Bernetta Wright

• Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
• Maintained classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials for various learning styles.
• Provided personalized support to students, enhancing academic performance.

This was a very demanding and oftentimes difficult position. The work schedule was seven days on, seven days off. I had my own private quarters. I was responsible for teaching teenage girls how to cook and get along with others, and for taking them to doctors' appointments, school, work, and wherever they needed to go. I was responsible for giving them their medicine; sometimes they would refuse to take it. In such a situation, I was required to approach them three different times to find out why they didn't want to take the medicine to help them stay healthy, physically and mentally. A few girls threatened to kill me; however, communication was always necessary, and letting them know I cared was essential. On occasion, I was switched to the boys' cottages.

Responsible for devotions before the start of school, taught English, Consumer Math, and Social Studies. Liaison between co-workers and students.

Taught core courses for the boys to take and pass their GED. On this job, I had to have "eyes in the back of my head". Once, I had to leave the classroom for a moment or two, and money helping to turn their lives around, they would leave that facility and go to prison. I felt especially good about having 10 boys earn their GED certificates!