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Becky D.

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Certified Reading Specialist and Homeschool Teacher

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About

I'm an enthusiastic teacher and learner. I love to help others learn. With my Master's in Elem Ed and reading and 30+ years teaching experience, I've learned many different ways to approach every problem. I've tutored over 1000 students during my career. I'm a member of 7 professional organizations including Teachers Association International and International Tutoring Association.

Location

St. Peters, Missouri, United States

Language

English

Timezone

America/Chicago

Levels

Elementary
Middle School

Education

Southern Illinois University

2003 - 2005
Master's, Elementary Education, Reading Literacy
Graduated with a 4.0

University of Missouri

1985 - 1989
Bachelor's, Music Education
Graduated Cum Laude

Work Experience

House of Zion Homeschool

August 2018 - present
Reading Specialist and Music Teacher
Assess current reading levels of all students; Develop (and update as needed) rigorous yet attainable reading goals for all students; Create and implement lesson plans designed to assist student with steady progress toward stated goals; Meet with individuals and small groups of reading students 3 hours daily; Meet with classrooms 30 minutes daily for music; Teach music foundation skills including singing, reading music, and playing instruments

Stray Dog Theatre

August 2014 - June 2016
Site Director and Coordinator
Created and implemented daily activities and lesson plans for 41 children, grades K-5, in accordance with the AIM mission statement; Collaborated with other site coordinators to determine site programming, discipline plan and daily schedule; Prepared and performed two yearly performances in conjunction with other coordinators

Southwestern Illinois College

January 2012 - December 2013
Adjunct Faculty - Technology
Monitoed individual student progress and provided intervention when needed; Prepared and implemented engaging and hands-on lesson plans designed to teach specified course objectives; Taught Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint culminating in final project; Prepared student progress reports and submitted reports to supervisor on a timely basis

Alton School District

August 1998 - June 2009
Music Teacher and First Grade Teacher
Developed appropriate and engaging daily lesson plans to correspond with state standards and district curriculum ensuring student learned entire designated curriculum; Created and chaired a building-level recycling program and grew it to the largest recycling program in the district; Served as vice-president and president for district-wide Local Professional Development Committee while maintaining the district database and monitoring professional development activities of approximately 400 teachers using laptop computer ensuring no teacher lost certification due to missed deadlines; Prepared quarterly reports for all students detailing strengths and weaknesses and regulary discussed individual student progress with parents to involve parents in child's school-life, learning, and triumphs

Self-Employed

August 1997 - June 1998
Substitute
Implement teacher provided lesson plans

St Joan of Arc Catholic School

January 1990 - June 1997
Music Teacher
Developed appropriate and engaging daily lesson plans to correspond with school curriculum ensuring students learned entire designated curriculum; • Prepared quarterly reports for all students detailing strengths and weaknesses and regularly discussed individual student progress with parents to involve parents in child’s school-life, learning and triumphs

Self Employed

June 1982 - present
Learning Coach and Tutor
Evaluate student learning styles and academic strengths and weaknesses prior to scheduling sessions and apply results to tutoring session; Provide on-going assessment of progress through continuous observation, anecdotal notes and portfolios; Maintain appropriate documentation of student progress; Maintain regular communication with parents and teachers; Build personal relationships with every student and parent