Bethany L. Cook
BHSSC/Black Hills Education Connection
SPEARFISH,SD
34
years of professional experience
Experienced education leader delivering strategic planning, team management, and compliance oversight across district partnerships. Known for building strong relationships, improving communication, and strengthening student-focused services.
Work History
Director
10 Years 11 Months- Directed education service initiatives supporting partner districts, student programs, and cooperative goals.
- Managed compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to district policies, reporting standards, and service procedures.
- Collaborated with administrators, educators, and stakeholders to align resources with student needs.
- Strengthened communication between districts, families, and teams to maintain effective service coordination.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Lead Teacher
18 Years 11 Months- Led classroom instruction aligned with district curriculum and student learning goals.
- Coordinated daily learning activities, schedules, and student support routines.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain structured, supportive a structured, supportive a structured, supportive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with administrators, families, and support teams to strengthen student outcomes.
- Developed engaging lesson materials using age-appropriate instructional methods and classroom resources.
- 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.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Administrative Assistant
4 Years 5 Months- Coordinated daily office operations, ensuring accurate records, correspondence, and confidential file management.
- Managed scheduling, appointments, and calendar updates to support smooth administrative workflow.
- Prepared reports, forms, and documentation with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicated with staff, clients, and external contacts to resolve routine inquiries promptly.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Bachelor of Science - Education
- Summa Cum Laude
Skills
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Team management
Facilities management
Regulatory compliance
Written and oral communication
Team collaboration
Facility operations
Creativity and innovation
Timeline
Director
BHSSC/Black Hills Education Connection
07.2015 - 06.2026Read More
Lead Teacher
BHSSC/Black Hills Education Connection
07.1996 - 06.2015Read More
Administrative Assistant
BHSSC Alternative Services
01.1992 - 06.1996Read More
Black Hills State University
Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
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Black Hills State University
Bachelor of Science from Education
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