Rebekah Sculley, RDH
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dental hygiene instructor with extensive experience in leadership and curriculum development. Proven track record of increasing student engagement and facilitating professional growth through innovative teaching methods. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve positive educational outcomes in diverse settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Concorde Career College-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on clinical training to boost student competencies.
- Improved student engagement through innovative teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical exams.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
- Mentored students in professional development and career readiness.
- Implemented best practices for classroom management and student engagement.
- Provided constructive feedback to students to improve their clinical competencies.
- Participated in departmental meetings regarding changes or updates to existing policies or procedures.
- Evaluated and monitored student progress to promote positive learning outcomes.
- Integrated evidence-based practice into teaching, promoting up-to-date patient care techniques.
- Evaluated student performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Provided academic and clinical skills advising to foster the successful completion of the dental hygiene program.
Assistant Professor/Dental Hygiene
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
01.2016 - 06.2024
- Designed and delivered engaging lectures on advanced dental topics.
- Developed innovative curriculum materials for diverse student learning needs.
- Led curriculum development initiatives, enhancing academic excellence across programs.
- Improved student engagement through innovative teaching strategies.
- Facilitated hands-on clinical training to boost student competencies.
- Contributed to peer-reviewed publications through community research.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary projects to enhance teaching methodologies.
- Mentored graduate students in research methodologies and academic writing.
- Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary projects and grant proposals.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and constructive feedback.
- Participated in departmental meetings to enhance academic programs and policies.
- Conducted research in clinical health sciences, contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Evaluated student progress, graded assignments and provided students with feedback.
- Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
- Attended meetings with administrators, deans, and other key stakeholders regarding curricular matters.
- Constructed quizzes, exams and homework assignments to test student aptitude.
- Planned class material to engage students in both online and in-person class environments.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance to improve overall comprehension of difficult concepts.
- Organized guest lectures from experts in the field of study to supplement course content.
- Provided guidance for student thesis and dissertation work.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and lab exercises for semester classes.
- Mentored and assisted with student-centered activities on campus to establish professional relationships.
- Provided instruction and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom setting.
- Researched and wrote articles for professional journals and publications.
- Edited course materials such as syllabi or lecture notes prior to their distribution.
- Held office hours to discuss grades, assignments and tests with students.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
- Contributed expertise to assist with departmental expansions and course changes.
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Education
MS - Education and Human Development, Adult Education Specialization
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2020
Graduate Certificate - Public Health
University of Texas Health-Houston School of Public Health
Houston, TX12.2017
BS - Dental Hygiene
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2015
AAS - Dental Hygiene
Blinn College School of Dental Hygiene
Bryan, TX05.1999
Skills
- Detail-oriented team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Administrative experience
- Student and faculty leadership
- Clinical coordination
- Student and faculty advising
- Dental hygiene admissions
- Goal-focused instructional design
- Curriculum development for adult learners
- Remote teaching methodologies
- Continuing education facilitation
- Student mentorship
- Clinical instruction
- Didactic instruction
- Curriculum innovation
- Educational program development
- Public health dentistry in pediatric and geriatric care
- Infection control management
- Dental coding and treatment planning
- Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and AxiUm software
- Digital radiography with Dexis and ScanX
Skills
26 years of clinical dental hygiene experience, 9 years of didactic and clinical higher education teaching experience, 3 years Pediatric Public Health Dentistry experience through San Antonio Metro Health, 6 months Geriatric and Special Populations Public Health Dentistry through UT Health San Antonio, Advanced leadership and administration skills through academia position, Research, Detail-oriented organization, Team player, Strong emotional intelligence, Goal focused, Instructional design, Curriculum development, Remote/distance teaching, Continuing education instructor, Proficient at implementing Adult Learning Principles of andragogy into teaching/training programs, Quality Matters certified, Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas Blue Button proficiency, Microsoft Office, Data analysis, Public presentation, Peer-reviewed journal publications Certified to teach YAG laser therapy, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Periodontics, cognitive and physical special needs patients, Public Health Dentistry through community outreach programs and volunteerism, Preventive dental hygiene, Cosmetic dental hygiene, Implant maintenance, Prosthodontics, Medication management, Radiology, Hard and soft tissue assessments, Extra-Oral & Intra-Oral cancer screening, Periodontics/Soft tissue management, Non-surgical periodontal maintenance, Prophy and scaling and root planning, Polishing, Fluoride application, Oral hygiene instruction, Pit and Fissure sealants, Analog impressions and intraoral scanning, YAG laser therapy certified, Intraoral camera.
Dental Hygiene License
10889
Publications
- Stone, M., Bazaldua, O., Piernik-Yoder, B., Sculley, R., Kosub, K., 2023, A Novel Simulation Program for Interprofessional Health Literacy Training, HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice, 7, 3, e139–e143
- Meyer, K., Glassner, A., Norman, R., James, D., Sculley, R., LealVasquez, L., ... & White, C., 2022, Caregiver self-efficacy improves following complex care training: Results from the Learning Skills Together pilot study, Geriatric Nursing, 45, 147-152
Presentations
- Improved Dementia Care Through Interprofessional Education and Collaboration in Academia, Nguyen C, Sculley R, Special Care Dentistry Association Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, 05/07/22
- Developing an Interprofessional Objective Structured Exam (OSCE) for Health Literacy, Stone M, Bazaldua O, Sculley R, Piernik-Yoder B, Kosub K, Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 04/10/22
- Developing an Interprofessional Objective Structured Exam (OSCE) for Health Literacy, Stone M, Bazaldua O, Sculley R, Piernik-Yoder B, Kosub K, IHA 20th Annual Health Literacy Conference, Virtual, 02/03/21
Research
- Interprofessional Collaboration Including VR and Case Studies for Improved Dementia Care Outcomes, LINC Seed Grant-UT Health San Antonio
- Learning Skills Together: A Program to Prepare Dementia Family Caregivers to Conduct Complex Care, TR002647 and 5P30AG064200-02, National Institutes on Aging and National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health
- Developing an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) for Health Literacy, LINC Seed Grant-UT Health San Antonio
Accomplishments
· Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for junior colleges
· Blinn College President Scholar- Fall 1997
· Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society
· Linda Devore Award for Dental Hygiene Excellence
· Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society-Texas A&M Chapter
· Kappa Delta Pi-Mu Chi Chapter-International Honor Society in Education
Certification
Certified Higher Education Professional-Teaching: Concorde Career College;2025
Affiliations
· Special Olympics oral healthcare provider: 2023
· SAMM shelter student-run dental clinic volunteer faculty: 2016-2020
· Christian Dental Center healthcare provider: 2016-present
· University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental Hygiene-Department of Periodontics teaching practicum: 2014-2015
· Volunteer Faculty-Caring for the Caregiver Skills Training Workshop
· St. Brigid Catholic Church Performing Arts Ministry: 2016-present
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Concorde Career College-San Antonio
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor/Dental Hygiene
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
01.2016 - 06.2024
MS - Education and Human Development, Adult Education Specialization
Texas A&M University
Graduate Certificate - Public Health
University of Texas Health-Houston School of Public Health
BS - Dental Hygiene
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
AAS - Dental Hygiene
Blinn College School of Dental Hygiene