Rebecca Trehus

Maiden Name: Rebecca Schumann

2 Daisy Court Windsor, CO 80550 (720)-261-0171 Rebecca.Schumann@colostate.edu

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
In my work as an Early Childhood Educator I am committed to offering high quality care and educational
experiences for young children; fostering creativity and autonomy for students in a safe and engaging
environment; and cultivating positive relationships with children, families, teaching colleagues, and the
surrounding community.
EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Masters of Education in Education and Human Resource Studies
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Graduated August 2013
Bachelor of Science, Psychology,
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado Shines Level III Credential
CPR and First Aid Certification
Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater Reliability Certification, Birth-Age 2

GPA: 3.45

Expires: August 25, 2018

Renewal Date: April 30, 2018
Effective May 2015-2018

EMPLOYMENT AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

CLASSROOM TEACHER, Early Childhood Center, Fort Collins, CO
January 2014- Present
Implemented State of Colorado licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation standards within a
Reggio Emilia approach at a level four Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) rated school
Provided classroom management while guiding and supporting Assistant Teachers.
o Provided extensive opportunities for support staff to develop skills in practice with young
toddlers (children ages 1-2)
Utilized classroom routines and developmentally appropriate lessons to promote child learning in
a play-based curriculum
Collaborated to create an aesthetically pleasing environment conducive to learning
Completed Parent-Teacher Conferences while documenting childrens achievements in
accordance with Teaching Strategies Gold and Colorado Early Learning Guidelines
Utilized Teaching Strategies Gold to assess and document child development
Professional Development in 2016: Mandated Reporter Training, Abusive Head Trauma Training,
FEMA Emergency Training (2 hours), Universal Precautions Training, Active Shooter Training,
Messing about with Teaching Boulder Journey School Professional Development Experience (3
hours)
CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER, Putnam Elementary School, Fort Collins, CO
August-December 2016
Completed 86 contact hours in a public second grade classroom
Supported classroom routines, independent and small group class work in school district setting
ASSISTANT TEACHER, Early Childhood Center, Fort Collins, CO
January 2013- January 2014
Supported classroom routines in an infant classroom
Assisted Mentor and Classroom Teachers in executing lesson plans while providing nurturing care

Rebecca Trehus
Maiden Name: Rebecca Schumann
2 Daisy Court Windsor, CO 80550 (720)-261-0171 Rebecca.Schumann@colostate.edu

Worked closely with staff to promote a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children to
learn, grow and interact in
SERVER and BARTENDER, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Loveland, CO
February 2010 Present
Strong leadership role within the Food and Beverage Department. Provided supervision as an
Event Team Leader with responsibility of overseeing event set-up, service, and completion
Maintained an energetic and professional attitude while attending to clients
INTERN, Early Childhood Center, Fort Collins, CO
August 2012- December 2012
Completed over 240 direct contact hours with children in a preschool classroom
Attended weekly professional development meetings

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office and extensive experience with internet research through search
engines and databases.
Excellent communication skills including presentation abilities