Rebecca Gold

26320 York Huntington Woods, MI 48070

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To obtain an elementary teaching position where I am able to provide a meaningful education to students
through my experience and passion.
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Grand 0alle- 1tate 2ni/ersit- Allendale, Michigan 3ece)ber 2042
Bachelor of Science, ollege of !ducation
Ma"or# Mathematics
!mphasis# !lementary !ducation
Intercultural ompetence and !xperience erti$cate
ro+essional %56erience
7!oice 1c!ool 8ssociates
3r* 7!arles 3re, 8cade)- %corse, Mic!igan
Instructor: Third Grade September %&'()*une %&'+
,esponsible for planning and conducting di-erentiated lessons and common assessments across all
content areas to meet the common core standards.
ommunicated with parents on a regular basis through both in person conferences and various
forms of technology.
ollaborated with other grade level teachers, title one specialists, paraprofessionals, and
administration daily.
Modi$ed activities and assessments to meet the needs of many students with I!.s in a general
education classroom.
/sed student data collected through the online Scantron .erformance Series and ,enaissance
0earning tests to create and maintain individuali1ed student learning plans and learning goals for
each student.
reated and used a clip chart system to manage and encourage positive behavior.
!ngaged Students in a character education program focusing on a di-erent character trait each
month.
Taught an afternoon academic acceleration program, where low achieving students would receive
extra support one)on)one or in a small group setting.
Attended various professional development wor2shops on the e-ects of bullying, implementing the
focused instructional model, and using student data to strengthen lesson plans.
West God,in %le)entar- 1c!ool Grand Ra6ids, Mic!igan
Intervention Specialist: Second-Fourth Grade *anuary %&'()*une %&'(
3elped create a new math intervention program, which provided extra help to at)ris2 students.
Instructed small groups or individual students in various mathematical concepts.
4ound and created appropriate resources to use with students based on their speci$c learning
ob"ectives.
/sed ,enaissance 0earning to collect data and 2eep records of Intervention students.
9inser %le)entar- 1c!ool Grand Ra6ids, Mic!igan
Student Teacher: Second Grade September %&'%)5ecemeber %&'%
5esigned appropriate instructional learning activities for all second grade students in all academic
areas.
.lanned and Implemented 3oughton Mi6in Math !xpressions and accelerated reading program as
provided by 7enowa 3ills School 5istrict.
Managed and prepared for small guided reading groups.
5emonstrated timely and accurate communication with parents and sta- members.
Attended professional development wor2shops and biwee2ly sta- meetings.
Substitute taught while cooperating teacher was absent.
Harrison ark :#8 1c!ool Grand Ra6ids, Mic!igan
Teacher Assistant: Fourth Grade *anuary)March %&'%
Assisted students with !veryday Math seatwor2 and led the class in discussion surrounding their
answers.
8uided students during independent wor2 time.
Managed smalls groups of students during reading intervention.
onferenced with students regarding their writing.
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Teacher Assistant: Primary School March)April %&'%
Supported and connected with students during daily instruction and extracurricular activities.
Related Work %56erience
Willo,a- 3a- 7a)6 Mil+ord, Mic!igan
Group Counselor Summer %&'&, %&'', %&'%,
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ared daily for (
rd
grade girls.
reated, led and participated in activities with campers.
9or2ed with co)counselor to create a safe environment for the campers to grow and boost their
self)esteem.
:an 5river) ,esponsible for pic2 up;drop o- and safety of campers.
Wooden 8cres ./ernig!t 7a)6 ;e5ington, Mic!igan
Fine Arts Specialist Summer %&&<, %&&=, %&&>
ollaborated with co)wor2ers to plan and implement craft pro"ects and drama games with
campers.
Bunk Counselor
Managed a cabin of %
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and (
rd
grade girls for < wee2s.
0ead and participated in activities with campers.
3elped campers learn life s2ills, participate in activities, and grow as person.
Grand 0alle- 1tate 2ni/ersit- 8d)issions .<ce 8llendale, Mic!igan
Visitor Inormation Personnel September %&'& ?
5ecember %&'%
.rovided potential students along with their families and friends with a positive experience while
touring 8rand :alley State /niversity.
Answered @uestions, scheduled appointments, and spo2e with visitors.
.articipated in 8rand :alley 0a2er !xperience 5ays and student panel discussions.
ro+essional 3e/elo6)ent=8cti/ities
.,, 4irst Aid erti$ed, A!5 A%&'%)%&'+B
8:S/ ollege of !ducation Alumni ,oundtable 5iscussion .articipant A%&'%B
4ire /p onference for 9est Michigan Student Teachers .articipant, A@uinas ollege A%&'%B
Cational ouncil of Teachers of Mathematics Member
Student ouncil 4or !xceptional hildren Member A( semestersB
3illel .resident A4all %&'')Spring %&'%B, Secretary A4all %&&>) Spring %&''B
I Am 8rand :alley 0eadership Award recipient A%&'',%&'%B
Alternative Spring Brea2 .articipant AMarch %&''B
Re+erences
Mic!ael >o!nson
.rincipal
5r. harles 5rew Academy
D& *osephine St.
!corse, MI +E%%>
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michael"ohnsonFchoiceschoo
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1te/e Minard
.rincipal
9est 8odwin !lementary
(D+< lyde .ar2 Ave. S9
8rand ,apids, MI +>D&>
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MinardFgodwinschools.org
0anessa 1kinner
ooperating Teacher,
Student Teaching
Ginser !lementary School
1234 Kinney Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
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3aniel 0andenberg
8:S/ 4ield oordinator,
Student Teaching
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vadanielFgvsu.edu
Melanie Retberg
Associate 5irector for
Admissions
8rand :alley State /niversity
(&& Student Services
Allendale, MI +>+&'
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retbergmFgvsu.edu
8rnie and ;orraine ?is!er
9illoway amp
Hwner;5irector
..H. Box %D&>((
9est Bloom$eld, MI +E(%D
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