Bethany Brokaw
Wasilla
Summary
Motivated educator dedicated to fostering student learning in a warm and inviting environment. Sensitive to students’ specialized and changing needs; proven ability to develop positive rapport with students. Ability to individualize instruction, based on students’ interests and needs; positive and consistent contact with parents.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Bering Strait School District
Shishmaref, AK
01.2023 - Current
- Assist in implementation of SEL lessons using the program Second Step
- Teach two classes to high school students: Personal Finance and Career Exploration
- Track credits to ensure students are on track to graduate
- Contact parents and students who are in danger of not graduating
Secondary Special Education Teacher (6-12)
Mat-Su School District/ Houston High School
Houston, Alaska
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for all Resource Special Education record-keeping for all identified students
- Write and develop IEPs, ESERs, FBAs, BIPs
- Conduct any observations necessary
- Organize IEP meetings and contact parents as well as any
- Coordinate any intake of new students who are suspected to need special services.
Secondary Special Education Inclusion Teacher (7-12)
Bering Strait School District
Shishmaref, Alaska
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Responsible for all Resource Special Education record-keeping for all identified special education students at Houston High School grades 9-12.
- Write and develop IEPs, ESERs, FBAs, BIPs
- Conduct any observations necessary
- Organize IEP meetings and contact parents as well as any
- Coordinate any intake of new students who are suspected to need special services.
High School Special Education Resource Teacher (7-12)
Nome Public Schools
Nome, Alaska
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Teach remedial courses in Math and Language Arts for identified students
- Maintain updated IEP records for identified students.
Middle School (7th Grade) READ180 Teacher
Midland Independent School District
Midland, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Teach remedial reading courses using the Scholastic READ180 program to help primarily struggling ESL and Special Education/504 students
Middle School (7th Grade) Language Arts Teacher
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Kotzebue, Alaska
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Taught and maintained grades for 7th grade ELA courses at Kotzebue Middle School
Secondary Generalist
Iditarod Area School District
Holy Cross, Alaska
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Teach all the English and Social Studies students in grades 6-12 at Holy Cross Village School
- Coordinate, collect, and enter all yearbook photos for Holy Cross for the district yearbook.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
01-2024
Special Education Certificate - K-12
University of Alaska-Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska01-2012
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01-2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education and Spanish
Marietta College
Marietta, Ohio01-1999
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Special education support
- Special education
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Academic support
- Academic advising
Websites
Accomplishments
Presenter at ASSEC, the Alaska Statewide Special Educator's Conference
Attendee to the Alaska statewide counslor's conference
Certification
- State of Alaska:
- School Counseling (K-12)
- Elementary (1-6)
- Spanish (K-12)
- Special Education (K-12)
Related Experiences
- Life Skills Crisis Intervention (LSCI) Certified as of March 24, 2024
- Presenter at the 2016 Alaska Statewide Special Education Conference (ASSEC)
- Adjunct Spanish Professor, UAF Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue, Alaska
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
School Counselor
Bering Strait School District
01.2023 - Current
Secondary Special Education Teacher (6-12)
Mat-Su School District/ Houston High School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Secondary Special Education Inclusion Teacher (7-12)
Bering Strait School District
01.2016 - 01.2021
High School Special Education Resource Teacher (7-12)
Nome Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2016
Middle School (7th Grade) READ180 Teacher
Midland Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2014
Middle School (7th Grade) Language Arts Teacher
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
01.2010 - 01.2012
Secondary Generalist
Iditarod Area School District
01.2008 - 01.2010
Special Education Certificate - K-12
University of Alaska-Anchorage
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education and Spanish
Marietta College
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Southeastern Oklahoma State University