Becca Schaefer

Online Portfolio: http://rebeccaschaefer.weebly.com

Objective To build a long-term career as an elementary school teacher that will enable me to put my dedication to the development
and education of children to use.

Work Experience
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Macomb Christian Schools 4 /5 Grade Teacher August, 2016-June, 2017

Planned, organized, and implemented appropriate instructional activities in a learning environment intended to guide
and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential in a split classroom of 4th and 5th graders.

Oak Park Day-Camp Director May, 2016-August, 2016

Supervised campers, camp staff, and volunteers; planned camp activities; worked with recreation staff to plan
extracurricular activities; enforced camp policies; responded to camp emergencies and other situations; maintained
positive public relations for the camp and a positive example for staff and campers.
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Macomb Christian Schools Long Term 5 Grade Substitute Teacher April, 2016-June, 2016
Responsibilities included performing all duties normally assigned to Macomb Christian School's 5th grade teacher,
including (but not limited to) direct instruction, grading papers, communicating with parents and school staff,
planning lessons and weekly schedules, and dealing with learning/behavior issues in the classroom.

PESG December, 2015-April, 2016

Implemented daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher in an effective manner maintained a classroom
environment favorable to learning and personal growth; established effective rapport with students while maintaining
proper classroom management.

Troy Schools C.A.R.E. Company Supervisor September, 2014-August, 2015

Responsibilities included watching over the day-to-day operations of Costello C.A.R.E. Company, daily program
planning, working effectively with and supervising staff members, working with families and children, connecting with
the school community, mentoring students, and other responsibilities related to daily operations of the center.

Responsibilities also include providing leadership in keeping with the philosophy of the program as well as working
collaboratively with staff, students, and parents to foster student success.

Rochester Community Schools SAC Caregiver January, 2012-August, 2014

Responsibilities included care and supervision of school-age children (K-5), including organizing games/activities,
interacting with parents, staff, and students, and providing a safe and nurturing environment for each child.

Grace Adventures-Camp Counselor Summer, 2013

Responsible for care and supervision of children ages 7-14 in an overnight camp setting.

Education
Rochester College BA in Elementary Education-Language Arts December, 2015

Summary of Full-time teaching experience in a split classroom

Qualifications
Over 5 years of experience working in a childcare setting

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with great attention to detail
Ability to work independently and to solve problems proactively

Able to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff, and administration

Ability to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a childs imagination

Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring every childs learning style is addressed