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Bethany McClure

Rusk ,TX

Summary

Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities. Focus on making real world connections with historical references from the past.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

U.S. History Teacher & AP U.S. History

Henderson Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding of historical concepts.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated history curriculum with other subjects.
  • Inspired a love of learning in students by sharing personal passion for humanities subjects and creating engaging lessons that sparked curiosity.

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Rusk ISD
08.2019 - 05.2024

8th grade lead History Teacher

Department Head for the History Department

  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons meet STAAR standard TEKS
  • Raised Department scores from 56% to 69% pass rate overall.

7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher

Rusk ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018


  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration efforts.

Education

Bachelors Of Science - History

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Historical Analysis
  • Student Engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Classroom Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Technology Integration
  • Discipline
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Development
  • IEP implementation
  • Standardized Testing
  • Response-to-Intervention evaluation

Affiliations

  • Inspiring Teachers Organization: completed a month long internship in Uganda, Africa in the summer of 2023
  • Texas Council for the Social Studies: Member from 2021-current active member to enhance Professional Development in the Humanities
  • National Council for the Social Studies: Member to enhance Professional Development in the Humanities

Certification

Generalist 4-8

History 7-12

Timeline

U.S. History Teacher & AP U.S. History

Henderson Independent School District
08.2024 - Current

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Rusk ISD
08.2019 - 05.2024

7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher

Rusk ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelors Of Science - History

University of Texas At Tyler

References

Shannon Dickerson- Admin 

sdickerson@hendersonisd.org

(903) 655-5500

John Burkhalter- Previous Admin

johnb@arpisd.org

936-558-7420

Leah Besson- Teacher

Leah.besson@ruskisd.net

903-810-0099

Brandi Compass- Personal

brandicompass@pb.k12.mo.us

573-579-9100