Rebekah K. Stanley Stover
Beckley,USA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL Specialist
Raleigh County Board of Education
01.2004 - Current
- Administer federally mandated screenings and assessments
- Evaluate data to guide instruction
- Communicate and collaborate with administrators to confirm federal guidelines are being followed
- Involve and actively work with parents to ensure students are successful
- Conduct meetings necessary for appropriate modifications and score reporting
- Maintain student records
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Shady Spring Middle School
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding of historical events.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions among students to foster critical thinking and analysis of social studies topics.
- Analyzed curriculum effectiveness, recommending adjustments based on student performance data and educational best practices.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
- Planned and implemented program of study to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Improved students' critical thinking skills by incorporating debate activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Continuously updated knowledge of current events and social issues to provide relevant examples during lessons.
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Shady Spring Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Instructed classroom in a collaborative team teaching environment
- Communicate with colleagues and administrators in core curriculum team
- Actively interacted with colleagues in intra and inter-disciplinary professional learning committees
- Analyzed student data to plan instruction and interventions
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect, collaboration, and critical thinking among students.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques and instructional best practices to enhance teaching quality.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in language arts education.
- Fostered a love for reading by introducing students to diverse literary genres and authors.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, offering targeted intervention in areas of need.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Shady Spring Middle School
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
Education
Master of Education -
Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6, Mentally Impaired K-12
Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia12.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Advanced skills in accessing student data regarding testing and analysis
- Adept level of data-entry skills
- Motivated and committed to task completion and detail attention
- Excellent interpersonal skills in communication, problem-solving, and team building
- Data analysis
- Student assessment
- Student record maintenance
- Team communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compliance with federal guidelines
- Problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Writing Award on Praxis Exam
- Marshall University Dean’s List all semesters
- Marshall University Presidential Scholarship
- Beta Phi Mu Sorority Treasurer
- Beta Phi Mu Best New Inductee
- Beta Phi Mu Social Chair
Certification
Elementary Education (K-6)
Mentally Impaired- Mild, Moderate (K-Adult)
Multi-Categorical- LD, BD, ID, DD (K-Adult)
School Librarian/Media Specialist (PK-Adult)
Social Studies (5-9)
Health Education (PK-Adult)
English as a Second Language (PK-Adult)
English (5-9)
Timeline
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Shady Spring Middle School
01.2017 - 01.2023
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Shady Spring Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2017
EL Specialist
Raleigh County Board of Education
01.2004 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Shady Spring Middle School
01.2004 - 01.2009
Master of Education -
Marshall University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6, Mentally Impaired K-12
Marshall University
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Glade Springs Resort
Front desk Welcome Center receptionist
- Customer relations in an environment of hospitality
- Reservationist
- Switchboard operator
Spa and Fitness Center receptionist
- Scheduled appointments
- Greeted members and customers
Camp Glade Assistant Director
- Scheduled daily activities
- Responsible for communication with parents and day camp counselors regarding issues or concerns
Restaurant Hostess
Beverage cart attendant
Beckley-Raleigh County YMCA
Front desk receptionist
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Day Camp counselor
Raleigh General Hospital
Candy-stripe volunteer
- Greeted patients and visitors
- Transported patients to appointments and rooms
- Answered and transferred calls
Gift Shop attendant
Cuddler volunteer
- Assisted nurses in the Nursery
- Transported babies from nursery to mothers’ rooms
- Helped assist nurses/cuddle babies in NICU