Development School

Rebecca Rife

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Objective

Dependable and accomplished professional with extensive experience in

delivering instruction, evaluating performance, developing procedural

strategies, implementing plans, and managing multiple projects

simultaneously. Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills. Proven

adaptability and able to flourish in high pressure and fast paced

environments. History of successful interaction and leadership within

diverse groups; comfortable and effective with professionals at all levels.

Areas of Proficiency

Program development and Student evaluation and assessment

implementation

Conflict resolution Instruction, training using

inspirational methods

Organizational skills Multitasking

Creative, stimulates fervor for Build and maintain relationships

learning

Patient and flexible Critical situation management

Professional Experience

Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond, VA

Ruby F. Carver Elementary 2010-2011

Gayton Elementary 2011- current

Interventionist Teacher

. Plans daily activities for small group instruction using the Standards of

Learning

. Examines data to plan instruction

. Uses multiple tools to asses student learning on an ongoing basis, and

alters instruction to meet group as well as individual needs

. Maintains a well organized learning environment

. Maintains records of students performance and communicates effectively

with the classroom teacher

Derbyshire Nursery School, Richmond, VA, 2004-2011

Preschool Teacher

. Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition,

personal hygiene, and social skills

. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and

social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling,

and field trips

. Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-

related problems

. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and

needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest

innovative ways that they can promote learning and development

. Evaluate children's performance and adjust the program to optimize their

experience

. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher

training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence

. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the evaluation,

development, and revision of preschool programs

Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond, VA, 1996-2000

Lead Third and Fourth Grade Teacher Ratcliffe Elementary

. Developed and implemented an active learning environment through a

variety of teaching methods while meeting and surpassing the state

standards of learning

. Grade Level Chair - responsible for effectively communicating all school

mandated programs

and assessments to team

. Facilitated new programs from participating on the Leadership Team

. Trained co-workers effective ways to teach social studies serving as the

coordinator for the school

. Organized and oversaw the responsibilities of multiple committees; such

as Spelling Bee, School Extended Day, Christmas Mother, Technology, and

Field Day

. Identified the conditions that tend to inhibit the development of reading

abilities through observation and continuous evaluation of student

performance

. Selected, administered, and interpreted both formal and informal

diagnostic instruments for identifying reading behaviors

. Designed and implemented a balanced program of reading instruction for

specific students

Achievements and Awards

. Improved standardized test scores by an average of over 10% while at

Henrico County Public Schools

. Emphasized multiculturalism

. Was assigned more difficult students

. Improved performance of poorer students performing below their grade

level up to their grade level or higher

. Was honored by my principal as well as other teachers

. Trained new teachers

. Procured celebrity key note speakers to enhance the status of school

spelling bees

Education

1997 Master of Teaching with honors . Virginia Commonwealth University -

Early Childhood Education

1995 Bachelor of Science with honors . Virginia Commonwealth University .

Psychology

Affiliations

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation 501(c)(3) non profit organization which

provides financial, spiritual, social and emotional support directly to

over 1000 children and their families annually.

. Managed event day logistic for Ask Fun Walk's family festival.

Event had record 1,500+

attendees and raised $145,000.

. Organized twenty vendors to set up their booths and

supported them during the event.

. Launched route signage program to increase revenue for the

event. Processed orders, handled

artwork and served as liaison to sign vendor.

Member . Student Education Association/Virginia Education

Association/National Education Association

. Reading International Association

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