Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Rebecca Shoemake

Rebecca Shoemake

Snyder,TX

Summary

I have a solid background in early childhood education and desire to enter a more challenging role that promotes personal and professional growth. With my recent experience in management, I want to go back into the field of education as an assistant principal while achieving my Master's, hoping to eventually become a principal.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Plastic Welding and Fabrication
08.2017 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Conducted Interviews and determined who would best fit a specific position.
  • Conducted PIP's, write ups, and terminations for employee's.
  • Managed the staff of two locations

Assistant Director

Sunshine Cottage School
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
  • Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2014 - 07.2016
  • Encouraged, secured and maintained involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
  • Supported struggling learners through one-on-one intervention sessions, utilizing research-based strategies to address identified skill gaps effectively.
  • Boosted students'' writing abilities through targeted feedback and personalized writing conferences.
  • Planned learning activities to address individual differences among students.
  • Promoted active learning by integrating cooperative

strategies and problem-solving activities into daily lessons

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and mutual respect among students.
  • Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
  • Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2008 - 07.2013
  • Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
  • Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

BCISD
08.2006 - 07.2008
  • Encouraged, secured and maintained involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
  • Supported struggling learners through one-on-one intervention sessions, utilizing research-based strategies to address identified skill gaps effectively.
  • Established and maintained standards for behavior that fostered student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
  • Assisted in the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing overall academic achievement for all students.
  • Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district and school goals, curriculum policies and knowledge, skills, progress and needs of students.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

BCISD
08.1999 - 07.2006
  • Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
  • Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
  • Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.

Kindergarten Teacher

Marble Falls ISD
08.1998 - 07.1999
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

South West Texas State University
San Marcos
05-1997

High School Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High School
Houston, TX
05-1992

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Relationship building
  • Problem resolution
  • Staff management
  • Business administration
  • Staffing
  • Administrative skills
  • Team player
  • Goal setting
  • Classroom management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Elementary education
  • Child development
  • Interactive learning
  • Compliance standards
  • Student engagement
  • Training and coaching
  • Performance evaluations

Timeline

General Manager

Plastic Welding and Fabrication
08.2017 - Current

Assistant Director

Sunshine Cottage School
08.2016 - 03.2017

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2014 - 07.2016

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2013 - 07.2014

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2008 - 07.2013

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

BCISD
08.2006 - 07.2008

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

BCISD
08.1999 - 07.2006

Kindergarten Teacher

Marble Falls ISD
08.1998 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

South West Texas State University

High School Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High School
Rebecca Shoemake