- Cooking and baking
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Outdoor Recreation
- Gym Workouts
- Travel
Rebecca Anne Strupeck
Summary
Experienced secondary ESL teacher skilled in fostering positive teacher-student and teacher-parent relationships for student success. Known for open and clear communication, excelling in creative problem-solving in the classroom. Over 25 years of experience in diverse classroom environments, offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL & ELA TEACHER
Como Park Senior High School
08.2013 - Current
- Develop engaging lesson plans for improved student participation and understanding.
- Assess student progress to provide tailored feedback for individual improvement.
- Help students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Create a positive learning environment, fostering student creativity and critical thinking.
- Support students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Improve reading comprehension with targeted exercises and interactive discussions.
- Organize group activities to encourage collaboration and peer learning.
- Motivate students to achieve academic goals through positive reinforcement.
- Review and grade assignments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Promote a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
- Collaborate with Counseling Department on student schedules and organize graduation pathway meetings for students and families (EL Lead 2018 - present)
ESL & SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
LEAP High School
01.2006 - 06.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of social studies concepts.
- Improved student participation by integrating interactive activities into classroom sessions.
- Encouraged community involvement by organizing field trips to government buildings, museums, theaters, and public libraries
- Motivated students to engage in civic responsibilities, preparing them for active citizenship.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Participated in Teacher Assistance Team, Site Council, and district-wide ELL trainings
- Planned and co-chaired school-wide events such as Conferences, All-School Picnic, and Culture Party
PSAT/SAT PREPARATION TEACHER
Minnesota China Academy
10.2007 - 12.2012
- Improved student performance by employing diverse teaching methodologies.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Facilitated classroom discussions for fostering critical thinking and collaboration.
- Designed assessments to evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement.
ESL & GED TEACHER
Lehmann Center Adult Basic Education
03.2005 - 11.2009
- Developed lesson plans for diverse adult learners, ensuring comprehensive understanding of GED curriculum.
- Assessed student progress to provide tailored support and guidance.
- Prepared students for GED exams, boosting confidence and readiness.
- Improved retention rates by maintaining consistent communication and follow-up with students.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for personalized instruction and support.
- Improved test-taking strategies with focused practice sessions and feedback.
EL TEACHER
Open School (K –12)
03.2001 - 06.2003
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
- Increased student participation through the implementation of interactive activities and group work during lessons.
- Provided support for English language learners by adapting instructional materials and employing targeted teaching strategies designed to enhance comprehension.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, providing a comprehensive educational experience for students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
ESL Teacher
Washington Middle School
08.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Created and implemented multicultural curriculum and service-learning curriculum
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Organized extracurricular activities like field trips related to the course content in order to reinforce learning objectives outside of the classroom setting.
EL TEACHER
Open School & American Indian Elementary School
01.2001 - 06.2001
- Increased student participation through the implementation of interactive activities and group work during lessons.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students to address unique needs and promote academic success.
