Rebecca Purse
Instructional Coach
Algonquin,Illinois
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to embark on a new career path with continued focus on the social emotional development of children.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Northshore School District 112
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
- Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
- Coordinated with other professionals involved in a student's care plan to ensure consistent approaches across settings.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to create a supportive and inclusive school environment for all students.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions by regularly monitoring progress toward established goals.
Instructional Coach
North Shore School District, Wayne Thomas School, Indian Trail School, Oak Terrace School, Red Oak School
08.2019 - Current
- Helped roll out and develop instructional coaching program, where we guided teachers to see value in the coaching model and how it could build their capacity as educators.
- Coach teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Meet diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Analyze student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Provide and deliver ongoing professional development to teachers and administration.
Social Work Intern
Peace Within Therapy and Wellness -Megan Smith
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to CBT, DBT and play therapy with clients.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Utilized cultural competency when working with diverse populations, demonstrating sensitivity and understanding of differing backgrounds or viewpoints.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help neurodivergent children develop social skills and improve communication.
- Developed a variety of resources library with book and activities to support multiple goal areas.
4th/5th Grade Elementary Teacher
NSSD112: Ravinia Elementary School
01.2003 - 06.2019
- Taught 4th/5th grade for 16 years – learning from seasoned teachers, lending guidance to new teachers, and constantly honing my pedagogy to create a solid foundation for an evolving team.
- Implemented formative assessments such as entrance/exit slips, Socratic questioning, and original rubrics to identify what students know, what they don’t know, and how to effectively bridge that gap.
- Used summative assessments such as MAP tests and district benchmark exams to measure student growth macroscopically and tailor instruction to meet individual student needs, academically and socially.
- Fostered a safe environment for students significantly below grade level to take risks in their learning, create enrichment opportunities for students in need of further academic challenges, and provide social-emotional support to all students during a pivotal time in their development.
Education
Master of Social Work - School Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL 05.2023 - Current
Master of Education - Integrated Curriculum
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 05.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
National-Louis University
Wheeling 08.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Teacher Education in Math
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Excellent communication abilities
Great active listening skills
Verbal and written communication
Committed to continuous improvement
Instructional planning skills
Child development expertise
Solution-based interventions
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Northshore School District 112
08.2024 - 06.2025
Social Work Intern
Peace Within Therapy and Wellness -Megan Smith
01.2024 - 08.2024
Master of Social Work - School Social Work
Aurora University
05.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach
North Shore School District, Wayne Thomas School, Indian Trail School, Oak Terrace School, Red Oak School
08.2019 - Current
Master of Education - Integrated Curriculum
American College of Education
05.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
National-Louis University
08.2004 - 08.2006
4th/5th Grade Elementary Teacher
NSSD112: Ravinia Elementary School
01.2003 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Teacher Education in Math
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.1999 - 05.2003
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