Bethany Walker
Independence,MN
Summary
Educational professional specializing in childhood development with proven ability to create supportive classroom environments. Developed innovative teaching methods that significantly enhance student engagement and academic performance. Recognized for effective collaboration and adaptability in meeting student needs and contributing to the school community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Waconia District #110
01.2018 - Current
- First Grade Teacher
- Leadership Grade Level Lead
- Mentor for Incoming Teachers
- PBIS Leader
Elementary School Teacher
ROCORI District #750
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Kindergarten Teacher
- First Grade Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Westonka Elementary Schools
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Substituted in classrooms K-4th grade
- Substituted for Special Education
Westonka Elementary Tutor
Westonka Elementary Schools
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Homebound tutor for an EBD student
- Taught 3rd grade math and literacy curriculum
- 1:1 tutor for math and literacy for multiple students
Summer Enrichment Teacher
Westonka
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Came up with 12 different enrichment sessions for the summer
- Provided lesson plans for each class
- Taught each enrichment class for grades K-4th and managed classes
3rd Grade Teacher
Buffalo School Disrict #877
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Work with students in small groups as well as 1:1.
- Provide lesson plans and follow through with teaching
- Co-taught with mentor teacher
Education
Masters in Teaching and Learning -
St. Mary's University
Winona, Minnesota05.2017
Elementary Education - Major
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota12.2012
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
Training
- Experience in Responsive Classroom
- Experience in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)
- Experience in PLC (Professional Learning Community)
- Experience and teaching in RtI (Response to Intervention)
- Experience, teaching and creating with Smartboard software
- Trained and Implemented Orton Gillingham
- Trained in AddVantage Math Courses I and II
- Trained and Implemented Daily 5 and CAFE
- Trained in Culturally Responsive Classroom
- Experience in Leadership Committee
- Event Coordinator
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Waconia District #110
01.2018 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
ROCORI District #750
01.2014 - 01.2018
Substitute Teacher
Westonka Elementary Schools
03.2013 - 05.2014
Westonka Elementary Tutor
Westonka Elementary Schools
03.2013 - 01.2014
Summer Enrichment Teacher
Westonka
06.2012 - 01.2014
3rd Grade Teacher
Buffalo School Disrict #877
01.2012 - 01.2013
Elementary Education - Major
St. Cloud State University
Masters in Teaching and Learning -
St. Mary's University
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