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Betty McNeal

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated teacher committed to providing a supportive, enriching and engaging learning environment for all students. Flexible and considerate of every child's learning style and social development. Reinforcing positive behavior by encouraging student efforts and praising accomplishments that work toward student success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Elkhart Community Schools
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Elementary School Teacher

Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2022

Communicated with students, parents, guardians, administrators, specialists, and counselors to optimize student outcomes.

Created comprehensive assignments and assessments to identify the individual learning needs of students.

Facilitated guided reading and math groups according to students' skill levels and mastery.

Collected and disseminated information on student data to share with reading and math specialists, as well as administrators.

Selected as a Master Teacher entrusted with supervising and mentoring student teachers and interns.

Collaborated with colleagues to adopt additional teaching methodologies and strategies.

Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the internet.

Elementary School Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2006

Collaborated with colleagues to create lesson plans and assessments that addressed all subject areas.

Communicated with parents and guardians to support students' learning and behaviors.

Adapted teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

Education

Gifted Endorsement - Gifted Education

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
12.2011

Master of Science - Reading Education

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Early Education NK-4

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.2002

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Elkhart Community Schools
02.2023 - 12.2023

Elementary School Teacher

Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2022

Elementary School Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2006

Gifted Endorsement - Gifted Education

University of Virginia

Master of Science - Reading Education

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science - Early Education NK-4

Norfolk State University
Betty McNeal