Rebecca Larson

262-994-6913 1615 Linden Avenue Racine, WI 53403 Larsonr1@mail.gtc.edu

Objectives
Obtaining a teaching position the utilizes my passion for teaching young children to create positive and relevant learning experiences by implementing anti-bias and developmentally appropriate curriculum through various teaching methods.

Education
Gateway Technical College | Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, expected December 2014
Anticipated Graduating GPA: 3.75/4.0 High Honors Deans List: 5 Semesters Awarded Gateway Foundation Success Scholarship 1/7/2014

Certification Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Certification 7/12/2012 SIDS Reduction Training 6/19/2012 Experience
9/1/2012 12/31/12 | Student Teaching Head Start | 1923 Green Street; Racine, WI 53402
Obtained field experience by observing children ages 3 to 5 years of age Gained skill in writing factual and descriptive anecdotal records Participated in classroom routines and activities which included but were not limited to: toileting, dressing, small group educational activities, large group activities, outdoor gross motor activities, free play, and meal time Planned anti-bias activities using Creative Curriculum

1/1/2013 5/12/2013 | Student Teaching

Bright Horizons | 2601 Armstrong Park; Racine WI 53405

Obtained field experience by observing children 6 months to 24 months Gained skill in writing factual and descriptive anecdotal records Participated in classroom routines and activities which including but were not limited to: diapering, dressing, meal time, naptime, gross motor indoor and outdoor activities, and free play Made a change to the classroom environment using Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Planned and implemented three weeks of curriculum for classroom using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold Developed two child portfolios using Teaching Strategies Gold Planned and participated in simulated family conferences using information acquired in anecdotal records

9/1/2013 12/31/2013 | Student Teaching Head Start | 1923 Green Street; Racine, WI 53402
Obtained field experience by observing children 3 to 5 years of age Gained skill in writing factual and descriptive anecdotal records Obtained skills in written communication with families through newsletters Participated in classroom routines and activities Designed and implemented a change to the dramatic play area using Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Developed two child portfolios using Teaching Strategies Gold Planned and participated in simulated family conferences using information acquired in anecdotal records Developed and implemented a three week long study on buildings using Creative Curriculum Arranged for a guest speaker to come to our classroom to discuss different materials used in building Planned a family involvement activity to build buildings out of cardboard boxes Planned and implemented a walking field trip around the neighborhood to discuss the different buildings and materials we saw as a classroom

1/1/2014 5/11/2014 | Student Teaching Head Start | 1923 Green Street; Rac ine, WI 53402
Obtained field experience by observing children 3 to 5 years of age Continued to gain skill in writing factual and descriptive anecdotal records Continued to gain skill in communicating with families Participated in classroom routines and activities Took on more of a leadership role in the classroom Planned and implemented a week long curriculum using Creative Curriculum

Rebecca Larson

Planned and implemented changes to each interest area in the classroom using Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and Creative Curriculum Acted as lead teacher the week my curriculum was implemented Delegated tasks to my cooperating and assistant classroom teachers Developed a child portfolio using Teaching Strategies Gold

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Power Point Familiar with use of Smartboard Effective in communication Creative thinking when planning meaningful and relevant curriculum

Rebecca Larson