Rebecca Sera Rothermel
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Innovative instructor with 30+ years of experience seeking a position working in human resources and training. Skilled in classroom oversight, course planning, and behavior management. Collaborates effectively with peers, administrative leaders, and support specialists to meet workplace needs. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication and multitasking skills. Committed to team success and achieving positive results. Thrives on tackling new challenges and advancing organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Brings a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Science Teacher
Timber Springs Middle School
08.2017 - Current
- Identified pupil needs of 125+ students on a daily basis and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction to address various types of learners.
- Maintained discipline and order in classroom to enable productive instruction and counseled students and parents on learning and discipline problems.
- Used technology regularly in daily lessons and encouraged use by students to enhance learning experience and keep up with current trends.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
East Lake Elementary
08.2005 - 08.2017
4th Grade Teacher
Waterford Elementary School
08.1991 - 08.2005
4th Grade Teacher
Winegard Elementary
08.1990 - 08.1991
4th Grade Teacher
Tampa Palms Elementary
12.1989 - 08.1990
Education
Master's Degree - Math And Science Specialist
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida12.1993
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida12.1989
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communications/Public Relations, Business Administration
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida05.1986
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Instructional planning and Implementation
- Multi-cultural awareness
- Technologies integration
- Team building
- Instruction and leadership
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Constructive feedback
- Organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Reporting and documentation
Accomplishments
- Created, planned, and implemented a Science Resource Lab curriculum & classroom.
- Recipient of Disney's Teacherific Award -twice.
- Superintendent's $1,000 grant recipient three times.
- Darden Restaurants $500 grant recipient.
- Nominated Teacher of the Year three times.
- Nominated for Disney's American Teacher Award two times.
- Nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching.
Leadership Roles
- Team/Grade Level Lead
- SAC (School Advisory Committee)
- FAC (Faculty Advisory Committee)
- School Newspaper Faculty/Student Sponsor
- UCF Senior Intern Supervisor
- UCF Junior Intern Supervisor
- Beginning/first year teacher mentor
- National Junior Honor Society Faculty Sponsor
Timeline
6th Grade Science Teacher
Timber Springs Middle School
08.2017 - Current
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
East Lake Elementary
08.2005 - 08.2017
4th Grade Teacher
Waterford Elementary School
08.1991 - 08.2005
4th Grade Teacher
Winegard Elementary
08.1990 - 08.1991
4th Grade Teacher
Tampa Palms Elementary
12.1989 - 08.1990
Master's Degree - Math And Science Specialist
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communications/Public Relations, Business Administration
University of South Florida
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