Rebekah Herrera
Powderhorn,CO
Summary
Dedicated and responsive individual with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning. Skilled at maintaining classroom organization and jumping into lesson plans without losing forward progress for students. Committed to student learning and cultivating educational atmospheres.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
District Substitute
Gunnison Watershed School District
Gunnison, CO
08.2022 - Current
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Gunnison Watershed School District
Gunnison, CO
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards and cafeterias.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
Self Employed
Gunnison, CO
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Collaborated with team to promote, plan and organize communication materials.
- Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
- Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO05.2024
High School Diploma -
Dodge City High School
Dodge City, KS05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSSkills
- Student Needs Assessments
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Documentation and Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Organization and Planning
- Relationship Building
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Google Classroom
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Smartboard Technology
- Technology Savvy
- Test Proctoring
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Special Education
- Teaching Life Skills
Timeline
District Substitute
Gunnison Watershed School District
08.2022 - Current
SpEd Paraprofessional
Gunnison Watershed School District
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
Self Employed
05.2015 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Western State College of Colorado
High School Diploma -
Dodge City High School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Fort Hays State University
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