Rebecca L. Cavitt
Arlington
Summary
Hardworking Retired Texas Teacher with skills to step into any classroom environment and support student needs with excellent discussion management, lecturing and mentoring abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie
01.2025 - Current
- General Education PK-12
- Managed classroom behavior to foster a positive learning environment.
- Elementary CARE (Children with Autism and Related Exceptionalities),
Career and Technical Education instructor
Fort Worth Independent School District
Fort Worth
08.2024 - 12.2024
- General Employability Skills teacher
- Integrated technology into lessons to create interactive learning environments, increasing student participation and interest.
Career and Technical Education instructor
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie
01.2012 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented biotechnology curriculum to enhance student engagement and understanding
- Guided SkillsUSA students to achieve recognition in competitions through targeted coaching and mentorship
- Facilitated successful events for Class of 2019 and 2023, fostering community involvement and student pride
- SkillsUSA advisor (2013-2024).
- Professional Development presenter - Classroom Management.
- Supervised events as on-duty administrator
- Led training sessions on effective classroom management techniques
Math/Science Instructional Coach
East Fort Worth Montessori Academy
Fort Worth
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Taught 5th grade Math and Science, fostering student engagement and understanding in core subjects.
- Presented professional development sessions on curriculum and instruction to strengthen teaching practices.
- Assistant Testing Coordinator.
Middle School Science teacher
Klein Independent School District
Houston
01.1999 - 12.2010
- Science Department Chair 2007-2009.
- PE teacher, 2000-2005.
- Designed engaging science curricula aligned with district standards.
- Presented professional development sessions on classroom management strategies for fellow educators.
- Organized science fairs, fostering student engagement and enthusiasm for STEM fields.
- Coached cross country, basketball, track, and tennis teams
Junior High Science teacher
Arlington Independent School District
Arlington
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Assisted in coordinating National Junior Honor Society events
- Facilitated hands-on science experiments
- Coached volleyball and track teams to develop athletes' skills and teamwork.
Middle School Science teacher
Copperas Cove Independent School District
Copperas Cove
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Designed engaging science curricula aligned with district standards.
- Applied differentiated instructional techniques, increasing student connection to science content.
- Coordinated Young Astronauts Club activities, enhancing student engagement in space science.
Education
Principal Certification - EC-12
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01-2018
M. Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction, Triple Literacy
UT at Arlington
01-2009
B.S. - Biology
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX01-1995
Honors Graduate -
Sweetwater High School
Sweetwater, TX01-1990
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Multi-subject instruction
- Results-focused
- Student engagement
- Smartboard technology
- IEP documentation
- Video conferencing
- Special education strategies
- Behavior intervention
- Professional development
- Collaborative teaching
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Biology 6-12, Lifetime Certification
- Life/Earth Science, Lifetime Certification
- PE (EC-12), 11/30/26
- ESL (EC-12), 11/30/26
- Special Education (EC-12), 11/30/26
- Math/Phy Sci/Eng (6-12), 11/30/26
- Health (EC-12), 11/30/26
- Principal (EC-12), 11/30/26
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Month -- 1997
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Grand Prairie Independent School District
01.2025 - Current
Career and Technical Education instructor
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
Career and Technical Education instructor
Grand Prairie Independent School District
01.2012 - 12.2024
Math/Science Instructional Coach
East Fort Worth Montessori Academy
01.2010 - 12.2012
Middle School Science teacher
Klein Independent School District
01.1999 - 12.2010
Junior High Science teacher
Arlington Independent School District
01.1998 - 12.1999
Middle School Science teacher
Copperas Cove Independent School District
01.1996 - 12.1998
Principal Certification - EC-12
Lamar University
M. Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction, Triple Literacy
UT at Arlington
B.S. - Biology
West Texas A & M University
Honors Graduate -
Sweetwater High School