Rebecca Durr
Baton Rouge
Summary
Skilled Title 1 Tutor with background in education and demonstrated ability to improve student performance. Experience includes providing individualized tutoring, developing personalized learning plans, and collaborating with teachers to align instruction with curriculum standards. Strengths include adaptability, patience, and strong communication skills. Notable impact includes fostering supportive learning environments that encourage student engagement and enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Tutor/Interventionist
Livingston Parish School Board
Livingston
08.2010 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Provided one-on-one academic support to students in reading and math.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction based on performance.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure that instructional goals were met.
- Collaborated with teachers to align tutoring strategies with classroom objectives.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance learning experiences.
- Conducted small group sessions to foster collaborative learning environments.
- Created a positive learning environment for students by providing support and guidance.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress through data collection and analysis.
- Administered assessments such as DIBELS, LEAP, KITE, iReady diagnostics, and various phonics screeners testing for literacy and mathematics skills identification.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Meeting Facilitator
Weight Watchers of America
Baton Rouge
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Led workshops on goal setting and self-motivation techniques for members.
- Facilitated group discussions that inspired members to adopt healthy lifestyle choices.
- Provided personalized coaching to help members achieve their weight management goals.
- Developed educational materials that improved member comprehension of nutrition principles.
- Trained new facilitators on group management and effective communication strategies.
- Organized session materials and resources to ensure seamless execution of workshops.
Director of Education and Family Ministries
First United Methodist Church
Denham Springs
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Developed educational programs aligning with church values and community needs.
- Collaborated with church leadership to enhance curriculum effectiveness and engagement.
- Assessed educational materials for relevance and alignment with church teachings to ensure quality.
- Facilitated communication between families and education department to foster collaboration.
- Coordinated and executed children and family activities and special events to promote engagement.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Alternate Certification - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism - Public Relations
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, LA12-1990
High School Diploma With Honors - College Prepatory
Rapides High School
Lecompte, LA05-1986
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Curriculum alignment
- Progress monitoring
- Small group instruction
- Individualized instruction
- Literacy strategies
- Math intervention
- Writing intervention
- Educational technology
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Individualized instruction
Timeline
Title 1 Tutor/Interventionist
Livingston Parish School Board
08.2010 - Current
Meeting Facilitator
Weight Watchers of America
08.2007 - 08.2009
Director of Education and Family Ministries
First United Methodist Church
05.2004 - 08.2007
Post Baccalaureate Alternate Certification - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism - Public Relations
Northeast Louisiana University
High School Diploma With Honors - College Prepatory
Rapides High School