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BETTY FISKE

Lehi,UT
BETTY FISKE

Summary

Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid instructional strategies and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in assessment and grading requirements.

Excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Technologically literate and driven to learn innovative approaches.

Overview

36
years of professional experience

Work History

Spectrum Charter School

Special Education Teacher
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Mentored para-professionals on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.

Monticello Academy Charter School

ELA and Social Studies Teacher
03.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.

Clark County School District, CCSD

Elementary General Music Specialist
08.1987 - 06.2000

Job overview


  • Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
  • Taught students to identify different instruments from the timbre or sound.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and special songs to reinforce concepts.
  • Led discussions, group activities and field trips to engage students in material.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Recognized unique needs in individual students and customized instruction to match.
  • Developed lesson plans to achieve objectives of established elementary music curriculum.
  • Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
  • Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
  • Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate hundreds of students about fundamentals and history of music.

Education

University of Nevada

Masters from Education - Special Education
1993

University Overview

Metropolitan State University

Bachelor of Arts from Music Education
1985

University Overview

Skills

  • Technologically literate
  • Trauma Informed Educator
  • Online ESL teaching experience
  • Online progress monitoring and data driven instruction
  • Multicultural Education
  • Autism Spectrum Awareness
  • Parent Relations
  • Curriculum Standards
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Emotional Support
  • Public Speaking Expertise
  • Video Conferencing
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Emotional Support
  • Public Speaking Expertise
  • Video Conferencing
  • Discussion Facilitation

Affiliations

Affiliations
Active Utah Professional Educator License 25-year veteran teacher in multiple settings, from elementary through secondary, as well as overseas and home school. Extensive experience teaching students with special needs - in special schools, self-contained classrooms and the general education setting. Extensive experience with diverse and high-risk populations.
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Timeline

Special Education Teacher
Spectrum Charter School
03.2022 - Current
ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Monticello Academy Charter School
03.2021 - 02.2022
Elementary General Music Specialist
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.1987 - 06.2000
University of Nevada
Masters from Education - Special Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts from Music Education

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