Rebekah Weglarz

1743 West Roscoe, Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 398-7303
rebekah.weglarz@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtaining a teaching position that utilizes my passion for teaching Language Arts to create a positive
experience for the students by implementing various teaching methods and coordinating with other
teachers to work on interdisciplinary units
EDUCATION
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
Master of Arts, Elementary Education
April 2011
Illinois Type 03, Professional Certification
Summer 2011
Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Anticipated April 2015
Trinity Christian College
Bachelor of Arts, Theology and Church Ministry
Minors: Psychology and Spanish
University of Phoenix
Middle School Language Arts Endorsement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

6th Grade Teacher

Palos Heights, IL
May 2006

Online
Anticipated April 2015
August 2011 - Present

Chicago West Side Christian School

Personally developed original curriculum (CCSS aligned) for Reading and Writing course work
Taught 6th & 7th Grade Reading & Language Arts courses daily
Drastically improved 7th grade achievement in NWEA MAP testing - 67% of students met their
expected reading goal
Developed thematic units of study (CCSS aligned) regarding the Holocaust for 6th - 8th
Taught 6th Grade Social Studies courses daily
Created differentiated Social Studies activities that celebrated the civilizations taught in class
Modified instruction and curriculum to meet the needs of students with 504 educational plans
Wrote comprehensive curriculum maps for all subjects taught aligned with CCSS
Started an after school program to provide extra support for struggling students
Co-led and organized funds for 6th grade annual overnight trip to Holland, Michigan
Participated in several Continuing Education seminars regarding Language Arts
Volunteered for training in Standards Based Assessment instruction
TECHNOLOGY
Utilized SmartBoard technology across curriculum for instructional lessons
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Created original PowerPoint presentations that were utilized in differentiated instruction
Integrated internet research and tools into multiple curriculum units
Assimilated online reading response and vocabulary study tools
Incorporated use of Apple and PC programs to enhance lessons
ACCOMPLISMENTS
Graduated with honors at Trinity Christian College
Semester abroad in Seville, Spain during undergraduate studies

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Organized and led annual ski trip with urban youth
Weekly tutored in after school program
Taught Sunday school to elementary age children at a local church
Weekly tutored adult women at Breakthrough Urban Ministries: Joshua Center
Planned and co-led two trips to clean up effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, LA
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Falconer Elementary

Chicago, IL
Student Teacher,
Grade
January 2011 April 2011
Taught daily direct instruction in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science to thirty-one
fifth grade students
Collaborated with cooperating teacher on Special Education referral process for a student with
attention and concentration concerns
Provided differentiated instruction for students with learning disabilities that met their IEP
goals
Implemented Response to Intervention assessment tools to support differentiated instruction
5th

CLINICAL OBSERVATION

Alcott Elementary

Chicago, IL
October 2010

Observation
25 hours in 2nd Grade

Ravenswood Elementary
Observation
25 hours in 3rd Grade
25 hours in 4th Grade
25 hours in 7th/8th Grade Special Education Cross Categorical

References and Credentials Available Upon Request

Chicago, IL
March 2010 June 2010