Rebecca E.

Wolter
269 York St. Dubuque, Iowa 52003
Rebecca.Wolter04@gmail.com
563.588.0911 (Home) 563.581.9543 (Mobile)

Education
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Expected Graduation May 2016
Pending Bachelor of Arts Degree
Certification in Elementary Education K-6 with an endorsement in Reading
Special Education endorsement completion pending
Wahlert Catholic High School, Dubuque, IA

2008-2012

Educational Experience
Student Teaching Experience
Marquette Catholic Schools, Bellevue, IA
Spring 2016
Full-time teaching responsibilities in a fourth grade classroom
Maintained classroom management using one on one check-ins, positive behavior reinforcement
tools and nonverbal cues
Assessed student learning formally and informally using a variety of assessments and grading
rubrics
Use data-based decision making to plan instruction and differentiate to meet all students needs
Implemented student activities and projects using collaborative and individual learning
approaches

Differentiated instruction to best suit individual learning styles and levels of learning

Worked with students who were part of the special needs program to assist with lesson
comprehension
Created meaningful daily lesson plans to meet the needs of a wide-range of student abilities
Participated in Professional Development staff meetings
Clinical Experience
St. Columbkille Elementary School, Dubuque, IA
Fall 2015
Worked with students in a second grade general education classroom
Implemented, planned and taught lessons
Created positive student-teacher relationships throughout my placement

Worked with the classroom teacher to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
Tutoring and Observation
Fulton Elementary School, Dubuque, IA
Fall 2014-Fall 2015
One-on-one tutoring with a second grade English Language Learner on literacy skills
Tutored two second grade students to improve math skills
Developed instruction for two third grade students on literacy skills during an afterschool tutoring program
Created instruction to support all students learning styles and areas of interest
Facilitated instruction in reading comprehension and fluency
Lincoln Elementary School, Dubuque, IA
Fall 2015
Worked one-on-one with a fifth grade student on reading skills during a pull-out tutoring program
Adapted instruction to best suit students areas of need and most effective learning style
Promoted comprehension and reading fluency throughout instruction
Resurrection Elementary School, Dubuque, IA
Facilitated instruction for a small group of fourth graders on writing skills

Fall 2014

Held Writing Workshops for students and made adaptions for each individual student
Provided one-on-one instruction to a first grader on literacy skills

St. Columbkille Elementary School, Dubuque, IA

Led one-on-one instruction with second grade students on math skills
Differentiated instruction to each students individual needs and learning styles
Audubon Elementary School, Dubuque, IA
Mentored a second grade student during an afterschool program
Assisted student with homework after school
Engaged student in various arts & crafts and physical activities

Spring 2014

Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Service Work
Honduras, Flores, Honduras
Spring 2013
Week long service project at a boarding school constructing a new laundry hut
Spent time with Honduran children while learning their culture and providing daily activities

Work Experience
Romper Stompers Childcare Center, Dubuque, IA
Child Care Assistant/Supervisor/Field Trip Coordinator

Supervise staff and up to 70 kids in the childcare center

Lead school-aged room supervisor
Coordinate and supervise educational field trips for children 3-9 years old
Plan daily activities including arts & crafts, outside play time, and various play centers for
children from a diverse range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
Communicate with director and employees to meet each childs individual needs
Responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of all enrolled children
Train and mentor new staff
Organize mandatory child care records
Entering family time sheets into database to meet the State of Iowa deadlines

Goodwill Industries, Dubuque, IA

Community Trainer

July 2010-present

August 2015-present

Assist individuals with disabilities in the activities of daily living

Implement Individual Program Plan for consumers to meet daily goals, problem solve and work
towards independence
Transport individuals to and from appointments and employment
Attend monthly staff training to strengthen my knowledge and skills

Training______________________________________________________________

Appelbaum Training Institute- Success with Children

Appelbaum Training Institute- Move for Thought

2015
2015

Certifications__________________________________________________________
CPR and First Aid
Universal Precautions
State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter
Medication Manager

Committees___________________________________________________________

eDUcation Club
Loras College Dance Marathon member

2013-2016
2013-2015