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Betsi Clark

Hedgesville,WV

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Acquire a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Versed in ongoing program evaluations and eager for new professional challenges. Highly effective at reviewing and validating data, conducting complex reviews and assessing program operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mentor Teacher

Berkeley County Schools
09.2022 - Current
  • Served as role model for three mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
  • Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
  • Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
  • Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
  • Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
  • Monitored behavior and reported any incidents to appropriate personnel.
  • Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
  • Participate in assigned professional development sessions to keep abreast of county initiatives.
  • Complete and submit documentation to AIMs as scheduled.
  • Monitor and collect school-based mentor documentation.

Interventionist

Berkeley County Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced professional knowledge through attending professional development trainings on new programs and adopting new technologies to enhance productivity and quality of work.
  • Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student ability and decided on next steps to meet needs of each student and ensure progress in areas of need.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Developed over 40 individual interventions program for students currently underperforming students to increase performance of struggling students in the field of math.
  • Maintained accurate records of each student on case load by providing progress reports, attendance records and assessments data to provide current and future goals.
  • Collaborated with administration, team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Planned, implemented and managed daily activities to keep between 20 to 30 students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies and utilizing intervention programs that will provide and increase in student performance.

Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Berkeley County Schools
08.2015 - 08.2021
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Incorporated Ipad technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Collaborated with a small group of educators to research, plan and provide a plan of action to implement a Social Studies curriculum that was utilized by fourth grade teachers within the Berkeley County public school system.

Systems Operator

Ace Info Solutions Inc. (U.S. Coast Guard)
06.2007 - 07.2012
  • Managed program errors with analytical approach focused on troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving each problem.
  • Reviewed job logs and application errors with sense of urgency to meet customer needs.
  • Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
  • Complied with data entry quotients to support time-sensitive project input milestones.
  • Retrieved information and performed data entry using appropriate computer programs.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships to deliver exceptional customer service and problem resolution.
  • Provided detailed data entry and database validation/verification of vessel record traffic received for SANS business system.
  • Verify MISLE ID's for reporting vessels and validation for new and unresolved vessels.
  • Respond appropriately to maritime community and Coast Guard customers inquires pertaining to the vessel record traffic
  • Communicate with government personnel and NVMC customers, as needed, in performance of daily and shift specific operations.
  • Provide complete customer support suite of suites for Tier 1 account administration and regulatory support, functions as an Maritime Representative to include augmenting the Maritime Representative duty schedule.
  • Provide quality control audits as tasked, assisting in training junior personnel and functioned as a back-up for shift supervisor.
  • Initiated and implemented and Introductory Maritime Representative Familiarization Training to all personnel in the watch allowing the National Vessel Movement Center to increase efficiency, accommodate changing roles with SANS NOAD traffic, absorb ever increasing customer support services, adjust processes to align with ITIL and quality assurance concepts, while reducing the overall number of personnel assigned to the department.
  • Responsible for training of all personnel of assigned training material.
  • Provide detailed SANS vessel record reconciliation and database validation of vessel record traffic for SANS business system.
  • Provide National Vessel Movement Center Quality Control vessel records with noted errors for appropriate data entry performance review and auditing.

Navy Photographer

United States Navy, USN
07.1999 - 11.2005
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
  • Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
  • Completed duties as a work center supervisor to include monitoring work, scheduling work orders and quality control checks. Receiving a letter of commendation while in this role.

Education

Master of Arts - Literacy Education

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
12.2014

Associate of Applied Science -

Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Martinsburg, WV
05.2008

Skills

  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Customer service skills
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Decision-Making
  • Self-Motivated
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Analyzing Data
  • Communicate openly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Maintain confidentiality and function in a professional manner at all times

Certification

  • WV Teacher Certification (Grades K-6) 2015

Additional Information

GOOD CONDUCT AWARD|2003

LETTER OF COMMENDATION|2005

KAPA DELTA PI/NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY| 2014

Ortin Gillingham Trained

Math Recovery Trained

Timeline

Mentor Teacher

Berkeley County Schools
09.2022 - Current

Interventionist

Berkeley County Schools
08.2021 - Current

Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Berkeley County Schools
08.2015 - 08.2021

Systems Operator

Ace Info Solutions Inc. (U.S. Coast Guard)
06.2007 - 07.2012

Navy Photographer

United States Navy, USN
07.1999 - 11.2005

Master of Arts - Literacy Education

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Shepherd University

Associate of Applied Science -

Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Betsi Clark