Betsy L. Grinstead
Teacher
Oakdale,MN
Summary
Student-focused dedicated teacher experienced in managing classrooms and delivering lessons.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher and Summer School Teacher
ISD 622 Schools
Carver And Richardson Elementary
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings.
- Implemented district curriculum and differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Increased students' phonics skills with daily interactive word games.
- Boosted learning through play with engaging activities, games, and lessons.
- Maintained classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with teammates and utilized data to inform instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Substitute Teacher and Summer School Teacher
ISD 622 And Teachers On Call
ISD 622 Schools
01.2015 - 09.2024
- Followed lesson plans and schedule left by the classroom teacher to continue the learning.
- Learned names of students to build a productive learning environment.
- Kept students on-task with proactive and positive strategies.
- Wrote a detailed note to tell the teacher how the lessons went, how students did on the lessons, and class and individual behavior.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent classroom management, following the lesson plans, and establishing a relationship with students.
- Prepared fun lessons in reading, writing, and math for summer school.
Kindergarten Teacher, First Grade Teacher
ISD 11 Anoka - Hennepin School District
Sand Creek Elementary Coon Rapids, MN
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Taught two kindergarten classes that met every other day.
- Collaborated with special education, ESL, intervention, and grade level teachers in goal setting, PLCs, and IEP meetings.
- Successfully passed Q-Comp teacher evaluations.
Third Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher
ISD 11 Anoka - Hennepin School District
Adams Elementary Coon Rapids, MN
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Established an environment of respect and rapport with students in a high-needs school.
- Prepared 3rd grade students for MCA tests.
- Communicated with parents through weekly newsletters, telephone calls, home folders, and fall and spring parent-teacher conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education / Kindergarten Endorsement
University of Northwestern
05.1999
Skills
- Effective behavior management
- Can easily adapt to new situations
- Cultural awareness
- Use of Smart Board and Promethean Board
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher and Summer School Teacher
ISD 622 Schools
03.2024 - 07.2025
Substitute Teacher and Summer School Teacher
ISD 622 And Teachers On Call
01.2015 - 09.2024
Kindergarten Teacher, First Grade Teacher
ISD 11 Anoka - Hennepin School District
08.2011 - 06.2014
Third Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher
ISD 11 Anoka - Hennepin School District
08.2002 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education / Kindergarten Endorsement
University of Northwestern