Rebecca Drake

7921 Camellia Lane #203 Charlotte, NC 28277

Phone: 201-519-9512 Website: www.missdrakekindergarten.weebly.com
E-Mail: rebeccadrake3@gmail.com

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CREDENTIALS
State of North Carolina Professional Educators License (K-6)
Clear California Multiple Subject Credential (K-8)
New Jersey Teaching Certificate (K-8)
Cross Cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
v Kindergarten Teacher
August 2015 Present
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC
o Engaged in a professional learning community with the goal of designing differentiated lessons and
analyzing student data to meet the needs of all students.
o Trained veteran staff on using instructional technology.
o Created a classroom community by encouraging students to build meaningful relationships with their
peers.
o Communicated effectively to parents through weekly newsletters, monthly progress reports, and
parent/teacher conferences.
o Designed and maintained the main school website.
v Kindergarten Teacher
August 2011 June 2015
Westlake Charter School, Sacramento, CA
o Collaborated with teammates to design and implement thematic units aligned to Common Core through
Backwards Design.
o Integrated technology to advance student learning through project-based learning.
o Actively involved students in their learning process through student-led conferences.
o Designed and coordinated an effective Student Study Team based on the response to intervention
approach.
o Volunteered for the school Leadership Team and engaged in work focused on curriculum, instruction, and
professional development.
v Kindergarten Teacher
July 2010 June 2011
Irene B. West Elementary School, Elk Grove, CA
o Conducted standards based and assessment driven Reading and Math Workshop groups.
o Created and implemented cross-curricular thematic units.
v Second Grade Teacher
July 2007 June 2010
Herman Leimbach Elementary School, Elk Grove, CA
o Differentiated instruction based on assessment and individual learning styles.
o Integrated technology through the use of instructional media.
o Designed and implemented standards based interactive SMART Board lessons.
v Academic Intervention Teacher
August 2006 July 2007
Prairie Elementary School, Elk Grove, CA
o Differentiated instruction/assessment based on individual learning styles and needs, grades K-3.
v Second Grade Student Teacher
September 2005 May 2006
Woodside Elementary School, River Vale, NJ
o Assumed head teacher responsibilities for two months.
o Differentiated instruction/assessment through the use of learning centers.
o Designed and implemented an integrated curriculum unit on Dinosaurs.

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Rebecca Drake
Phone: 201-519-9512 Website: www.missdrakekindergarten.weebly.com
E-Mail: rebeccadrake3@gmail.com

EDUCATION
National University, Sacramento, CA
Master of Arts in Teaching with a Specialization in Educational Technology
Graduated with Distinction

August 2010

Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology with a Concentration in Early & Middle Childhood
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Professional & Continuing Education Developing Custom Curriculum Solutions
Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA
Professional & Continuing Education Differentiated Instruction
Professional & Continuing Education iPad in the Classroom

May 2006

August 2014
November 2012
August 2014

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Student Success Team Coordinator
NWEA Map Testing
Leadership Team Participant
Guided Reading
Grade Level Leader
No Child Left Behind Compliant
Beginning Teacher Support Provider
BTSA May 2009
Kindergarten Performance Director
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Reading
Volleyball Coach
Open Court Reading
Science Fair Coordinator
Scott Foresman Math
Physical Education Coordinator
Harcourt Science/Social Studies
Book Drive Coordinator
Sopris West: Step Up to Writing
Backwards Design
Language!
Common Core
SIPPS
Athletics: NCAA Division III Volleyball
Musical Ability: Trumpet
Computer & Technical Literacy: Windows, Mac, Google (drive, documents, forms, spreadsheets,
drawing), iMovie, iPhoto, LCD Projector, Document Camera, iPad, Notebook, SMART Board, Microsoft
Office, Windows Movie Maker
COMMUNITY SERVICE
v Setup Team
Forest Hill Church, Charlotte, NC

August 2015 Present

v Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator

Adventure Christian Church, Sacramento, CA

August 2011 July 2015

v Nursery Volunteer
The River Church, Sacramento, CA

August 2006 July 2011

v Nursery Volunteer
Pascack Bible Church, Hillsdale, NJ

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
California Teachers Association (CTA)
Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society

January 1998 May 2006