Rebecca Hurth

1169 Stonebrook Court NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505

— Phone: (517) 881-1620 — E-Mail: hurthrebecca@gmail.com — Web: rebeccahurth.weebly.com —

Education
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Learning Disabilities (2018)
Major: Elementary Education and Learning Disabilities
Minor: Early Childhood Education

Certifications
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, June 2018
o K-12 Learning Disabilities Education (SM)
o Birth-8 Early Childhood Education (ZS)

Skills
o o Fast Learning
o Self-Motivated o Technologically Comfortable
o Extremely Organized o RTI Familiarity
o Classroom Management o Proficiency in IEP Writing and Evaluating
o Faith Filled o Creative Differentiation for Individual
o Documentation Proficiency Student Need
o Kind and Empathetic Educator o Strong Communication Skills with Students,
o Purposeful Lesson Planning Colleagues, and Parents.

Work History
January 2018-April 2018
Student Teacher in First Grade | River City Scholars | Grand Rapids, MI
o Instructed up to 28 students individually and in small groups amongst both first grade classes.
o Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations (Achievement Boards)
o Communicated regularly with student guardians and school administration to discuss children’s progress
and behavior goals.
o Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and Internet usage.
o Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children’s literature from cultures around the world.
o Enforced the school’s discipline code to deal with problem situations, as well as utilizing NHA’s moral
focus topics and vocabulary,

January 2018-June 2018

Student Teacher 7th and 8th Grade Fusion ELA | Jenison Junior High | Jenison, MI
o Administered tests, quizzes, and standardized testing, as well as documented grades.
o Provided group teaching in a classroom setting, as well as individual student support.
o Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
o Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for
student engagement.

June 2013-June 2015

Tennis Instructor and Student Mentor | Todd Martin Youth Leadership | Lansing, MI
o Taught and coached students (ages 6-17) on tennis rules, skills, and strategies.
o Organized and carried out end of the summer tournaments for all players based on skill levels.
o Mentored students on school year readiness and preparation, college preparation, and testing tips and
strategies.
o Supervised and engaged an average of 20 students in classrooms, on tennis courts, and on weekly field
trips.
 May 2017
Literacy Assessor | Northview Public Schools | Grand Rapids, MI
o Conducted and organized Crossroads Middle School Fountis and Pinnell yearly literacy assessments
on each all students 6th through 8th grade.

April 2017-Present
Kid’s Stuff Team Member & 10 and Under Tennis Coach | MVP Sportsclubs | Grand Rapids, MI
o Supervise and interact with children infant to eleven years old in play and exercise.
o Teach and coach children in groups of ten or less in tennis skills and strategies for ages 10 and
under.

Volunteer and Leadership Experience

o Volunteer Bible School Group Leader (2006-2011)
o Volunteer Reading and Math Tutor—ages 6 and 12 (2015-2017)
o Team Captain—Aquinas Women’s Tennis (2016 and 2017)
o Student Assistant—Emmons Lake Elementary Resource Room (2017)
o Student Assistant—Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Special Education Room (2017)

References
Katy Fish Jill Jacobs
1st Grade Teacher River City Scholars Resource Teacher at Resurrection School
(616) 248-3390 (517) 285-9874
95.kfish@nhaschools.org
Kate Alles
Dawn Dykstra Reading Consultant with the Kennedy Foundation
7th and 8th Grade Fusion ELA Teacher at Jenison (616) 481-0987
Junior High kate3@alles@gmail.com
(616) 581-2580
ddykstra3@jpsonline.org
Kerri Hammons
1st Grade Teacher River City Scholars
95.khammons@nhaschools.org