Rebekah Rakes
Bassett,VA
Summary
With a proven track record at Martinsville City Public Schools, I leveraged innovative lesson planning and literacy support to significantly enhance reading proficiency. My expertise in individualized support and classroom leadership, coupled with a knack for fostering parent-teacher collaboration, has consistently driven student success and intervention effectiveness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist Paraprofessional
Martinsville City Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
Server
Chopstix Restaurant
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Henry County Public Schools
04.2013 - 06.2022
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Manager
Bible Gift Shop
08.1995 - 12.2010
- Oversaw store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, accounts receivable and payable.
- Enhanced store appearance by maintaining cleanliness standards and visually appealing displays that showcased products effectively.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, well-organized, and processed shipments.
- Improved customer satisfaction through proactive engagement, attentive service, and efficient problem resolution.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Led a team of retail associates to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Education
No Degree - Pediatric Nursing
Patrick & Henry Community College
Martinsville, VAHigh School Diploma -
Fieldale-Collinsville High School
Collinsville, VA06-2001
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individualized support
- Vocabulary expansion
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student remediation
- Assessment tools
- Classroom leadership
- Literacy support
- Title 1 compliance
- One-on-one support
- Intervention strategies
- Progress Monitoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Chopstix Restaurant
05.2024 - 11.2024
Reading Specialist Paraprofessional
Martinsville City Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Henry County Public Schools
04.2013 - 06.2022
Manager
Bible Gift Shop
08.1995 - 12.2010
No Degree - Pediatric Nursing
Patrick & Henry Community College
High School Diploma -
Fieldale-Collinsville High School
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