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Overview
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Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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EXPERIENCE
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Rebecca West

Rosamond

Summary

Dynamic education professional with 18 years of experience in public education, seeking to leverage expertise as the Education Manager at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Possesses a strong foundation in childhood developmental stages and a passion for creating supportive, engaging classroom environments. Developed innovative teaching methods that inspire young learners and foster academic growth. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and enthusiasm, with a commitment to collaboration and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of students and the school community. Eager to contribute expertise in educational programming and team leadership to enhance learning experiences at your esteemed institution.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

1st grade teacher, mentor, and junior high volleyball coach

08.2023 - Current
  • Instruct students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Help students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Administer and grade class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Establish and communicate clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
  • Improve student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Explore foundation learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Maintain positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Oversee class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
  • Attend in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Teach students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and socials skills.
  • Involve parents in student education by cultivation strong relationships.
  • Cultivate classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Supervise paraprofessionals in facilitating classroom activities.
  • Create collaborative environment in classroom where students work together to support everyone’s learning.
  • Complete educational artifacts throughout the school year to incorporate into our 1st-grade Museum Night (including parent/community connection).
  • Manage 20 plus junior high girls on the volleyball team by planning practices and running them, dealing with parent communication and issues, and organizing all paperwork between the district, student, and parents. Plan fun days, community service hours, and end of the end-of-the-year banquet, prepare awards and certificates, and communicate with administration on student progress and academics.

Dean of Students

08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Take care of all attendance for 700 students, grades 5-8–made parent calls for all students who were absent for the day, sent absentee letters for missed days (3 days, 5 days, etc.), made home visits with the Resource Officer, and worked alongside the Regional Office of Education RAP (Regular Attendance Program) individual, and correspond with the truancy officer.
  • Implemented a PBIS program and tracking system to help with student behavior.
  • Dealt with discipline.
  • Covered in the classroom when there were no substitutes.
  • Lead faculty meetings when discussing PBIS.
  • Led the PBIS committee and wrote letters to businesses within the community to have sponsors for the PBIS store.
  • Sat in on IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) meetings.
  • Member of the Leadership Team and met once a week.
  • Entered in school suspensions, detentions, and behavior records into Skyward.
  • Contributed to the interviewing and hiring team.
  • Passed out tardy slips each morning to the individuals who were late arriving at school and tracked that in the database.
  • Supervised the hallways in the morning, lunchroom and playground duty at lunch, and assisted with bus duty at dismissal.
  • Gave support to teachers in the classroom with behavior issues.
  • Planned minute-to-win-it games for faculty and staff during holidays.
  • Implemented a secret pal for the year.
  • Assisted the assistant principal and principal with any duties needed.

1st and 2nd grade teacher

08.2009 - 05.2022
  • Instruct student in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Help students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Administer and grade class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Establish and communicate clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
  • Improve student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Explore foundation learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Maintain positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Oversee class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
  • Attend in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Teach students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and socials skills.
  • Involve parents in student education by cultivation strong relationships.
  • Cultivate classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Supervise paraprofessionals in facilitating classroom activities.
  • Create collaborative environment in classroom where students work together to support everyone’s learning.

Reading Aide/2nd grade teacher

Taylorville School District
08.2008 - 01.2009
  • Reading aide for grades K-5
  • Recipient of Ag in the Classroom Grant
  • Mentee in the Mentoring Program

Education

Masters of Science - Education Administration/Education Leadership

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
07.2020

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology/Elementary Education Minor

University of Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
12.2006

Associate of Art (AA) - Psychology/Elementary Education Minor

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, Illinois
05.2004

Skills

  • Technical computing skills
  • Proficient with Skyward, Microsoft Office Suite, Standards for Success, and Google
  • Completed workshops on educational technology advancements
  • Supported high school registration activities
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Participated in IEP meeting as a teacher
  • Participated in RTI evaluation and implementation with PBIS
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Foster a positive learning environment
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Peer mentoring
  • Effective communication skills
  • Understanding of student social-emotional development
  • Optimistic outlook
  • Adaptable mindset
  • Flexible
  • Compassionate
  • Student-focused approach
  • Classroom management
  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship building
  • Team collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Technology integration
  • Assessment administration
  • Growth mindset
  • Activity development
  • Student assessment
  • Compliance standards
  • Field trip organization
  • Individualized education plans
  • Safety awareness
  • Special needs support
  • Academic record keeping
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Diverse learning modalities
  • Behavior modeling

Affiliations

  • Mentor
  • School Improvement Team
  • School Crisis Committee
  • Back to School Planning Committee
  • PBIS Committee
  • Handbook Committee
  • Leadership Committee
  • Recipient of various grants
  • PERA Committee
  • Nokomis Education Association Member and building representative
  • Junior High Volleyball Coach
  • Teacher Evaluation Training Completed

Certification

  • Certified in CPR and first aid

Timeline

1st grade teacher, mentor, and junior high volleyball coach

08.2023 - Current

Dean of Students

08.2022 - 05.2023

1st and 2nd grade teacher

08.2009 - 05.2022

Reading Aide/2nd grade teacher

Taylorville School District
08.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology/Elementary Education Minor

University of Illinois

Associate of Art (AA) - Psychology/Elementary Education Minor

Lincoln Land Community College

Masters of Science - Education Administration/Education Leadership

Eastern Illinois University

EXPERIENCE

  • Leadership
  • Developed/revised handbook for students

Community Service

Christian County Youth Volleyball League Coach, Head chairman for community vacation bible school and have helped for ten years, Volunteer at Nokomis Christian Missions, Missionary at South Fork United Methodist Church, Volunteer coach for summer softball leagues

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