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REBECCA REITZEL ODDEN

Professional Statement

Student-focused educator dedicated to bringing a well-rounded

educational experience to every student.

Education & Certification

University of St. Marys-Winona,

Masters of Education, December 2015
University of St. Marys-Winona,
Cross-Categorical Special Education License, LD Focus
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Continuing Education Credits,
March 2006
University of Wisconsin River Falls, Bachelor of Science in Education

December 2004
Major: Broad Field Agricultural Education
Licenses:

Teaching Experience

Wisconsin Agricultural Education K 12 (200)

Wisconsin License: Cross Categorical (801) Grades K-12
Wisconsin License: Learning Disabilities (811) Grades K-12,

5-8 Middle School Special Education Teacher

August 2012-present
Rice Lake Middle School Rice Lake, WI
-Successfully created and implemented 5-6 math and language arts curriculum
while using technology, hands on projects, and multiple learning strategies.
Specifically used Number Worlds & Everyday Math Curriculum.
-Implemented a guest chef program with regular education staff and special
education students.
-Helped students meet IEP goals and succeed within the school setting.
-Created and implemented reliable, lawful IEPs

1-6 Elementary Special Education Teacher

August 2011-June 2012
Luck Elementary School Luck, WI
-Successfully created and implemented 4-6 math, reading, and language arts
curriculum.
-Helped students meet IEP goals and return to the classroom.
-Successfully created and implemented 1-3 grade skill building time in the areas
of math, reading and writing.
-Created reliable, lawful IEPs

Summer School Agriculture Teacher: Grade 1-3; 4-6

June 2007,2013,2014,2015 Cumberland Elementary School
Cumberland, WI
-Successfully created curriculum for an Elementary Agriculture Class:
Plows, Cows, & Sows

6th Grade Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor

July 2007-June 2011
Rice Lake Middle School Rice Lake, WI
-Successfully created and implemented a standard based curriculum.
-Served as a FFA Advisor that provided student experiences in community
service, agriculture contests, school involvement, and leadership areas.

Middle School WKCE Coordinator

2007- 2011
Other
Experiences/Trainings

Rice Lake Middle School

Rice Lake, WI

RTI Committee (Implementation of ILA Hour)

~2014/2015

Transition Committee
~2012-2014
Advanced Math Recovery (AVMR)
~2012-2014

Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLi)

~2012

Dubque Behavior Management Training

~2012

Integration of Literacy into Core Academics

~2014 at Cesa

Invasive Species Coordinator

March 2005 September 2005 City of Shell Lake
Shell Lake, WI
-Trained twenty volunteers and two full-time employees on inspection of
watercraft and proper procedures of inspecting and removal of invasive
species
- Worked with DNR to keep Shell Lake free of invasive species
Technology Leadership Cadre
September 2003 May 2004
UW- River Falls
River Falls, WI
-Lead workshops for students and staff on various programs including:
Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Photoshop

Honors & Activities

References

University:
Scholarship Recipient
Alpha Tau Alpha Member & Reporter
Presenter at National Collegiate Conference
Deans List
Mr. Josh Tomesh
Middle School Principal

Rice Lake, WI
715.234.8156
Mrs. Margo Novak
Reading Interventionist
Rice Lake, WI 54868
715.234.8156
Mrs. Ann Goldbach
Luck Elementary Principal
Luck, WI
715.472.2152