Rebecca Cain
Berryville
Summary
Experienced educator enhancing literacy through innovative curriculum design and targeted interventions. Skilled in reading comprehension and effective communication, I foster student engagement and collaboration, leading to significant improvements in student outcomes. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments for diverse learners.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Teacher
Green Forest Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Designed curriculum-aligned lesson plans encompassing diverse literacy skills such as reading comprehension, fluency, writing mechanics, and grammar usage.
- Evaluated student progress using formative and summative assessment tools to inform instructional decisions and provide targeted feedback for improvement.
- Integrated digital resources into lessons effectively, maximizing technology''s potential to support student learning outcomes in the realm of literacy education.
- Implemented research-based practices to improve students'' oral language skills, including listening comprehension and speaking ability.
- Supported struggling readers with targeted interventions, leading to significant progress in their literacy development.
Library Media Specialist
West Fork School District
07.1998 - 04.2019
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
English/Speech Teacher
West Fork School District
08.1992 - 07.1998
- Improved students'' language skills by incorporating engaging activities and materials into daily lessons.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district curriculum program and reflect accommodations and modifications for individual student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Library Science
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
College of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO12-1991
Skills
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Grammar instruction
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Text analysis
- Project-based learning
- Vocabulary development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Literacy Teacher
Green Forest Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Library Media Specialist
West Fork School District
07.1998 - 04.2019
English/Speech Teacher
West Fork School District
08.1992 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Library Science
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
College of The Ozarks
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