Rebecca Reynolds
Springfield,TN
Summary
Goal-oriented teacher with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development. Driven and motivated to be an effective and positive influence on children.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Greenbrier Elementary School
Greenbrier, TN
08.2018 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a second grade classroom.
- Create an environment that fosters positive learning experiences for second graders.
- Utilize instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
- Encourage students to set individual goals and strive for academic excellence.
- Assess student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Provide feedback on student progress by utilizing data-driven instruction techniques.
- Integrate technology into daily lessons to engage students in the learning process.
- Instruct small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Provide instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conduct assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Identify learning needs of students with disabilities and implement appropriate interventions.
Kindergarten Teacher
Greenbrier Elementary School
Greenbrier, TN
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
Aspiring Teacher
Buena Vista Elementary
Nashville, TN
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Became an Aspiring Teacher in lieu of student teaching through Trevecca Nazarene University.
- Monitored student behavior, maintained discipline, and intervened when necessary.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05-2004
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Creativity
- Team planning and collaboration
- Inclusion Teacher
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Greenbrier Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Greenbrier Elementary School
08.2014 - 07.2018
Aspiring Teacher
Buena Vista Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville