Betsy DeSotto
Bergenfield
Summary
Experienced professional and educator with a strong background in leadership and curriculum development. Proven track record of successful program implementation to improve student learning and foster faculty development. Recognized for creating collaborative environments that drive academic success. Skilled in strategic planning, staff management, and student engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving educational needs of students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher / Grade Level Chair
Paterson Arts and Science Charter Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
- Helped students achieve strong scores on state-mandated assessments by tailoring instruction around state standards and student needs
- Built effective support network for students and addressed various issues by collaborating with parents, guardians and school administrators
- Implemented research-based teaching practices to effectively address the unique challenges associated with teaching 4th Grade ELA.
- Planned experiential field trips related to ELA curriculum, deepening students'' understanding of literary concepts in real-world settings.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations, routines, and procedures for behavior management.
- Cooperating teacher to Ramapo student teachers
- Member of the I&RS committee for the entire school
- Had my classroom observed by admin in other schools for differentiation, classroom management and instructional strategies that were used their PD training for teachers
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected ELA content with other subject areas.
ILearn Academy & Summer School Site Coordinator
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained student discipline with proactive policies and strict rule enforcement
- Coordinated school site operations to ensure smooth daily activities.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for school events, enhancing overall participation.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements and set performance goals and objectives
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies and procedures to maximize safety, security and overall trust in organization and employees
- Enhanced student safety by overseeing implementation of security protocols.
- Assisted in recruitment and training of new staff, contributing to a competent workforce.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Montclair University
Montclair, NJ08-2025
Alternate Route Graduate Courses for Provisional -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology of Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA07-2011
Skills
- Effective management and leadership
- Highly effective in instruction
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
2022 Paterson Arts and Science Elementary Teacher of the Year
2024 Highest NJSLA Test Scores for Entire School
Certification
New Jersey Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ILearn Academy & Summer School Site Coordinator
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
06.2022 - 06.2024
4th Grade ELA Teacher / Grade Level Chair
Paterson Arts and Science Charter Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Alternate Route Graduate Courses for Provisional -
Rutgers University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Montclair University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology of Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
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