Betsy Vanden Berg
Cedarburg,WI
Summary
Resourceful Middle School Teacher with experience offering students effective and comprehensive education. Multifaceted expert with background teaching key principles of writing, grammar, literature and reading comprehension. Forward-thinking when propelling comprehension of course materials to drive future success and personal growth of students, while working collaboratively with a team of teachers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
English/6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Cedarburg School District
Cedarburg, WI
06.2016 - Current
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative and professional writing skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
- Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Explored different approaches to help students improve their reading comprehension skills.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
- Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
English/6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Dodgeland School District
Juneau, WI
06.2007 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Actively participated in faculty meetings, committees, and other school initiatives.
- Established effective communication with families regarding their child's academic achievement.
- Attended professional development workshops related to new instructional methods or technologies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and strategies for teaching 6th grade content areas.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students to ensure they reach proficiency levels.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Grades 1-9
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI05-2005
Associate of Arts - General Education
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL05-2002
High School Diploma -
Dodgeland School District
Juneau, WI05-2000
Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Individualized Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Reading Comprehension
- Organizational Ability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English/6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Cedarburg School District
06.2016 - Current
English/6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Dodgeland School District
06.2007 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Grades 1-9
Concordia University Wisconsin
Associate of Arts - General Education
Kishwaukee College
High School Diploma -
Dodgeland School District
Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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