I am a former elementary educator with over four years of experience designing engaging, standards-aligned curriculum content and digital instructional materials. I have a proven track record in creating multimedia lessons, developing original worksheets and assessments, and leveraging educational technology to enhance student learning. I excel at instructional planning, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful learning experiences for diverse learners. I am currently seeking to apply my instructional design skills in EdTech or corporate training environments. Throughout my career, I have led teacher teams in curriculum planning and implementation, designed comprehensive lesson materials across core subjects, and created interactive, standards-aligned digital assignments using various tools. My expertise also includes mentoring colleagues, analyzing assessment data to improve instruction, and integrating multimedia and e-learning platforms to support accessibility and engagement. I am passionate about instructional design and committed to continuous learning and collaboration to foster high-quality education.

Rebekah Whittaker

I am a former elementary educator with over four years of experience designing engaging, standards-aligned curriculum content and digital instructional materials. I have a proven track record in creating multimedia lessons, developing original worksheets and assessments, and leveraging educational technology to enhance student learning. I excel at instructional planning, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful learning experiences for diverse learners. I am currently seeking to apply my instructional design skills in EdTech or corporate training environments. Throughout my career, I have led teacher teams in curriculum planning and implementation, designed comprehensive lesson materials across core subjects, and created interactive, standards-aligned digital assignments using various tools. My expertise also includes mentoring colleagues, analyzing assessment data to improve instruction, and integrating multimedia and e-learning platforms to support accessibility and engagement. I am passionate about instructional design and committed to continuous learning and collaboration to foster high-quality education.

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I am a former elementary educator with over four years of experience designing engaging, standards-aligned curriculum content and digital instructional materials. I have a proven track record in creating multimedia lessons, developing original worksheets and assessments, and leveraging educational technology to enhance student learning. I excel at instructional planning, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful learning experiences for diverse learners. I am currently seeking to apply my instructional design skills in EdTech or corporate training environments.

Throughout my career, I have led teacher teams in curriculum planning and implementation, designed comprehensive lesson materials across core subjects, and created interactive, standards-aligned digital assignments using various tools. My expertise also includes mentoring colleagues, analyzing assessment data to improve instruction, and integrating multimedia and e-learning platforms to support accessibility and engagement. I am passionate about instructional design and committed to continuous learning and collaboration to foster high-quality education.

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Work Experience

Fifth Grade Team Lead at Prince William County Public Schools (Henderson Elementary)
June 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Led a team of fifth grade teachers in planning and implementing grade level curriculum, ensuring consistency and alignment with state standards. Designed comprehensive instructional slide decks and lesson materials across core subject areas including Math, Science, Reading, Writing, and Social Studies. Created original worksheets, digital activities, and formative assessments to support differentiated instruction and reinforce key learning objectives. Developed interactive, standards-aligned digital assignments using tools such as Canva, Wixie, Seesaw, Google Slides, and Nearpod. Led weekly planning meetings to ensure instructional alignment, share resources, and integrate feedback from student performance data. Mentored team members on best practices in curriculum planning, classroom tech integration, and student engagement.
Fifth Grade Teacher at Prince William County Public Schools (Henderson Elementary)
June 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Authored and delivered customized daily lesson plans using instructional best practices and technology to engage a diverse learner population. Integrated multimedia tools and e-learning platforms to enhance instruction and student accessibility. Created scaffolded materials to support learners at different levels of proficiency, ensuring content was accessible and inclusive. Analyzed assessment data to identify trends, adjust instructional strategies, and measure effectiveness of learning materials. Presented at faculty meetings and collaborated with instructional coaches to improve school-wide instructional delivery.

Education

Master of Arts, Elementary Education at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet