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Rebecca Denison
Objective: Seeking a Special Education, secondary Biology or History teaching position that will help me serve the educational needs of my students at the highest possible levels.
Education:
Masters of Arts in Education, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Mi Graduation: May 2014
Certified and Highly Qualified for Specific Learning Disability (SM) (Grades K-12th)
- Overall GPA: 3.75/4.0
Bachelors of Arts, Albion College, Albion, Mi Graduation: May 2010
Certified and Highly Qualified for Secondary History (CC) and Biology (DA) (Grades 6th-12th)
- Overall GPA: 3.4/4.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma, International Academy, Bloomfield Hills, Mi Graduation: May 2006
Teaching Experiences:
Special Education Resource Room/Science Teacher, Sault Area Public Schools, Sault Ste. Marie, Mi, August 2010- Present
- Develop and implement instructional and behavioral programs and services for special education students
- Collaborate with general education teachers to accommodate curriculum and address behavioral needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting using best practice co-teaching models
- Conduct Individualized Education Plan meetings and perform other caseload management duties
- Developed and implemented lessons of a new curriculum in Transition Skills
Summer School Biology and Online Learning Teacher, Sault Area Public Schools, Sault Ste. Marie, Mi, June 2012- Present
- Develop and implement instructional and behavioral programsfor credit recovery seeking students
- Designed and implemented lessons for credit recovery seeking students via multiple types of technology
Substitute Teacher, Professional Educational Service Group, Jackson, Mi, Spring 2010
- Responsible for the education of high school students in the of absence of regular teacher
- Developed skills in co-teaching, implementing and maintaining a stable, positive learning environment
- Developed and implemented lessons of a new curriculum in Environmental Science
Student Teacher, Jackson High School, Jackson, Mi, Spring 2010
- Taught 9th-grade Biology to at-risk and college-bound students
- Designed and taught units on Cellular Respiration, DNA, Mutations, and Ecology
- Conducted an action research project on the effects of sugar on test alertness, analyzed data, and presented findings at the 2010 Student Teaching Symposium
Summer Intern, Washington Gardner Middle School, Albion, Mi, May 2009
- Designed a three-week boundary crossing unit on the trees of Albion for 7thgrade English and History
- Developed skills in co-teaching and planning
Field Placements, Albion High School, 9th Grade Biology and World History, Fall 2009
- Observed and taught lessons in Biology
- Observed and taught World History lessons for two classes on reading strategies and literacy
- Observed and taught using multiple co-teaching models
Student Observer, Albion Public Schools
- Albion High School, 10-12th Grade Chemistry, Sept. 2007-May 2008
- Washington Gardner Middle School, 7th Grade Resource Room, Sept. 2007-May 2008
- Washington Gardner Middle School, 6th Grade Math, Sept. 2006- May 2007
Professional Development:
- Attended SPEAKS Training on Assistive Technology, Sault Ste. Marie, Mi, May 2012
- Attended START Training on Peer-to-Peer Program, Lake Superior State University, 2012-2013
- Attended iPad Training through MiTS, Sault Ste. Marie,Mi , November 2011
- Attended Transition Training through Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District, Sept. 2013
- Participated in Professional Learning Communities for Science, Sault Ste. Marie, Mi, 2013-2014
- Member of Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)
- Attended MACUL Teacher Conference, Cobo Hall, March 2011, 2012, 2013
- Member of Michigan Association of Teacher Educators (M.A.T.E.)
- Attended M.A.T.E. Teacher Conference, Oakland University, March 2010
- Member of Michigan Reading Association (MRA)
- Attended Michigan Reading Association Conference, Cobo Hall, March 2010
- Attended DNA Electrophoresis Training for Jackson Intermediate School District, March 2010
Honors and Awards:
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- Dean’s List Spring 2009-Spring 2010
- Presidential and Art Scholarship Recipient
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Leadership Experience:
- Sault Area Little League, Umpire in Chief and Board Member, 2012-Present
- Secretary, Social Chair and Philanthropy Chair, Phi Mu, Social Greek, 2007-2010
- New Member Educator, Alpha Phi Omega, Service Greek Society, 2007-2010
Activities:
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- Breakfast and Lunch Supervisor
- Assistive Technology Team Member
- Technology Committee Member
- Wellness Committee Member
- Peer –to- Peer (LINKS) Program Supervisor
- Volunteer to Chaperone School Dances
- Volunteer with Class Advisor Activities
- Department of Natural Resources Salmon Hatchery Participant (2011-Present)
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Certified Areas:
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- First Aid
- CPR/AED
- CPI
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Related Work Experiences:
At-Risk Tutor, Sault Area Public Schools, Mi, September 2010-Present
- Support students struggling in Social Studies, Science, Math and English classes
6th, 7th, and 9thGrade Volleyball Coach, Sault Area Public Schools, Mi, September – October 2011
- Developed drills and progress monitoring measures to improve beginner volleyball player skills