Rebeccah Williams Wall
Language And Literacy Educator
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and engaging methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Over 20 years experience teaching students from over 26 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and achievement. Excellent record of achieving student reading, writing and speaking goals. Teacher Leader with experience with developing school improvement plans, supervising student teachers, designing and delivering professional learning on a number of topics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
ESL Specialist
High Plains Elementary
Colorado Springs, Colorado
08.2016 - Current
- Applied knowledge of second language acquisition and best practices to develop English language and literacy skills of Kindergarten through fifth grade students
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Maintained accurate and appropriate records and English Language Plans, with goals, for 35-50 students annually
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Completed annual training and administration of WIDA ACCESS language assessment and screening
READ Program Reading Interventionist
Weikel Elementary
Ft. Carson , Colorado
10.2014 - 02.2015
- READ INTERVENTION K-4, Weikel Elementary (20 hrs/wk)
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and School
Lakewood, Washington
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned and prepared activities for 20 students, ages 3-4 years based on NAEYC standards
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Title I Family Engagement Specialist
Barrow County Schools
Winder, Georgia
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Collaborated in creation of professional development for district teachers and family engagement programs for Title I schools
ESOL/ESL Specialist
County Line Elementary
Winder, Georgia
07.2002 - 06.2008
- Applied knowledge of second language acquisition and best practices to develop English language and literacy skills of Kindergarten through fifth grade students
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Maintained accurate and appropriate records and English Language Plans, with goals, for each student
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Completed annual training and administration of WIDA ACCESS language assessment and screening
First Grade Teacher
County Line Elementary
Winder, Georgia
08.2000 - 06.2002
Education
Specialist of Education - English Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 06.2004 - 12.2009
M.Ed. - English Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 01.2001 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 09.1995 - 05.2000
Skills
12 Years as an ESL instructor
Accomplishments
- Member of ESL team to earn ELPA Excellence Award, 6 years consecutively
- National Writing Project ELL Network Grant Recipient
- National Writing Project Fellow
- Awarded GA Association of Elementary School Principals Golden Apple Award for Parent and Family ESL program
- Teacher of the Year
- Supervised team of three staff members.
Certification
Culturally and Liguistically Diverse K-12
Timeline
ESL Specialist
High Plains Elementary
08.2016 - Current
READ Program Reading Interventionist
Weikel Elementary
10.2014 - 02.2015
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and School
07.2012 - 05.2014
Title I Family Engagement Specialist
Barrow County Schools
07.2008 - 06.2009
Specialist of Education - English Education
University of Georgia
06.2004 - 12.2009
ESOL/ESL Specialist
County Line Elementary
07.2002 - 06.2008
M.Ed. - English Education
University of Georgia
01.2001 - 12.2004
First Grade Teacher
County Line Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia
09.1995 - 05.2000
Culturally and Liguistically Diverse K-12
Elementary Education K-6
Early Childhood Education P-8
English Language Arts 7-12
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