Rebecca Lee
Edwardsville
Summary
Dedicated educator committed to fostering a love of learning and a strong sense of belonging among students. Expertise in creating engaging lessons and assessing student progress to drive growth, while actively seeking resources through community collaboration and grant writing. Strong advocate for integrating Art, STEM, and reading enrichment into the curriculum, with a proven track record in educational technology leadership that enhances learning experiences. Recognized for a proactive approach in identifying challenges and optimizing processes, contributing to a positive culture where staff, students, and families thrive at Halls Ferry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
Halls Ferry Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging art curricula to foster creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted social skills and community engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate art across subjects, enhancing interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Mentored first year teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning and classroom management techniques.
- Led professional development workshops for staff on effective art instruction practices and technology integration.
- Integrated multicultural perspectives into art lessons, promoting an appreciation for diverse cultures and artistic expressions.
- Enhanced student creativity by introducing various art techniques and mediums.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities such as after-school clubs and special events related to the arts program.
- Organized successful art exhibitions showcasing student work both within the school and community settings.
- Created a positive classroom environment that fosters student engagement and participation.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning, creativity, and reward for consistently meeting behavioral goals.
- Co-facilitated with our counselor an Art Therapy group run through XPress U Through Art connecting students with a way to express and process their emotions.
- Led SELT committee to ensure Tiered process being used throughout the building, giving incentives to students following expectations, and problem solved supports around students who are struggling.
- Created and led monthly "data team" for students to discuss goals around attendance, behavior, activities, and clubs happening at school.
Elementary Teacher: 4th, 3rd and 3/4 Split
Halls Ferry Elementary
07.2008 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Collaborate between and within grade levels on a consistent basis to strategize engaging lessons to fill deficits in learning.
- Plan and implement highly engaging lessons in all core subject areas.
- Write curriculum for the district in ELA and Math.
- Lead district and building professional development on core content curriculum, technology and engagement strategies.
- Incorporate engaging technology within lessons, while still giving sufficient practice with handwriting.
- Assess multiple sources of data through data team process to drive instruction
- Implement Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBiS) facilitating a positive classroom environment fostering student collaboration and participation.
- Teach, practice, and reinforce consistent routines and procedures
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods to tailor instruction.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted social skills and community engagement.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students through the implementation of mindfulness practices and conflict resolution strategies.
- Visited each student monthly during Covid e-learning to deliver supplies and check up on families and students.
Summer School Teacher
Parker Road, Johnson-Wabash, and Halls Ferry
06.2008 - 06.2021
- Construct and teach small groups and whole class using progress monitoring tools.
- Implement Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to enhance student behavior and participation.
- Communicate student progress with parents weekly.
- Research a variety of standards and teaching styles for the purpose of obtaining knowledge and/or information to utilize with small groups and whole class settings.
- Advocated for resources and programs that promote student success and well-being in the school environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (1-6)
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO12-2005
Skills
- Relationship building
- Collaborative projects
- Event planning
- Performance organization
- Teaching improvement
- Grant proposal writing
Accomplishments
District Teacher of the Year 2026
Building Teacher of the Year 2026, 2025, 2020
Ferguson-Florissant Foundation for Education Grant Recipient 2026
ITEF Innovator Grant Co-Recipient 2025
Certification
- Certified Art Teacher, 2025
- Certified Elementary Teacher (1-6), 2006
- STEM Certification, Maryville University, 2024
- Building technology trainer, 2017
- Teaching Artistic Behaviors, MAEA, 2024
Timeline
Art Teacher
Halls Ferry Elementary
07.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher: 4th, 3rd and 3/4 Split
Halls Ferry Elementary
07.2008 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Parker Road, Johnson-Wabash, and Halls Ferry
06.2008 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (1-6)
Lindenwood University
Committees/Professional Activities
- Building Leadership Team
- Social Emotional Leadership Team chair
- Ongoing building and district professional development
- District unwrapping and prioritizing of standards
- District curriculum writing for ELA and Math in 3rd grade
- District report card committee
- Secretary on Executive Board for FFNEA