Betty Graham Young

Versatile and dedicated EC Resource Teacher and IEP Case Manager with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

• Beginning Teacher Mentor, Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC, 09/01/23, present, Provided a comprehensive blend of modeling, coaching, instructing, collaborating, and encouraging as beginning teacher increased competency in curriculum standards, resource, student support, and classroom management., Observed, evaluated, and recorded beginning teacher performance and progress.
• Freshman Academy Coordinator, Lakeview School, Durham, NC, 08/01/20, 06/30/21, Presented subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and educational achievement., Reviewed student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs., Frequently assessed and recorded student strengths and weaknesses, provide appropriate activities to address student needs and generate progress reports as required., Worked collaboratively with counselors, social workers, case managers, and administration to support the success of at-risk, freshman students.
• District Literacy Initiative Representative, Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC, 08/01/17, 08/31/18, Participated in the district’s professional development program for effective coaching, instruction, and implementation of literacy curriculum at base school., Prepared lesson plans, in collaboration with teachers and coaches, related to differentiating instruction and providing interventions while adhering to district scope and sequence guides and curriculum., Engaged in coaching conversations with teachers in an effort to promote effective instruction in all classrooms.
• High School Reading Coach for SPED, Wake Forest High School, Wake Forest, NC, 08/01/14, 01/31/17, Identified, selected, and modified instructional materials to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs., Evaluated student achievement for the purpose of placing students in appropriate intervention and support services., Shared effective instructional strategies with EC and General Ed staff and parents, individually and in group settings., Attended professional development provided by the district and software vendors., Facilitated professional development of literacy programs and interventions for EC staff such as Read to Achieve, STAR, and Sonday System.

• Middle Grades Education (MGED) English Language Arts (ELA), MGED Social Studies, K12 Special Education Cross Categorical Resource
• Masters of School Administration North Carolina
• Wilson Language Training certification