Pittsburg, KS 66762

Rebecca (620)216-0547
zimmerman.r15@gmail.com

Zimmerman becca-ela.weebly.com

Experience
JANUARY 2019 – PRESENT
Student Teacher / Pittsburg Community Middle School
Collaborated with eighth-grade team to maximize learning opportunities for eighth-grade students.
Taught ELA curriculum according to state and district standards. Differentiated instruction based on
assessment data to provide individualized learning opportunities for the continued growth of each
student. Developed meaningful relationships with students of poverty to help ensure their needs were
met.

MAY 2017 – JULY 2017 & MAY 2018 – JULY 2018

Resident Assistant / Upward Bound
Supervised and engaged with Summerfest participants. Collaborated to execute and supervise all
evening recreational, educational, and cultural activities. Worked with teenage students living in poverty
and developed a plan to open the door to opportunities they may not have considered.

OCTOBER 2015 – MAY 2017

Peer Tutor / Independence Community College
Tutoring students in a variety of subject areas, differentiating instruction from student to student.
Coached students through English related content.

Education
ANTICIPATED GRADUTION MAY 2019
Bachelor of Science in Education / Pittsburg State University
 3.85 GPA
 English Major
 Schuiltz, George & Mary Ball Scholarship recipient

MAY 2017
Associates of Applied Science / Independence Community College
 4.0 GPA in Secondary Education
 Class of 2017 Valedictorian

MAY 2015
High School Diploma / Sedan High School
 3.98 GPA
 Class of 2015 Salutatorian