Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Rebecca Hawkins

Salt Fork School District #512
Chrisman
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience

Dedicated Reading Specialist experienced in developing individualized support and multisensory teaching methods. Implemented effective intervention plans that enhanced literacy skills for diverse learners through collaboration with educators and utilization of evidence-based strategies. Focused on driving student success and fostering a love for literacy.

Work History

Reading Specialist, K-5

28 Years 9 Months
Salt Fork School District #512 | 08.1997 - 05.2026
  • Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance literacy skills.
  • Developed individualized reading intervention plans for diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading initiatives across curricula.
  • Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.

Dyslexia Tutor

6 Years 8 Months
Children's Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois | 09.2017 - 05.2024
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with dyslexia to enhance reading comprehension and retention.
  • Conducted assessments to identify specific learning challenges and track progress over time.
  • Fostered a positive, inclusive atmosphere that encouraged student confidence and motivation in literacy skills development.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.

Education

Master of Science - Reading

Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, K-8

Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL

Skills

Literacy development
Data-driven instruction
Targeted reading strategies
Reading assessment
Progress monitoring
Comprehension techniques
Small group instruction
Multisensory teaching
Individualized support

Certification

  • Reading Certification for K-5

Timeline

Dyslexia Tutor

Children's Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois
09.2017 - 05.2024Read More

Reading Specialist, K-5

Salt Fork School District #512
08.1997 - 05.2026Read More

Eastern Illinois University

Master of Science from Reading
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Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education, K-8
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Rebecca Hawkins