Rebecca Sumner
Dothan,AL
Summary
My vision for school leadership is to build a dynamic school culture. I want to empower faculty, students, and parents by collaborating, creating mutual responsibility, and a shared vision for all students' academic, social, and emotional learning success. My interpersonal leadership style enables me to empathize and connect with others. I see the strengths in others and harness their talents to create thriving leadership teams that impact school culture and academic success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Carver School for Math Science and Technology
08.2024 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Evaluated data, collaborated with team, and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive work environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among parents, students, and faculty.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops, and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Used data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods for optimal results.
- Engaged in professional development workshops, staying abreast of educational trends and best practices.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while working closely with team members and administrative leadership—conflict resolution to complete essential projects on time and efficiently.
- Advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within educational institutions by leading targeted workshops to raise awareness around implicit biases in teaching practices.
- Cultivated a team-oriented atmosphere through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Collaborated with finance leadership to develop long-term strategic plans aligned with the organization's financial goals.
- Facilitated meetings and presentations.
- Reflected daily on my tasks and outcomes.
5th, 4th, 2nd ELAR, Pre-K, Student Council Mentor
Seadrift School
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Implemented peer mentorship program, strengthening community and collaboration among participants.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through consistent communication about student progress and goals.
- Championed a growth mindset culture within the classroom, inspiring students to embrace challenges and persevere through obstacles in pursuit of their academic goals.
- Conducted academic research, contributing valuable findings to faculty's knowledge base.
- Managed personnel effectively, conducting performance evaluations, and providing constructive feedback to support professional growth.
- Facilitated successful accreditation reviews by maintaining compliance with state regulations and industry best practices.
4th ELAR, 5th Science
Ireland Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2020
2nd grade
Jefferson Christian Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019
4th, 7th & 8th
Victory Christian Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL01.2009
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Student support
- Research
- Organizational skills
- Data analysis
- Collaborative teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural awareness
- Educational leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Relationship building and networking
- Student achievement
Certification
- Bilingual Education Certificate - Texas Department of Education. (ESL)
Professional Development
- MAP Training, 2023
- Bilingual/ESL What Teachers Need to Know, 2022
- Abydos Argumentative and Expository Writing, 2023
- Pre-K Planning, 2022
- ESL Conference, 2022
- Google Classroom, Technology ECISD, 2019
- CRASE Training - Active Shooter, 2022
- Teaching Students to Think Critically, EDU 4459, 05/01/14
- Using MAP Data to Differentiate Instruction, 2022
- Graduate Studies: Instructional Technology & Media, JSU, 2011
- Teach Like A Rockstar, 2022
- E-Learning for Educators, EDU446SE, 2010-11
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Carver School for Math Science and Technology
08.2024 - Current
5th, 4th, 2nd ELAR, Pre-K, Student Council Mentor
Seadrift School
01.2020 - 05.2024
4th ELAR, 5th Science
Ireland Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2020
2nd grade
Jefferson Christian Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019
4th, 7th & 8th
Victory Christian Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Bilingual Education Certificate - Texas Department of Education. (ESL)
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
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