Rebekah Scott
Seattle,WA
Summary
Instruction-focused educator experienced in teaching diverse learners and improving student achievement. Expertise in building individualized learning plans and designing engaging, data-informed instruction. Leadership experience includes teacher mentoring, grade-level team management, and culturally relevant program implementation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Bilingual Math & ESL Classroom Teacher
Pershing Elementary, Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - 08.2026
- Delivered standards-aligned math and ESL instruction, fostering academic achievement for second-grade students.
- Designed and implemented differentiated math centers, adjusting strategies based on performance data.
- Created scaffolds for ELL students, incorporating visual aids and hands-on materials for content accessibility.
- Assessed English language proficiency to guide families on transitions into English-only instruction.
- Administered assessments to adapt instructional strategies for whole-group and small-group settings.
- Developed lesson plans with clear objectives using diverse techniques across various instructional formats.
- Launched cultural initiatives like Dia de los Muertos para Mascotas Ofrenda as inaugural Campus Connector.
- Mentored a first-year teacher through coaching, lesson modeling, and strategy sharing.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
- Facilitated small group discussions to promote critical thinking skills among students.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
Montessori Primary (PreK3, PreK4, Kinder) Classroom Teacher
Eduardo Mata Montessori, Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Designed and managed a multi-age Primary Montessori classroom (PreK3, PreK4, Kindergarten), delivering individualized instruction aligned with state standards and Montessori principles.
- Directed and collaborated with non-certified teaching assistants to support individualized instruction, classroom management, and small-group learning.
- Designed a prepared learning environment that supported independence, self-directed learning, and hands-on discovery using authentic Montessori materials and self-designed materials.
- Assessed student development across social, emotional, and cognitive domains to create tailored learning pathways.
- Provided targeted after-school reading tutoring for Tier 2 students in preparation for district and state assessments.
- Built strong family partnerships through varied engagement efforts, including classroom observations, student showcase nights, open house conversations with prospective families about curriculum and campus culture, and creating outreach materials and presentations for New Parent Orientation.
- Served as Primary Grade-Level Team Lead, facilitating PLC meetings, analyzing student data, and collaborating with school leadership to address grade-level needs.
- Presented at a district-wide Montessori summit on culturally responsive teaching and representation of Black and Indigenous communities in children's literature.
PreK Classroom Teacher
Strategic Readiness Initiative, Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Taught foundational early childhood skills across academic and social-emotional domains for students ages 3–5.
- Directed and collaborated with non-certified HeadStart staff to support individualized instruction, small-group interventions, and learning center rotations.
- Conducted ongoing progress monitoring to identify student growth trends and tailor daily literacy and math instruction.
- Restructured daily schedules to recapture over two hours of unused time for targeted, data-driven small-group instruction in math and literacy.
- Established inclusive classroom routines that fostered positive social interaction and self-regulation.
- Conducted home visits to mentor families in supporting learning at home.
Education
Master - Library Science
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12-2027
BA - Political Science
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT05-2004
Skills
- Urban School Experience
- Diverse Student Populations
- ESL/ELL & Bilingual Program Instruction
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Family & Community Engagement
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Directing Non-Certified Staff
- Curriculum implementation
- Data assessment
- Instructional data analysis
Certification
- Washington Residency Teacher Certificate: Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, English Language Learner
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid – American Red Cross (Valid through September 2028)
- AMS Early Childhood Credential (Ages 2 1/2 – 6)
- HB3 Reading Academies: Comprehensive, evidence-based training in the Science of Reading, focusing on structured literacy, phonemic awareness, and decoding strategies for early readers.
Timeline
2nd Grade Bilingual Math & ESL Classroom Teacher
Pershing Elementary, Dallas Independent School District
08.2024 - 08.2026
Montessori Primary (PreK3, PreK4, Kinder) Classroom Teacher
Eduardo Mata Montessori, Dallas Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2024
PreK Classroom Teacher
Strategic Readiness Initiative, Dallas Independent School District
08.2015 - 08.2018
Master - Library Science
Texas Woman's University
BA - Political Science
Brigham Young University