Rebecca Wells
Collinsville,OK
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Collinsville Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Work in K-12 regular education and special education.
- Special education long term substitute Jan-May 2022 and Jan-May 2023.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems .
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Lead Teacher
Collinsville First Baptist Church Impact Kids
10.2007 - 03.2020
- Lead Teacher in Pre-school classrooms. Age range 1-5 years old.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
City Of Collinsivlle
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to establish timely receipt of payments.
- Safeguarded documents of accounts receivable and payments to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection processes and reduce overdue payments.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Education
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05.2024
Associate of Arts - Art/General Education
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Classroom management
- Special needs support
- Multicultural awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Student engagement
- Behavior Modeling
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Classroom Organization
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Collinsville Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Collinsville First Baptist Church Impact Kids
10.2007 - 03.2020
Accounts Receivable Clerk
City Of Collinsivlle
09.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - General Education
Rogers State University
Associate of Arts - Art/General Education
Tulsa Community College
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