Bethany DeLeon
Bryan,TX
Summary
Versatile Classroom Teacher with 20 + years of experience working with brick and mortar and online students teaching a variety of subjects. Engaging and supportive educator employing instructional design, cutting-edge philosophies for information retention and relentless work ethic into daily lessons. Collaborative student success strategist with comprehensive understanding of community need and advocacy for individual support to enhance optimal performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Stride, Inc. :Texas Virtual Academy
Lewisville, TX
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for the curriculum program assigned (English I, English III, College Readiness & Study Skills, Literary Genres, Family and Consumer Science)
- Presented information to students via an online Blackboard/Newrow room
- Maintained/Updated online course as needed throughout the school year
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Attended required in person and virtual training sessions/staff meetings
- Collaborated with team routinely to improve classroom instruction
- Served as a mentor teacher to incoming teachers
- Attended required ARD/504 meetings
- Utilized programs such as Blackboard Collaborate, Excel, Microsoft Word, Power point, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Outlook
Site Coordinator/Co-Coordinator for State Testing
Stride, Inc.
Bryan/Houston, TX
12.2012 - 06.2022
- Attended in person and virtual ACTC/CO Training
- Trained Stride staff assigned to my site via virtual and in person trainings
- Conducted in person training on site for all contracted staff
- Received, secured, organized, distributed all secure testing materials
- Supervised Stride and contracted staff, tracking attendance, performance, etc.
- Coordinated rooms/layouts/setup needs, etc. with site prior to testing
- Ensure accommodations were provided to students at my site
- Track training completion, oaths, etc. for personnel assigned to my site
- Created/Maintained all required testing documentation
- Met all deadlines for returning materials to corporate office
- Maintained frequent communication with site staff to communicate dates/work assignments/arrival times, etc.
- Monitored all test sessions at my site to ensure they are being conducted according to state guidelines
Campus Coordinator of Teen Parent Program
Bryan High School, Bryan ISD
Bryan, TX
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for the curriculum program assigned (Parenting for Teenage Parents/Interpersonal Studies)
- Coordinated, delivered, and evaluated academic services to students who were homebound due to health reasons related to pregnancy or postpartum
- Served as a liaison between the homebound student and the campus-based teachers
- Provided instruction in all subject areas applicable to grades 9-12
- Supplied attendance personnel with names and coding information of students who were being served. Ensured that attendance personnel were made aware of changes in student's services and effective dates of such changes
- Verified and provided information necessary to satisfy local and state reporting requirements
English Teacher
Bryan ISD, Bryan High School
Bryan, TX
08.2002 - 05.2007
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for the curriculum program assigned (English II)
- Prepared lessons that reflected accommodations for individual student differences
- Cooperated with other members of staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to the district's requirements
- Assessed student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Managed student behavior in the classroom and administered discipline according to board policies and administrative guidelines
- Served as an English/Language Arts curriculum writer for the district (2005-2007)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXOnline Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Learning Modalities
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Online Teaching
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Texas Teacher Certifications in:
- Secondary English (6-12)
- Secondary Health Education (6-12)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (6-12)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (6-12)
- Region 4 Web Instructor Certification
Timeline
Site Coordinator/Co-Coordinator for State Testing
Stride, Inc.
12.2012 - 06.2022
Teacher
Stride, Inc. :Texas Virtual Academy
08.2012 - Current
Campus Coordinator of Teen Parent Program
Bryan High School, Bryan ISD
08.2007 - 07.2012
English Teacher
Bryan ISD, Bryan High School
08.2002 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health
Texas A&M University
Online Education
Southern New Hampshire University