Beth-Anne Cornell
Carmel
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, specializing in literacy development and data-driven instruction. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans and foster positive relationships with students and families. Skilled in integrating technology to enhance learning and committed to nurturing critical thinking and self-esteem in diverse classrooms.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Librarian
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
09.2025 - Current
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Introduced students to a variety of genres through read aloud mini-lessons in a k -5 building.
- Designed and Established school-wide reading challenges to expand student's awareness and understanding of different cultures and the world around them.
Second Grade Teacher
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
09.2017 - 06.2025
- Educated students using district purchased programs and NYS standards to mastery of grade level content in a meaningful and entertaining way.
- Assessed student progress by administering and reflecting upon standard and nonstandardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy critical thinking, self esteem, and good communication.
- Provided warm, supportive learninenvironment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Theater Director/ Production Designer/ Facilities
White Pond Community Arts: PPYT
07.2016 - 02.2020
- Directed Musical productions for a youth theater program.
- Oversaw enrollment, advertising, production elements, and sought out grants and fundraising events for a 501C3 business.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Maintained a private facility to serve as a theater space for year round use of local children.
Kindergarten Teacher
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
09.2001 - 06.2017
First Grade Teacher
BOE District 7 PS 22
09.2000 - 07.2001
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
BOE District 7 PS 30
09.1999 - 07.2000
Fifth/ Sixth Grade Teacher
St.Luke's School
11.1996 - 06.1999
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NYBachelor of Arts - Theater & Speech
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina01-1996
Skills
- Clear public speaking skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom technology
- Literacy development
- Instructional methods
- Creative lesson plan development
- Curriculum implementation
Certification
NYS Elementary Education Permanent Certification N-6
Timeline
Teacher Librarian
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
09.2025 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
09.2017 - 06.2025
Theater Director/ Production Designer/ Facilities
White Pond Community Arts: PPYT
07.2016 - 02.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
09.2001 - 06.2017
First Grade Teacher
BOE District 7 PS 22
09.2000 - 07.2001
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
BOE District 7 PS 30
09.1999 - 07.2000
Fifth/ Sixth Grade Teacher
St.Luke's School
11.1996 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Mercy University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater & Speech
University of South Carolina