REBECCA J. LEVY (415) 488-5164 — beccajennifer@gmail.

com

Hello, I’m Rebecca. I’m an elementary inclusive educator with a strong commitment to enriching and challenging students
while creating a nurturing learning environment. My special education background gives me the tools to provide effective
academic interventions based on formative assessment data. I’m also a hard-working team member with wide-ranging
experience collaborating with teachers, staff, and families.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
TEACHER, GRADES 2 and 3 2018-present
P.S. 191 Riverside School for Makers and Artists, New York, NY
• Teaching reading, writing, math, and social studies in an ICT classroom with 24 students, 8 of whom have IEPs.
• Using assessment techniques to provide intervention and give targeted support to students to help them attain learning goals.
• Collaborating with the special education teacher, counselors, families, and professional developers to meet student needs.
• Leadership responsibilities include: 2nd Grade Team Leader & Treasurer of the Sunshine Committee

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, GRADE 4 Spring 2018

P.S. 333 Manhattan School for Children, New York, NY
• Communicated and collaborated with teachers and staff to seamlessly take over a three-month maternity leave.
• Planned and taught reading, writing, math, and social studies in a general education classroom with 32 students.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER SUPPORT SERVICES INTERN, GRADES 6-8 Fall 2017
P.S. 138 at School of the Future, New York, NY
• Developed supports and taught one-on-one and small group lessons in math, reading, and writing.
• Provided push-in assistance in math, humanities, and science classrooms to support both students and teachers.

STUDENT TEACHER, GRADE 3 Spring 2017

P.S. 333 Manhattan School for Children, New York, NY
• Planned and taught lessons in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies in an ICT classroom with 30 students.
• Tutored a student one-on-one using a variety of reading interventions; student went from Fountas & Pinnell level N to P.

STUDENT TEACHER, GRADE 5 Fall 2016

P.S. 452, New York, NY
• Planned and taught multi-modal lessons in all subjects in an ICT classroom with 23 students.
• Developed and taught social studies Native American unit involving student-led inquiries and research.

ASSOCIATE TEACHER, KINDERGARTEN 2015 - 2016

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, New York, NY
• Planned and taught multi-modal lessons in reading, writing, math, phonics, and social studies for a class of 17 students.
• Supported lead teacher in developing lesson plans, assessing students, and teaching differentiated lessons.

HEAD TEACHER 2013 - 2014

The Society for the Advancement of Judaism (SAJ), New York, NY
• Taught two classes of fourth and fifth graders (22 students total). Designed curriculum to encourage reflection on identity,
culture, and self-esteem.
• Created lesson plans to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles. Integrated creative writing, improvisation,
and debate into lessons. Fostered positive social interaction via physical and theatrical games and projects.

DRAMA TEACHER Fall 2008

Torah High School, San Diego, CA
• Created dynamic lesson plans and instructional material for the school’s drama elective (10 students).
• Directed an end-of-semester cabaret showcase that featured material from classical, contemporary, and musical theatre.
 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Jewish Child Care Association (New York, NY): Tutored with Two Together Tutoring Program
• Rosewood Elementary School (West Hollywood, CA): Reading tutor for elementary school students with Koreh
L.A. Program
• Wornick Jewish Day School (Foster City, CA): Designed and taught theatre games workshop for middle school
students
• Brandeis Hillel Day School (San Rafael, CA): Designed and taught theatre games workshops for elementary
school students

EDUCATION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, TEACHERS COLLEGE, New York, NY
Master of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education & Teaching Students with Disabilities, December 2017

UC SAN DIEGO, La Jolla, CA HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA

Master of Fine Arts in Acting, May 2009 Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, June 2006

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• New York State Initial Certification in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) Passed edTPA with Mastery
• New York State Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools