Bettina Damon
Nogales,AZ
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusivity, and a sense of community. Skillful in managing group environments and events. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Promote intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of youth. Attentive and adaptable professional skilled in management of entities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
N.U.S.D. District # 1
Nogales, Arizona
07.2016 - Current
- Grade Level Leader.
- ILT - Instructional Leadership Team
- S.E.I. - Structured English Immersion endorsement and Specialist
- Serve as a mentor for a new teacher in the grade level.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Create classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Collaborate with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Utilize technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Organize field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Tutor individual students after school hours as needed.
- Meet regularly with administrators regarding student academic and discipline issues.
- Sponsored and supervised extracurricular activities, such as student government, clubs, or sports teams.
- Attend in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
N.U.S.D. #1
Nogales, Arizona
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
- Developed creative activities to engage students in learning opportunities.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to motivate students and foster their academic growth.
- Instructed small groups or individual students who need extra help or attention.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Office Manager
Top Choice, LLC
Rio Rico, Arizona
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Acquired and organized all legal documents to establish a new business.
- Implemented accounting system (QuickBooks).
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Conducted recruitment, interviews, and hiring processes.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Prepared year-end taxes
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Office Manager/Sales Coordinator/Sales Assistant
Righetti Farms, LLC
Rio Rico, Arizona
07.2005 - 07.2011
- Assisted in sales, procurement, and transactions
- Managed price adjustments to increase profit margins
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-1997
Skills
- Primary and Seccondary Education
- Standardized tests
- Proficient in Google (docs, sheets, slides, etc)
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Compliance standards
- Differentiated Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Proficient in community engagement and resource access
- Familiar with organizing community-wide events
- Reliable and self-motivated individual
- Skilled in creating social network pages to enhance communication
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - AZ Department of Education.
- Subject Expert Matter in Business Certification - Az Department of Education.
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
N.U.S.D. District # 1
07.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
N.U.S.D. #1
08.2014 - 05.2016
Office Manager
Top Choice, LLC
09.2011 - 08.2014
Office Manager/Sales Coordinator/Sales Assistant
Righetti Farms, LLC
07.2005 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
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