Beth Atchley
Garden City,KS
Summary
Innovative educator bringing 22-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
USD 457
Garden City, United States
08.2010 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
- Developed new courses and selected curriculum to fill course gaps for students pursuing degrees in mathematics.
- Created detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives and exam dates.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
Mathematics Teacher
USD 243
Lebo, KS
08.2008 - 05.2010
Mathematics Teacher
USD 497
Lawrence, KS
08.2005 - 05.2008
Mathematics Teacher
USD 288
Richmond, KS
08.2002 - 05.2005
Mathematics Teacher
USD 501
Topeka , KS
08.2001 - 05.2002
Education
Masters of Arts in Education - Education
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS 01.2007 - 12.2008
No Degree - Mathematics Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 05.2001 -
No Degree - Education
Friends University
Wichita, KS 05.2001 -
No Degree - Computer Science Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 05.2001 -
Bachelors of Science in Education - Mathematics Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 08.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Critical Thinking
undefinedTimeline
Mathematics Teacher
USD 457
08.2010 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
USD 243
08.2008 - 05.2010
Masters of Arts in Education - Education
Baker University
01.2007 - 12.2008
Mathematics Teacher
USD 497
08.2005 - 05.2008
Mathematics Teacher
USD 288
08.2002 - 05.2005
Mathematics Teacher
USD 501
08.2001 - 05.2002
No Degree - Mathematics Education
Emporia State University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Education
Friends University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Computer Science Education
Kansas State University
05.2001 -
Bachelors of Science in Education - Mathematics Education
University of Central Missouri
08.1997 - 05.2001
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