Dana Betts
Huntsville,Alabama
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 28 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
6th/7th/8th Grade ELA Teacher
ATHENS CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
ATHENS, AL
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
6th/7th Grade Teacher
MADISON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
MADISON, AL
08.2005 - 05.2016
- Instruct through teacher lead discussions and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English or social studies
- Establish clear learning targets based on course of study and CCRS for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these targets to students
- Use data from teacher made, district (STAR), and state (ASPIRE) assessments to adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
6th Grade Teacher
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BIRMINGHAM, AL
08.1996 - 05.2005
- Instruct through teacher lead discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English or social studies
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Education
M. A. Elementary Education -
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, AL07.1998
B. S. Early Childhood/Elementary Education -
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY
NORMAL, AL05.1996
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative Teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Literary Analysis
Accomplishments
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students as 2020 Teacher of the Year.
- Collaborated with team of teachers in the development of school wide AVID plan.
- Collaborated with team of teachers in the development of school wide safety, discipline, and school climate plan.
- Collaborated with team of district teachers in the development of system wide content vocabulary and curriculum plans.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers for three years.
- Supervised three student teachers and several future teachers in training.
Timeline
6th/7th/8th Grade ELA Teacher
ATHENS CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2016 - 05.2024
6th/7th Grade Teacher
MADISON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2005 - 05.2016
6th Grade Teacher
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.1996 - 05.2005
M. A. Elementary Education -
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
B. S. Early Childhood/Elementary Education -
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY