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REBECCA JAMIESON PICKARD

304 W. 102nd St., Apt. 3B, New York, NY 10025


(408) 656-7795 [email protected]
http://pickardteachingportfolio.weebly.com/ :: digital portfolio

EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
2013-Present
Master of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education and New York State Teaching Certificate with Gifted Education
Extension expected July 2015
Named the 2014 Dorothy Dyer Bennett Scholar for excellence in academics; 3.95 GPA
Williams College, Williamstown, MA
2006-2010
Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Africana Studies, Class of 2010
Awarded Alumni Sponsored Internship Grant, 2009
Graduated with a 3.35 GPA, Deans List final three semesters

TEACHING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE


New York City Public Schools, New York, NY
Student Teacher
September 2014- Present
Assist Cooperating Teachers 3.5 days a week with classroom management and curriculum implementation
P.S. 531, Bronx, NY, Fifth Grade ICT Classroom
December 2014-Present
Develop and teach differentiated lessons in reading, writing, math and science to engage multiple levels of learners
Plan and lead targeted small group reading support three times per week
Record student progress frequently, using various forms of assessment criteria to adjust lessons for extension or support
P.S. 199, New York, NY, Second Grade Classroom
September 2014-December 2014
Incorporated SMART Board technology into daily reading, writing and math lessons to further engage students
Planned and implemented Nonfiction Writing Unit based on the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project guidelines
New Canaan Country School, New Canaan, CT
Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher, Fifth Grade
October 2013-February 2014
Developed and implemented curriculum units in math, English and social studies, regularly utilizing SMART Board
technology, iPads and laptops to most actively engage students and create student-centered learning experiences
Managed high activity class to create a welcoming, safe environment
Wrote and edited trimester reports on each student, conducted bi-annual parent conferences
Collaborated with colleagues in professional study groups, managed and mentored apprentice teacher
Coached middle school students in fitness
Apprentice Teacher, Third Grade (2011-2012) and Fifth Grade (2012-2013)
August 2011-June 2013
Developed and implemented lesson plans for units in math, English and social studies
Wrote and edited quarterly reports on each student, participated in bi-annual parent conferences
Participated in new teacher workshops, collaborated with colleagues in professional study groups
Coached middle school students in fitness and softball
The Southfield Center for Development, Darien, CT
Executive Functions Coach
June 2012-June 2013
Taught students to become aware of behavioral, emotional and cognitive control
Developed and implemented treatment plans, teaching students various strategies to monitor and control their behavior
Kamp Kohut, Oxford, ME
Media Director
Summers 2010, 2011
Guided Media Department staff, evaluated staff lesson plans and critiqued teaching strategies
Published daily website updates; chose promotional pictures; organized and produced promotional slideshow
Assistant Media Director/Newspaper and Bunk Counselor
Summers 2007, 2008
Designed and implemented lesson plans, teaching campers ranging in age from 7-15 years old how to conduct interviews,
construct newspaper articles and lay out a complete newspaper
Lived with and counseled girls aged 11-13 years old
Williamstown Elementary, Williamstown, MA
After-school tutor
Tutored second and third grade students weekly in reading, writing and math

Fall 2007-Spring 2009

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
mothers2mothers
Communications Fellow, Cape Town, South Africa
September 2010-June 2011
Managed and edited quarterly external newsletter to donors; analyzed readership; updated online press communication

SKILLS
Proficient in SMART Board Notebook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign

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