Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Betty Stephens

Columbia,MO

Summary

Seeking position as Teacher Assistant to support the Lead Teacher, providing a secure, affirming, consistent and educational climate to promote the development of children.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Title I Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist

Brashear Elementary School
08.1986 - 05.2012
  • Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop individual, targeted lessons for specific skills
  • Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
  • Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northeast Missouri State University (Truman)
Kirksville, MO
05.1975

Master of Arts - Education

Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman)
Kirksville, MO
05.1978

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Group Instruction
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Reading Instruction
  • Skills Assessment
  • Parent-Teacher Relations
  • Phonics Instruction

Timeline

Title I Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist

Brashear Elementary School
08.1986 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northeast Missouri State University (Truman)

Master of Arts - Education

Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman)
Betty Stephens