EL TEACHER
Hubert H. Humphrey (HHH) Job Corps
02.2000 - 01.2001
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
- Increased student participation through the implementation of interactive activities and group work during lessons.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students to address unique needs and promote academic success.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, providing a comprehensive educational experience for students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER
Amity English School
10.1998 - 12.1999
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Education
Master of Arts - English as a Second Language
Hamline University
St. Paul, MN07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN05.1998
University College Cork
01.1998
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Parent and guardian communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Field trips
- Team leadership
- Safe, positive learning environment
Accomplishments
- EL Lead, Como Park High School 2018 - present
- Como Park Booster Club Grant 03/16, 03/17, 03/22
- Como Park National Honor Society Teacher Grant 04/18
- Highly-qualified (HOUSSE) in Reading and Social Studies 2005
- St. Paul Retired Teacher's Association Scholarship 05/04
- MinneTESOL Grant 05/04
- Tenured, St. Paul Public Schools 08/03
- St. Paul Community Education Service-Learning Grant 02/03
- St. Paul Community Education Service-Learning Grant 05/02
- Employee-of-the-Month | HHH Job Corps 09/00
Professional Development
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) | St. Paul Public Schools 2008 - present
- Cooperating Teacher | Hamline University & University of Minnesota 2004 -2020
- Mentor, collaborate, co-teach with, and assess teacher candidates from ESL Licensure Program
- MinneTESOL Member and Conference Participant 08/01 -06/05 & 06/15 -06/20
- English Learners in the Mainstream (ELM) Project, Hamline University 08/17 -06/18
- ELL Professional Issues Committee | St. Paul Federation of Teachers (SPFT) 2014 -2017
- ELL ESSA Committee, Minnesota Department of Education 10/16 -12/16
- Teacher Candidate Portfolio Reviewer/Interviewer | University of St. Thomas 2008 -2016
- Racial Equity, Beyond Diversity Training | St. Paul Public Schools 01/2016
- Mentor Training | St. Paul Public Schools 09/2014, 06/2015
- University Supervisor | Hamline University 2010 -2012
- Advise, collaborate with, and assess teacher candidates from ESL Licensure Program
- Paideia Institute | Augsburg College 08/12
- Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education Institute | Macalester College 07/12
- SPFT Union Representative 08/03 - 06/05 & 08/10 - 06/12
- Foundations of Effective Teaching II | SPFT 01/11 - 02/11
- Schools, Families and Community | SPFT 02/10 - 03/10
- Cultural Proficiency Training | St. Paul Public Schools 08/09 - 05/10
- Social Studies Professional Book Club | St. Paul Public Schools 12/08 - 05/09
- Peer Reader for Capstones | Hamline University 01/08 - 05/08
- Presenter; ESL, Bilingual & Migrant Conference | Minnesota Department of Education 05/07
- Word Study: Grades3 –6 | Hamline University Winter 2007
- Making Books with Children | Hamline University Winter 2007
- Published Capstone | Hamline University 12/06
- Code switching in the classroom: A case study with four Hmong middle school students
- Minnesota Writing Project 06/03 -06/05
- Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education Institute | Macalester College 07/05
- ESL Secondary Learning Circles | St. Paul Public Schools 01/01 -06/05
- 9th grade BST Practice Writing Test District Evaluator for St. Paul Public Schools 03/05
- Teaching Emergent Readers | SPFT 10/04 -02/04
- ESL District Curriculum Writer and Editor | St. Paul Public Schools 06/04 - 08/04
- Vocabulary Strategies Workshop | St. Paul Public Schools 05/04
- Service-Learning and Public Policy | Training Project Citizen 07/03 - 1/04
- Teacher Training, University of New Mexico-Albuquerque & Trainers’ Training, Washington D.C.
- ESL for Adults: Oral Skills | Hamline University 01/03 - 05/03
- Course Design for the Adult ESL Classroom | Hamline University 01/03 - 05/03
- Foundations of Effective Teaching I | SPFT 02/02 - 04/02
Interests
Timeline
ESL & ELA TEACHER
Como Park Senior High School
08.2013 - Current
PSAT/SAT PREPARATION TEACHER
Minnesota China Academy
10.2007 - 12.2012
ESL & SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
LEAP High School
01.2006 - 06.2013
ESL & GED TEACHER
Lehmann Center Adult Basic Education
03.2005 - 11.2009
ESL Teacher
Washington Middle School
08.2001 - 01.2003
EL TEACHER
Open School (K –12)
03.2001 - 06.2003
EL TEACHER
Open School & American Indian Elementary School
01.2001 - 06.2001
EL TEACHER
Hubert H. Humphrey (HHH) Job Corps
02.2000 - 01.2001
ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER
Amity English School
10.1998 - 12.1999
Master of Arts - English as a Second Language
Hamline University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of St. Thomas
University College Cork
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