Rebecca Withington
Building Substitute
Windsor Locks,United States
Summary
Passionate teacher devoted to promoting student learning. Skillful in analyzing and implemented interventions and promoting a positive learning environment. Dedicated in collaboration, communication, and fostering effective learning in a safe and differentiated way.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 1 Teacher
A. Ward Spaulding Elementary School
Suffield, CT
08.2020 - Current
- Worked with individual students and groups to facilitate mini-lessons in math, reading, writing, Fundations, and social-emotional learning.
- Collaborated with first-grade team, coaches, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists to ensure best teaching for students.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluated individual student data and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support learning.
- Integrated technology through Chromebooks and Smart TV in math and literacy to promote student participation.
- Collaborated with other grade level teachers, academic support staff, paraprofessionals, and coaches to ensure best teaching for students.
- Assisted in maintaining necessary accommodations and reward systems for students with 504 and IEP plans provided by behavioral specialists and social worker.
Teacher, Grade 2
Amistad Academy Elementary
New Haven, CT
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught 32 students mathematics content including mini-lessons, workshops, and math story problems.
- Facilitated guided reading small groups based on reading levels to develop students' literacy skills.
- Co-taught with second grade teacher daily, assisting in close reading and writing.
- Consistently provided clear, precise directions and expectations to provide a safe and positive classroom environment.
- Received weekly feedback from coaches, developing skills in classroom management, precise directions, positive learning, and academic content enhancements.
- Discussed students' progress weekly with parents, including academics and behavior skills.
- Facilitated Morning Meeting daily to assist students in developing social emotional skills and promoting a positive classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT06.2019
Skills
- Collaborative Environments
- Instructional Strategies
- Data collection
- Lesson Preparation
- Classroom Integration
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
Custom
Extra Curricular: Honors and Awards:
President's List: 2 terms
Dean's List: 8 terms
Golden Key International Honor Society: 2016-Current
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society: 2016-Current
Kappa Delta Pi: 2018-Current
Magna Cum Laude
Clubs:
Education Club at CCSU: 2016-2019
Habitat for Humanity: 2016-2019, President 2018-2019
Community Service:
Camp Totoket Mentor: 2012, 2013
Walsh Intermediate School Dance Team Assistant Coach: 2014, 2015
Junior Achievement: 2017-2018
Habitat for Humanity: 2016-2018
Languages
Certification
Connecticut Teacher Certification, Grades 1-6, #305
Additional Information
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training
Timeline
Grade 1 Teacher
A. Ward Spaulding Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Teacher, Grade 2
Amistad Academy Elementary
07.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Connecticut State University