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Bethany Wall

Galveston,TX

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies, such as ProCare.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Mercygate Learning Center
11.2021 - 09.2023

Responsible for creating and implementing year-round, age-appropriate curriculum for ages 6 weeks through 24 months. Responsible for all art, science, math, sensory, language, gross and fine motor skills, social skills and relating information monthly to teachers in appropriate classrooms; implementation and documentation of feedings, diapering, and all activities, including incidents and future milestones.

  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.

Department Manager

Walmart
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
  • Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.

Private Nanny

Private
05.2015 - 05.2018

Year-round educational development for five children ages 6 weeks through 5 years focusing on gross and fine motor skills, letter and number recognition with mnemonic tools, early math and reading skills utilizing phonics. Additional responsibilities included all transportation and field trips, creating and providing a menu and serving in a family-style dining setting.

  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.

Lead Teacher

Peanut Gallery
08.2014 - 05.2015

Facilitated provided curriculum for ages 6 weeks through 18 months. Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted well-being and social growth for all students. Daily documentation and communication with parents and caregivers regarding daily activities, feeding and diapering, as well as incidents and future milestones.

  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Educational leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Curricula development
  • Student Records Management
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Small Group Instruction

Certification

  • Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Training
  • Circle Training with UTMB
  • Abeka training
  • Currently pursuing my CDA


Timeline

Lead Teacher

Mercygate Learning Center
11.2021 - 09.2023

Department Manager

Walmart
08.2018 - 09.2021

Private Nanny

Private
05.2015 - 05.2018

Lead Teacher

Peanut Gallery
08.2014 - 05.2015
Bethany Wall