Rebecca Ferguson
Charleston
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over fifteen years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th and 7th Grade Math Teacher
Allegro Charter School of Music
08.2023 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Tutored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
6th Grade Math Teacher and Team Lead
CE Williams- North Campus -Charleston County
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Hosted College of Charleston student interns
- Member of school Leadership Team
- Organized and facilitated lunch tutoring for our team of 120 students
- Communicated with parents/guardians via weekly digital emails and newsletters
- Facilitated weekly team meetings
Math Intervention Teacher
CE Williams- North Campus - Charleston County
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Progress monitored students and analyzed data on a frequent basis
- Motivated students by differentiating instruction, gamification, and providing hands-on learning activities
- Communicated with core Math teachers on Mathematical practices, strategies and instruction
6th Grade Math Teacher
CE Williams Middle School - Charleston County
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Sponsored Girls on the Run - Female running club
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
Middle Grades Math Teacher (6-8)
Kanuikapono Public Charter School
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Taught Math to grades 6, 7, and 8 using Singapore Math curriculum
- Organized and facilitated field trips
- Incorporated Hawaiian culture into lessons and projects
- Taught 8th grade U.S History in addition to my Math courses
Special Education Teacher
Lana'i High and Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
After-School Program Director
SAY San Diego
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects, and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies, and individual needs.
- Supervised students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group, and individual safety.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of students
Special Education Teacher
Forsyth County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of North Georgia
Dahlonega05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2006
Skills
- Interactive learning
- Peer mentoring
- Mathematical concepts
- Resource utilization
- Strong analytical thinking
- Progress monitoring
- Technology integration
- Data-driven decision making
- Student mentoring
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members as Team Lead
- Hosted and mentored College of Charleston interns
- Hosted and mentored Teacher Cadets from West Ashley High School
- Member of School Leadership Team
- Sponsored and facilitated Girls on the Run Running Club
- Participated in Textbook Adoption process
- Mentored first year teacher
Certification
- Middle Grades Math
- Special Education
- Gifted Endorsed
- Read to Succeed
Timeline
6th and 7th Grade Math Teacher
Allegro Charter School of Music
08.2023 - Current
6th Grade Math Teacher and Team Lead
CE Williams- North Campus -Charleston County
08.2022 - 06.2023
Math Intervention Teacher
CE Williams- North Campus - Charleston County
08.2020 - 06.2022
6th Grade Math Teacher
CE Williams Middle School - Charleston County
08.2018 - 06.2020
Middle Grades Math Teacher (6-8)
Kanuikapono Public Charter School
10.2014 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher
Lana'i High and Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2014
After-School Program Director
SAY San Diego
08.2010 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher
Forsyth County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of North Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The University of Georgia
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