Bethany Horschler
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Passionate and knowledgeable Early Childhood Education professional devoted to supporting emotional, social, and academic growth and development of young children. Strong desire to promote student success and to encourage students to reach their full potential, Offer 31 years of teaching experience, 28 of which were in Early Childhood. Strong desire to build rapport with faculty, students, and families.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Wichita Falls ISD
2003.06 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as classroom management strategies and effective parent communication techniques.
Kindergarten Teacher
Galveston ISD- Rosenberg Elementary
2002.06 - 2003.05
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Teacher
Wichita Falls ISD
1993.12 - 2002.05
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
BSIS - Education
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12.1994
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Empathy
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Progress Reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Assessment Strategies
- Child Supervision
- Motor Skill Development
- Tactile Teaching Methods
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Special Needs Support
Accomplishments
WFISD Teacher Spotlight Award 04/2024
IDEA Grant recipient 2023-2024
IDEA Grant recipient 2022-2023
IDEA Grant Recipient 2021-2022
Volunteer Beyond Excellence University Kiwanis Club 4/23/22
IDEA Grant Recipient 2020-2021
IDEA Grant Recipient 2019-2020
Teacher of the Year Nominee WFISD BTW 5/1/20
Community Voice Award PTA BTW 3/3/18
Teacher of the year Nominee WFISD BTW 4/16/15
Texas School Readiness Certification CLI -Farris 10/2011
Texas School Readiness Certification CLI -Farris 10/2010
Certificate of Appreciation-Rosenberg Elementary 5/20/03
Teacher of the Year Nominee WFISD Brook Village 4/17/01
Kappa Delta Pi Membership 4/30/92
Who's Who Among Students in Colleges and Universities 1991-1992
Certification
Early Childhood
ESL
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Wichita Falls ISD
2003.06 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Galveston ISD- Rosenberg Elementary
2002.06 - 2003.05
Teacher
Wichita Falls ISD
1993.12 - 2002.05
BSIS - Education
Midwestern State University
Early Childhood
ESL
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