Rebecca Reith
Robbinsdale,MN
Summary
Passionate, resourceful educator with exceptional ability to create learning environments that encourage children to learn and grow. Eager to continue full time career in education including opportunities to mentor colleagues; unwavering commitment to help all students reach their full potential and to foster character development. Dedicated to joyful teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Anoka Hennepin School District
08.2022 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Collaborated with colleagues to analyze data and plan best instruction to meet academic needs of all students.
- Certified Catalyst Instructor
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Second Grade Teacher
RiverTree School
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Taught math, reading, phonics, literature, handwriting, poetry, Bible, composer study, history, nature study, picture study.
- Assisted in writing, implementation, and training for new phonics curriculum.
- Tutored students with diverse reading abilities using Orton Gillingham based instruction,
- Intentional in building relationships with students that foster learning in peaceful and joyful atmosphere.
- Continual assessment and focus on teaching from success to growth.
Teacher
Agape Christi Academy
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Taught combined 3rd and 4th grade class as well as 5th grade.
- Taught Bible, composition, literature, history, Latin, math, grammar.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Tutor
Home School Educator
08.2010 - 03.2014
- Taught child in home school setting grades K-4 in all subject areas
- Planned and implemented individual lessons for 1st grade student in spelling and reading using multi-sensory, assessment based approach
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools, Daytons Bluff Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2010
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish learning plan for students.
- Worked along side special education teachers to plan and facilitate instructional goals for students with diverse needs.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Paul Public Schools, Riverview Elementary
08.1997 - 06.2001
- Taught half-day and full day kindergarten
- Team Leader / Title One Representative
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned and presented Readers' Workshops for parents.
Cadre Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.1998
- Worked with a team of 50 teachers to provide classroom coverage in grades K-12 for teachers receiving graduation standards training.
- Wrote primary elementary curriculum aligned with graduation standards.
Teacher
St. Columba Catholic School
09.1996 - 06.1997
- Taught 5th grade reading and English, 7th and 8th grade science, and 7th grade religious studies
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2024
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN12.1995
Bachelor of Elective Studies - General Studies
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN06.1990
Skills
- Tutoring using systematic, multi-sensory, sequential, and diagnostic approach to teaching reading and writing
- Instructional Practices
- Assessment based curriculum planning
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Certified Catalyst Instructor
- Professional Development
- Relationship building
- Organizational Skills
- Professional Manner
- Safety Awareness
- Time Management
Timeline
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Anoka Hennepin School District
08.2022 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
RiverTree School
08.2016 - 08.2022
Teacher
Agape Christi Academy
01.2014 - 06.2016
Tutor
Home School Educator
08.2010 - 03.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools, Daytons Bluff Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2010
Cadre Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.1998
Kindergarten Teacher
Paul Public Schools, Riverview Elementary
08.1997 - 06.2001
Teacher
St. Columba Catholic School
09.1996 - 06.1997
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education
Augsburg College
Bachelor of Elective Studies - General Studies
St. Cloud State University
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