Rebecca Seger
Willards
Summary
Passionate teacher with over 34 years extensive experience in early childhood education. Skilled in motivating students and fostering positive relationships with parents. Committed to implementing engaging curricula that support individual learning needs and promote a nurturing classroom environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Berlin Education Station
Berlin, MD
06.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Pre-K 5 Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Annapolis, MD
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging curriculum aligning with early childhood education standards.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development in preschool-aged children.
- Collaborated with parents to create tailored learning plans addressing individual children's needs.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Organized extracurricular activities enhancing children's creativity and teamwork skills.
- Streamlined classroom operations, improving efficiency in lesson delivery and resource allocation.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education and classroom engagement strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised 14children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in the schedule each day.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created a safe and nurturing a learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Teacher Infant-12 Yrs., Cook, Management Positions
Kinder Care Education
Bowie, MD
09.1991 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers by providing targeted guidance on effective classroom management and instructional strategies, enhancing their teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development, proactively addressing concerns to foster a supportive home-school connection.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences and promote digital literacy.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- 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.
- Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Engaged with students individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Helped children develop skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medication administered.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Transported students to and from school with company bus.
- Supervised outgoing trips.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Administered medications as needed.
- Registered student progress and attendance on the database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Sanitized toys, tabletops, dishes and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Met with students', parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic challenges.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle grounds.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged at work.
- Met with students', parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic challenges.
- Answered and quickly redirected calls.
- Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates.
- Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office.
- Provided medications to students following prescribed schedules.
- Maintained comprehensive logs of naps, feedings, and medications given to children for safety and health tracking.
- Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Helped children develop skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Maintained cooking area and food prep station.
- Transported students to and from school with company bus.
- Supervised outgoing trips.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Largo High School
Largo, MD06-1991
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Motivating students
- Student-centered learning
- Special needs students
- Group and individual instruction
- Home-school collaboration
- Parent and student communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Growth mindset
- Relationship building
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible
- Assessment administration
- Educational record keeping
- FFlexible
- Child development
- Planning and Coordinating
- Invoice Processing
- Filing and data archiving
- Budget management
- Curriculum planning
Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 at Bowie Kinder Care.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" in 1998 at Bowie Kinder Care
- Received Excellence In Education Award at Kinder Care Education for parent acknowledgement.
- Dynamic teaching techniques- Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Consistently received positive feedback from guests and parents and created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with customers.
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Responsible for training all new employees to ensure continued quality of customer service.
Certification
Preschool CDA
National Credentialing Program Level 3
High School Diploma
First Aid/ CPR
90 Hour Preschool course
45 Hour School Age Course
Infant Toddler Certification
Communication Course
Covid-19
Infant Breast Feeding
Basic Health and Safety
ADA
Developmental Screening
Medication Administration
Safe Sleep
Timeline
Teacher
Berlin Education Station
06.2024 - Current
Pre-K 5 Teacher
Kiddie Academy
09.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Infant-12 Yrs., Cook, Management Positions
Kinder Care Education
09.1991 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Largo High School