Rebecca Levine

(630) 674-8789 PERMANENT ADDRESS

812 Durham Ct. Hanover Park, IL 60133

rjlevine0@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a middle level or secondary level English teacher; willing to sponsor extracurricular activities; interested in coaching sports teams and Scholastic Bowl.

EDUCATION

Lake Park High School

GPA: 3.25

Roselle, IL May, 2009 Charleston, IL August 2009-December 2013

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts in Education Major: English Language Arts with Secondary Education Certification, middle school option; currently pursuing reading endorsement. Concentration: English Overall GPA: 3.20

Certificate type: 4-12 Major GPA: 3.39

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE

Sullivan, IL School District

Student Teaching (6th Grade) Fall 2013 *Implemented a classroom management plan by using positive reinforcement, energetic instruction, and high expectations for student behavior *Developed and implemented lesson plans for literature and language *Planned for student success in all lessons *Developed teaching aids including interactive SmartBoard presentations, language and literature activities to reinforce instructional method *Modified and adapted lessons and class activities for students with learning disabilities *Communicated with parents weekly via e-mail and parent-teacher conferences *Assessed student learning both formally and informally *Developed and maintained a professional relationship with cooperating teacher *Established a respectful and fun learning environment

Charleston, IL School District

Practicum (9th Grade, 12th Grade) Spring 2013 *Observed various lessons in literature and language *Worked with small groups of students during literature circles *Assisted cooperating teacher with planning and implementation of classroom management plan *Developed and taught 2-3 lessons

Streamwood, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Roselle, Charleston, IL School Districts

Observation Fall 2010-Spring 2011 * Learned various teaching styles and classroom management techniques * Observed the implementation of the various teaching styles and classroom management techniques

EMPLOYMENT

Charming Charlie Sales Associate

Schaumburg, IL December 2013-present

* Corresponded regularly with customers in different settings * Established and maintained positive customer relations * Handled the sales multiple products

Cinemark Century Theaters

Concession sales, Ticket sales, Usher * Handled the sales of concessions and movie tickets * Directed customers to their seats * Corresponded regularly with customers in different settings * Established and maintained positive customer relations

Bloomingdale, IL July 2008-January

Bloomingdale Athletic Club Volunteer Cheerleading Coach

Bloomingdale, IL July 2005-September 2009 * Developed and choreographed a cheer and dance routine * Instructed and guided children in the learning of the cheer and dance * Encouraged and evaluated the children during weekly practices

AWARDS

Deans List Spring 2012 Computer: PowerPoint, Prezi, Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome,
Smart Board, Weebly

SKILLS

French: 4 years of courses

ORGANIZATIONS
AND ACTIVITIES

*Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Member, Spring 2012-Fall 2013

*Cheer Team Member, 2000-2010 -Captain, 2005-2009 *Yell Like Hell Participant (Greek cheerleading competition), Fall 2012, Fall 2013 -Coach, Fall 2012, Fall 2013 *Special Olympics Family Fun Festival Volunteer, Spring 2010 *Teen Reach Volunteer, Spring 2010 Available upon request

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