Rebecca Aaland

Rebecca I Aaland
2030 E. Mitchell Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 790-5968 raaland@yahoo.com
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OBJECTIVE:
To acquire a teaching position at a middle school.

SUMMARY:

• Teacher certification for K-6 Elementary Education with 5-8 Science and 5-8 Social Studies.
• MN Teaching License is file Number: 406656
• AZ Teaching License is Educator Number: 3969430
• Interpersonal skills, aim to build a strong bond with students, parents and colleagues to inspire a shared commitment to the quality of education.
• Extensive background serving the needs of culturally, racially, and socio-economically-diverse populations as a teacher, customer service representative and shelter volunteer.
• Passion for teaching, learning, and student success.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education May 2003-December 2005
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Graduated with GPA of 3.77 Summa Cum Laude

Masters of Science January 1995- June 1997
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota
Graduated with a GPA of 3.67

Bachelor of Science September 1990 December 1994
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota
Graduated with a GPA of 3.18

EXPERIENCE:
Eighth Grade Science/Language Arts Teacher
Creighton Elementary School District, Phonix, AZ July 2008-May 28, 2010

• Facilitating the daily routine of the classroom and classroom management
• Creating lesson plans/activities so all the students find success
• Working as a team with other staff members and participating in profession development and staff meetings

Seventh and Eighth Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District, Glendale, AZ October 2007-May 31, 2008

• Facilitating the daily routine and classroom management
• Creating lesson plans/activities so all the students find success
• Working as a team with other staff members and attending professional development and staff meetings

Short Term Substitute Teacher
Zumbrota "Mazeppa School District, Zumbrota, MN December 2006 " October 2007
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District, Kenyon, MN December 2006 " October 2007
North Branch School District, North Branch, MN October 2002 " November 2006

• Facilitating the daily routine and classroom management

Tutor, Tutoring by Jenny, Stacy, Minnesota February 2006 to June 2006

• Tutor students in all subject areas and all grades

Student Teaching
Sixth Grade, Discovery Elementary School, Waite Park, Minnesota August - December 2005
Fifth Grade, Cold Spring Elementary School, Cold Spring, Minnesota January " May 2005

• Developed and implemented curricula, lesson plans, and thematic units
• Established long and short-term student goals, evaluations, and assessments
• Utilized hands-on activities to create an interactive classroom environment

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• West Ed/ELLA trainings for student engagement
• Full SEI Endorsement
• Curriculum Training