Rebecca Ratti
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Asking for Feedback as an Employee
LinkedInFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Instruction II, Mathematics 7-12
Pennsylvania Department of EducationMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Principal PK-12
Pennsylvania Department of EducationSep, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Great Minds
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Mathematics Curriculum Developer
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Mar 2019 - Present
Creates quality curriculum and related products for the 2nd Edition of the Eureka Math curriculum with the Algebra 1 and Grade 8 Teams. Collaborates with the Algebra 1 and Grade 8 Functions teams to discuss best practices and review curriculum. Incorporates feedback from Managing Editors, Subject Matter Experts, Math Auditors, and Writing Auditors into all work. Delivers virtual and/or in-person professional development Creates quality curriculum and related products for the 2nd Edition of the Eureka Math curriculum with the Algebra 1 and Grade 8 Teams. Collaborates with the Algebra 1 and Grade 8 Functions teams to discuss best practices and review curriculum. Incorporates feedback from Managing Editors, Subject Matter Experts, Math Auditors, and Writing Auditors into all work. Delivers virtual and/or in-person professional development
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Western Governors University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Evaluator
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Dec 2018 - Present
Evaluates edTPA submissions (Secondary Math, Secondary English, Elementary Math) and bridges to evaluate tasks within the Curriculum & Instruction and Mathematics Education. In order to be accurate, utilizes resources such as the Understanding Rubric Level Progressions (URLP) documents, the course resource documents (CRDs), notes from professional development and calibration sessions, and team members’ input. In order to be fair, crafts personalized and robust feedback using the Note to Student policy and the Stoplight Feedback model. In order to be helpful, identifies and refers student submissions for escalated care, including professional communication, early intervention referral, originality, excellence awards, and technology or content support. In order to be quick, evaluates all submissions as promptly as possible and within the times frames established by our service level agreements to students. Plans professional development for the edTPA team and for cross-functional teams related to calibration in order to best support our students’ progress. Demonstrates a strong understanding of competency-based education and the split-faculty model. Collaborates with colleagues to ensure calibration across multiple raters. Completed the Emerging Leader program to gain a deeper understanding of the transition from Individual Contributor to People Leader at WGU. Supported the data analysis team within the edTPA team to analyze the calibration between WGU submission scores and Pearson evaluation scores. Show less
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Curriculum & Assessment Supervisor, Grades 9-12
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Jul 2018 - Feb 2019
Designed professional development for all administrators and teachers based upon the yearly goals of the district and to ensure that teaching and assessments were in alignment with the PA State standards.Collaborated with the CEO, Director of Student Services, Principals, Attendance and Reporting Coordinator, Director of Technology, and PowerSchool Administrator to complete PIMS reporting and School Comprehensive Plans, as well as to understand and prepare for the Future Ready PA Index measures.Created assessment schedules and organize details ranging from training proctors to coordinating assessment spaces.Analyzed data for the district, the high school, and the middle school using PowerSchool, DRC, eMetric, and PVAAS.Coordinated curriculum writing projects based on the needs of the middle and high school.Supported the development of district STEAM programs at the middle school and high school level through partnerships with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and Hour of Code.Supervised two curriculum team support members.Implemented Destiny Resource Management System in order to keep track of all textbooks and supplies.Met and communicated frequently with the administrators of the middle and high school as well as the central office administrators to discuss campus and school initiatives.Prepared and oversaw a budget of over $1 million including the ordering, inventorying, and distributing of curriculum supplies for grades 7-12.Oversaw the Frontline Teacher Evaluation system in order to coach the principals and the CEO about the teacher evaluation process and timeline. Show less
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Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator, Grades 7-12
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Designed professional development for all administrators and teachers based on the yearly goals of the district and ensured that teaching and assessments were in alignment with the PA State standards.Collaborated with the CEO, Director of Student Services, Principals, Attendance and Reporting Coordinator, Director of Technology, and PowerSchool Administrator to complete PIMS reporting and School Comprehensive Plans, as well as to understand and prepare for the Future Ready PA Index measures.Created assessment schedules and organize details ranging from training proctors to coordinating assessment spaces.Analyzed data for the district, the high school, and the middle school using PowerSchool, DRC, eMetric, and PVAAS.Coordinated curriculum writing projects based on the needs of the middle and high school.Supported the development of district STEAM programs at the middle school and high school level through partnerships with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and Hour of Code.Supervised two curriculum team support members.Implemented Destiny Resource Management System in order to keep track of all textbooks and supplies.Met and communicated frequently with the administrators of the middle and high school as well as the central office administrators to discuss campus and school initiatives.Prepared and oversaw a budget of over $1 million including the ordering, inventorying, and distributing of curriculum supplies for grades 7-12.Oversaw the Frontline Teacher Evaluation system in order to coach the principals and the CEO about the teacher evaluation process and timeline. Show less
