Bethanne Barner
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic and skilled individual with a passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ML (Multilingual Learner) Instructional Coach
Freelance
10.2022 - Current
- Cocreate content and lesson plans for students with a client-first mentality (kind, caring, listening, responsive, flexible, supportive)
- Research techniques and strategies for clients -problem-solve and guide clients with current best practices for MLs
- Student-centered and culturally responsive coaching with clients
- Successfully guide new ML teachers (clients) to gainful employment in
- Developed clients' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
ML Instructional Coach/Specialist
Royal Live Oaks Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Develop and deliver annual 15-hour and 3-Hour SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Training to the entire Staff both in person and online
- Create content for professional development events
- Co-teach with Classroom teachers
- Observe classroom teachers and deliver feedback
- Run student-centered coaching cycles with classroom teachers
- Run PLCs with content teams based on student work and needs
- Develop and deliver Workshop Wednesdays with grade-level teams delivering needs-based support
- Conceptualize, create, and execute new curriculum programs for rising K students (ABC Boot Camp)
- Analyze student data to determine service models and placement as well as continued professional development needed
- Teach Small groups of MLs and Newcomer Language Labs
- Administer any and all required formative and summative assessments
- Foster an environment of high standards, belonging, and success in a
- Title 1 school with culturally diverse students, Online from home, Multilingual
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with a wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
English Teacher
VIPKid
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Teach English to students from China aged 4-12 using the VIPKid platform
- Create a fun and engaging learning environment for students, utilizing props, flashcards, music, and other materials as needed
- Develop lesson plans that are tailored to each student’s individual needs and interests -Monitor student progress and provide feedback on their performance
- Utilize technology tools such as video conferencing, whiteboards, and interactive games to enhance the learning experience
- Maintain an organized virtual classroom with clear expectations and rules -Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress and any issues or concerns
- Participate in professional development activities to stay up-to-date on teaching methods and best practices
- Provide support to new teachers by answering questions and offering advice
- Follow all company policies and procedures related to teaching
- Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
- Remain flexible and open to changes in schedule and curriculum
Multilingual Instructional Coach and Specialist
Beaufort County School District
09.2005 - 08.2020
- Develop and deliver annual 15-hour and 3-hour SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol)
- Co-teach with Classroom teachers
- Observe classroom teachers and deliver feedback -Run student-centered coaching cycles with classroom teachers
- Run PLCs with content teams based on student work and needs
- Develop and deliver Workshop Wednesdays with grade-level teams delivering needs-based support
- Analyze student data to determine service models and placement as well as continued professional development needed
- Teach Small groups of MLs and Newcomer Language Labs
- Administer any and all required testing
- Teach graduate-level ESOL certification classes for ESOL cohort teachers
- 100% Pass rate for all teachers through ESOL cohort
- ESOL Elementary Lead Teacher
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
Adjunct Professor
College Of Charleston School Of Language, Cultures
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Adapt and implement syllabi provided by C of C (College of Charleston)
- Assign and grade graduate work in a timely manner with rubrics and clear expectations
- Deliver content in a relevant, responsive, and engaging manner that ensured student success
- Push students to higher levels of understanding and curriculum development/execution
- Cultivate educators who were experts in standards, curriculum, current best practices, and soft skills
- Build relationships with students in and honest and open educational experience that leads to success
- 100% pass rate of all students on the state Praxis exam for ESOL
- High praise in all evaluations in all semesters and all classes (per Emily Beck at C of C)
- Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans, and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics
Education
Master of Education - Literacy Curriculum And Instruction
Lesley University
Boston, MA01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Math Science Technology Education
St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY08.2003
Skills
- K-12 Curriculum Instruction
- K-12 ML (Multilingual Learner) Instructional Coaching and Professional Development
- Building Interpersonal Relationships
- Culturally Responsive Education
- Classroom Observations and Feedback
- Adult Education
- CAL (Center for Applied Linguistics) SIOP Trainer (12 years)
- Words Their Way Trainer
- WIDA Standards and Assessment Review
- SC State ESOL Coach Trained
- Great Active Listening Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Informative Lectures
- Instructional Strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Excellent Communication Abilities
- Positive Learning Environment
- Outstanding Interpersonal Abilities
Accomplishments
- Carolina TESOL Executive Board President 2022
- Palmetto Electric Bright Ideas Grant Recipient - 3 Consecutive Years Write grant proposals for various programs in a Title 1 school. $3000 Total.
Certification
Elementary Education (K-6) SC and NY
SC ESOL Certification
SC ESOL Coach Training
SC Read to Succeed Endorsement
CAL (Center for Applied Linguistics) SIOP Trainer (12 years)
Words Their Way Trainer
WIDA Assessments
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
ML (Multilingual Learner) Instructional Coach
Freelance
10.2022 - Current
ML Instructional Coach/Specialist
Royal Live Oaks Academy
08.2020 - Current
English Teacher
VIPKid
05.2019 - 09.2021
Adjunct Professor
College Of Charleston School Of Language, Cultures
08.2016 - 05.2018
Multilingual Instructional Coach and Specialist
Beaufort County School District
09.2005 - 08.2020
Master of Education - Literacy Curriculum And Instruction
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Math Science Technology Education
St. John Fisher University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. John Fisher University
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