Bettina Comstock

• Taught mixed media, ceramics, illustrations, printmaking, drawing, painting, and introductory art classes.
• Developed art curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12.
• Fulfilled Art Department Chair position managing budget, equipment, inventory, curriculum pacing, resources and overall department needs.
• Participated on administration's Lead Team, district Calendar Committee, district Vertical Team, and building-level Professional Learning Community (PLC)
• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
• Assessed student work and provided timely and constructive feedback of student progress and performance on Google Classroom and Infinite Campus/SIS.
• Used editing technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
• Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Created meaningful relationships amongst various students groups with one another to create a safe and inclusive environment that supports student growth and learning.
• Communicated with parents/guardians/appropriate staff to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
• Sponsored student fine arts clubs, club meetings, field trips and events.
• Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences to students.
• Scheduled and managed annual art show to showcase student work and success, facilitating parent and community involvement.

Part-Time Elementary Art Teacher

• Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades 3-5.
• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.

• Developed student guidance plans based on student academic records to assess educational and career goals .
• Utilized counseling and skill-building exercises.
• Facilitated small group counseling.
• Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
• Administered assessments.
• Collaborated with appropriate staff to address student emotional and social challenges.
• Implemented behavioral intervention systems.
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families served.
• Consulted with individual students/parents to discuss academic gaps and research potential supports or interventions.
• Made referrals to appropriate channels as needed.

• Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
• Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
• Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds by providing clothes for job interviews and support for basic needs.
• Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
• Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
• Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
• Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
• Provided small group counseling, individual counseling, and classroom guidance.