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High School Math Teacher
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
Taught and supported classes of ninth through twelfth-grade math students in Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and AP Calculus.Planned daily lessons and activities that utilized interactive lectures, teamwork, and differentiation.Utilized formative assessment strategies to track student progress and to instruct students in self-reflection techniques.Integrated lessons with a range of applications on the iPad including Schoology, Nearpod, and Geogebra.Approached in 2014 to rewrite the Pre-Algebra curriculum so that it is based upon the Pennsylvania Common Core Math Standards.Mentored and coached new math teachers as they worked to become effective, collaborative, successful members of the school community.Attended regular professional development sessions focused on differentiation, formative assessment, assessment literacy, RtII/MTSS, and the Danielson Framework of Teacher Evaluation, among other things. Show less
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Middle School Math Teacher
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2014
Taught and supported classes of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade math students taking Pre-Algebra and a Basic Level Math ClassPlanned daily lessons and activities that utilized interactive lecture, team work, and differentiationCollaborated with colleagues, administration, and families to ensure each student was getting the support they needed
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Acting Youth Activities Director
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
Developed and supported a network of volunteers to connect with and support our youth Implemented a Sunday School curriculum for both high school and middle school youth Supervised outreach projects for youth, including mission trips and camp each summer Communicated regularly with youth, their families and the entire congregation Developed and supported a network of volunteers to connect with and support our youth Implemented a Sunday School curriculum for both high school and middle school youth Supervised outreach projects for youth, including mission trips and camp each summer Communicated regularly with youth, their families and the entire congregation
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Urban Assembly School for Green Careers
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New York, NY
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Mathematics Teacher
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
Created an algebra curriculum based on the backwards design model and academic learning targets Collaborated with colleagues to set up a restorative discipline system Co-taught with a special education teacher in order to meet the needs of our special education population Participated on the hiring committee in order to find qualified candidates for the second year of the school Supported an advisory group of twelve students as they progressed through their freshman year of high school Communicated consistently with students and their families about student progress Show less
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High School for Public Service
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Brooklyn, NY
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Mathematics Teacher
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Sep 2003 - Jun 2009
Implemented New York State Algebra, Geometry, Math A and Math B student-centered curricula and performance based assessments as chair of the math department Trained, observed, and evaluated new math teachers and created professional development curriculum for the school Created the first yearbook for the High School for Public Service, planned the Senior Prom and put together the senior trip as Coordinator of Student Activities Collaborated with math teachers to develop a class for students struggling to pass the New York State Math A Regents Exam and Algebra Regents Exam Worked to design curriculum and classroom management techniques to meet the special needs of individual students Provided academic, social and emotional support to two different advisory groups as they progressed through high school and then applied to college Show less
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Masterman High School
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Philadelphia, PA
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Pre-Student Teacher and Student Teacher
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Jan 2003 - Apr 2003
Taught Pre-Calculus and Geometry to students at a magnet high school for academics Supported the classroom teacher with classroom management and daily administrative tasks Tutored students before and after school Taught Pre-Calculus and Geometry to students at a magnet high school for academics Supported the classroom teacher with classroom management and daily administrative tasks Tutored students before and after school
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Education
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2013 - 2018
Drexel University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership and Management -
2006 - 2008
Brooklyn College
Master of Arts, Adolescent Mathematics Education -
1999 - 2003
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education
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