Rebecca Conner

About Rebecca Conner

Harvard educated middle and secondary school teacher, with a passion for inquiry and project-based classroom work. Two years of urban teaching experience in middle school math and science; three years rural teaching experience in middle school math and middle and high school science. Current 7th grade science teacher, 8th grade math teacher, and 7th & 8th grade advisor. Dedicated to relevant and rigorous instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and collaboration between school and families-Conversational Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese speaker -Certified Massachusetts Educator Initial Licensure for 5-8 Math & Science -SEI Endorsement, currently enrolled in course, certificate expected May 2022

Experience

1. Ms Advisor, Science & Math Teacher

   Martha\'s Vineyard Public Charter School

   Aug 2020 — Present · West Tisbury, MA, US

   Public Charter, whose mission is to provide project-based learning and community involvement while maintaining an atmosphere of freedom, democracy, cooperation, responsibility, respect, and trust.•Worked with parents, students, and fellow teachers to create the best learning plan for each advisee, throughout the year•Planned, drafted, and taught project-based curriculum according to Massachusetts Core standards for 7th science & 8th math•Wrote progress reports for 7 & 8th students in science and math classes and 7/8 advisory•Managed youth in small & large group settings, both indoors & outdoors, K-12•All students earned proficient or above on MCAS•Managed CAS IB Program, HS Mentorship Program, and MS Experiential Learning Program (Fall 2021-Present)

Education

• The School for Field Studies

  Wildlife Management Studies, East Africa

  2012 — 2012

• Harvard University Graduate School of Education

  M.Ed.

  2017 — 2018

• Colorado School of Mines

  NEH Summer Institute Credit, CSM Continuing Education

  2017 — 2017

• Connecticut College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2009 — 2013