REBEKAH FREED
PhD Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies, 2021
MA Educational Psychology, 2010
Hello and welcome to my website! This is where I get to explain what I'm all about and give exciting updates on current projects. I am passionate about being the best instructor I can be, and researching ways to support my students' learning and success. So thanks for taking the time to get to know me. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
WHO I AM
August 2015 - Present
I'm a doctoral student in the Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies PhD program in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have an M.A. in Educational Psychology and a B.A. in Psychology. I previously taught Human Development and Psychology courses at Westminster College and Utah Valley University. I also supervised research in the Social Development Lab at the University of Utah. My current research interests include ways to foster self-regulation and deep strategy use during learning.
May 2008 - Present
INSTRUCTOR
I have been a college instructor teaching about education, psychology, and study skills subjects since 2008. I have taught 115 college classes over the course of my career!
June 2011 - Present
RESEARCHER
I have been working in research labs since 2011. I have worked in the Social Development Lab at University of Utah, and I have been working at Dr. Jeff Greene's Cognition and Learning Lab at UNC since 2015.
September 2004 - Present
COMMUNITY ENGAGER
I have sought out and created community service opportunities since 2004. I feel the need to remain in touch with children in the community via educational organizations that enrich their lives.
BIO
My Story
I'm a fifth-generation educator on both sides of my family. I grew up visiting my father's college classes at the local trade school, and helping out in my mother's classroom for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. When I graduated college, I taught in Early Childhood Education. I began teaching college courses in education and psychology as an adjunct instructor and I fell in love with it. I decided to get my PhD so I could put all of my efforts toward making the college experience better for my students.
EDUCATION
My Studies
PHD LEARNING SCIENCES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
August 2015 - Present
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MA EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
January 2008 - April 2010
California State University Long Beach
BA PSYCHOLOGY
September 2005 - December 2007
California State University Dominguez Hills
WHO I AM
What makes a good professor?
I care about teaching my students to the best of my ability, researching ways to support my students' learning and success, and staying involved in community outreach.
RESEARCHER
I study how students can regulate their learning online via monitoring and controlling their strategy use in order to maximize their performance.
INSTRUCTOR
I am passionate about teaching my students how to effectively learn in online and in person formats in order to give them the tools to succeed.
COMMUNITY ENGAGER
I plan to continue engaging with organizations in the community, I also plan to provide volunteer opportunities for my future students in informal and formal educational contexts (schools and museums) to integrate what they are learning in college and make a lasting contribution in their community.
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."