating learning outcomes.
- Developed and presented reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
- Collected and evaluated programming outcomes using Qualtrics.
- Oversaw recruiting and mentoring of 3 educators and 13 high school students.
- Counseled departmental leaders to determine issues and deliver solutions to individualized problems and concerns.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Arranged events by overseeing logistics, budgets, venue selection and activity planning.
- Collaborated with adults and youth to provide safe and educational experience.
- Differentiated programming to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Developed and implemented engaging programming to keep learner attention.
- Assumed leadership roles in program activities.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with 3 educators, 13 students, 2 administrators, 4 team members, and 22 community partners and organizations.
- Accomplished 100% student engagement in educational programming.
- Maintained adherence to UA D2L Minor Policy.
Special Education Paraprofessional
St. Cyril Elementary School
Tucson, AZ
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Mentored teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Worked with student in home environments using tailored behavioral plan.
- Mentored staff in best practices for helping special education students excel.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Improved student achievement on standardized testing by 20%.
Site Coordinator, Americoprs Service Member
Literacy Connects
Tucson, AZ
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised crew of over 25 volunteers.
- Managed recruiting and training volunteers to assist with various events, including literacy education, STEM education, fundraising, and community outreach.
- Accomplished 100% retention of volunteers.
- Accomplished 100% student engagement in programming.
- Improved student performance on reading and writing benchmarks by 30%.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and parents, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Chose materials and developed programming to enhance skills for individual students.
- Differentiated programming to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Assumed leadership roles in program activities.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 09.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Literacy, Learning, And Leadership
University of Arizona, College of Education
Tucson, AZ 08.2016 - 05.2019
AGEC Certificate - Liberal Arts
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 01.2013 - 12.2016
Skills
Planning and Coordination
undefinedTimeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
School Of Education, University Of California
10.2020 - 12.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
School Of Education, University Of California
08.2020 - 12.2020
Graduate Student Researcher
School Of Education, University Of California
10.2019 - 12.2020
Ph.D. - Education
University of California - Davis
09.2019 - 12.2020
Project Coordinator
College Of Education, University Of Arizona
09.2018 - 07.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
St. Cyril Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Literacy, Learning, And Leadership
University of Arizona, College of Education
08.2016 - 05.2019
Site Coordinator, Americoprs Service Member
Literacy Connects
06.2014 - 06.2016
AGEC Certificate - Liberal Arts
Pima Community College
01.2013 - 12.2016
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