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Betty Leona McCartney

Coconut Creek,FL

Summary

Passionate teaching professional with successful classroom experience. Accomplished educator with a proven track in leadership. Positive Classroom Management and Critical Thinking. Excelled in fostering student engagement and implementing learning strategies, achieving significant improvements in student performance. Skilled in motivating students and managing behaviors, consistently promoting a positive and productive learning environment. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Third Grade

Paideia Classical Academy
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans. Was able to see about 20% improvement.

Registrar

Terreve College
01.2015 - 04.2018

Office Manager

  • Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping of students records.
  • Oversaw students academic progress, providing guidance and resources when needed.
  • Oversaw internship program for teach training students providing help and advice as needed. About 90% were extremely successful.
  • Supervised practicing while out in schools.

Principal

Grace Christian Academy,
08.2011 - 12.2014
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents. Built a positive relationship with about 90% of the parents.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with the school's curriculum , ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies. There was a 25% improvement seen by the end of the first year.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.

Principal

Hugh W. Primary School (Bahamas Government)
08.2005 - 08.2010
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals. Saw 50% improvement in what the staff accomplished in the first year.
  • Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with Ministry of Education standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas. This resulted in a marked improvement in student test results by 10%
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, and classroom management strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Reading And Learning Disabilities

University of Miami
Miami, FL
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching

University of Miami
Miami, Florida, USA
05.1982

Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

Bahamas Teachers' College
Nassau, Bahamas
06.1967

BBA -

N/A
N/A

Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

Bahamas Teachers' College
The Bahamas
06.2008

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Learning Strategies

Accomplishments

Was able to improve 3rd grade IOWA Scores in 2023.


Organized a Reading Program at Hugh W. Campbell School which allowed that no students exited 3rd grade with out the basics in Reading.


After school tutoring for students who needed extra help in basic subject. (Reading and Math.)

Timeline

Teacher, Third Grade

Paideia Classical Academy
08.2021 - Current

Registrar

Terreve College
01.2015 - 04.2018

Principal

Grace Christian Academy,
08.2011 - 12.2014

Principal

Hugh W. Primary School (Bahamas Government)
08.2005 - 08.2010

Master of Science - Reading And Learning Disabilities

University of Miami

Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching

University of Miami

Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

Bahamas Teachers' College

BBA -

N/A

Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

Bahamas Teachers' College
Betty Leona McCartney