Rebecca Cardwell
Laurel
Summary
Kind and passionate educator for early elementary with ample knowledge of immigration and Hispanic studies. Able to communicate cross culturally with a wide range of people after living in Guatemala for four years. Passionate about children, diversity, and issues of justice. Committed to fostering growth and development in schools and the broader community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
AACPS
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated student progress regularly through collecting formative assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
- Assisted in team lesson planning aligning with state standards to improve overall instructional quality.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Spanish Teacher
Friendship Public Charter School, FPCS
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and wrote curricula in Spanish for Elementary Students.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Interamerican School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons in Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading and Bible for English Language learning students virtually and in person .
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Created child-centered and safe learning environment characterized by reactive classroom management approach and caring student/teacher rapport.
- Collaborated with Spanish speaking parents and administration to holistically create learning plans with targeted goals for students.
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Second Home
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervised 15+ elementary school aged children from Harrisonburg City schools from diverse backgrounds. Provided enrichment lessons and created activities for lower elementary level children. Interpreted for parents and teachers when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Hispanic Studies, ESOL
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA 08.2012 - 05.2017
Skills
Spanish Proficiency
Committee Involvement
- Covid Committee (representative of the Elementary team to vote on decisions pertinent to the safety of the school and Covid-19 protocols)
- Child Safety Committee- (collaborated with school counselor and administration to create and enforce safety guidelines for students)
- ELA Curriculum Committee- (met with administration and other teachers to review standards and make decisions about the purchase of new resources and curriculum)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
AACPS
03.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Friendship Public Charter School, FPCS
09.2022 - 03.2023
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Interamerican School
08.2018 - 06.2022
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Second Home
09.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Hispanic Studies, ESOL
Eastern Mennonite University
08.2012 - 05.2017
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