Elizabeth Beatty
Anniston,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with several years' experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects, seeking to utilize background to take next career step with respected school. Champions curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education and guide students towards success in accomplishing academic and personal goals. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Calhoun County Schools
Anniston, AL
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Assisted in the organization of school events such as assemblies or school plays.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
Classroom Teacher
Anniston City Schools
Anniston, AL
08.2006 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Assisted in the organization of school events such as assemblies or school plays.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
After School Site Director
YMCA of Calhoun County
Anniston, AL
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Provided guidance, support, and mentoring to students participating in the program.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure safety and proper conduct in the program.
- Supervised a team of volunteers assisting with the after-school program.
- Utilized technology such as online databases or software applications to track data related to student progress in the after-school program.
- Promoted positive relationships between students through conflict resolution strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss changes or updates needed within the program.
- Organized and coordinated after-school activities for students of varying ages.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the after-school program.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports, evaluations, assessments.
- Collaborated with school faculty, staff, parents, and guardians to ensure successful outcomes for participants.
- Maintained safe and supportive environments to meet individual needs of each child.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and productive program environment.
- Prepared facilities for activities before student arrival and led students in cleaning and securing program areas after meetings.
- Trained and mentored new staff and volunteers on program policies and procedures.
- Published monthly calendar of events for distribution to current and prospective members and posting around campus to increase awareness of activities.
- Created and distributed promotional materials to increase awareness of the program.
- Supervised groups of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Recorded details on student arrival and departure times and methods, releasing young students only to known parents or caretakers.
Classroom Teacher
Oxford City Schools
Oxford, AL
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Assisted in the organization of school events such as assemblies or school plays.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
Classroom Teacher
Calhoun County Schools
Anniston, AL
08.1998 - 08.2005
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Assisted in the organization of school events such as assemblies or school plays.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
Classroom Teacher
Vernon Parish School Board
Leesville, LA
08.1993 - 06.1998
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Assisted in the organization of school events such as assemblies or school plays.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
Communications Dispatcher
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Anniston, AL
03.1988 - 08.1993
- Maintained a log of all incoming and outgoing calls, including type of call and response time.
- Prepared written reports documenting significant events or activities occurring during shift hours.
- Dispatched police, fire, medical or other personnel as needed to respond to emergency situations.
- Answered emergency phone lines promptly and provided necessary information to responding personnel.
- Routed non-emergency calls to appropriate departments when necessary.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing reports, entering data into databases and preparing daily activity logs.
- Informed public safety personnel of relevant details concerning dispatched calls including location, nature of incident and any special instructions.
- Communicated with external agencies such as utility companies or state police when necessary.
- Adhered to departmental policies relating to radio transmissions, telephone etiquette and other operations procedures.
- Prioritized requests for service based on urgency and available resources in order to ensure timely response times.
- Transmitted messages using radios, telephones, computers or other communication devices according to established protocols.
- Participated in training sessions regarding new technologies or processes related to the job role.
- Monitored multiple radio channels simultaneously while maintaining accurate records of all communications.
- Verified accuracy of information received from callers before dispatching units to incidents.
- Used multitasking talents to speak to callers and type information into system simultaneously during emergencies.
- Moved between periods of inactivity to immediate intensity with relative ease and accuracy.
- Delivered informative details to law enforcement and other first responders in preparation for situations prior to arrival.
- Spoke clearly to each caller to ascertain severity of each situation, asked vital questions and utilized interpersonal skills to keep callers calm.
- Responded immediately to emergencies by initiating outbound calls to police agencies and emergency contacts.
- Alerted personnel of road and weather hazards to minimize accidents and delays.
- Kept detailed and updated records of calls in physical and electronic databases.
Sales Clerk
AAFES Exchange
Fort McClellan, AL
08.1987 - 03.1988
- Ensured that promotional materials were adequately stocked at all times.
- Followed up on customer requests or concerns in a timely manner.
- Organized backroom stock areas as well as kept up with organization of front end display area.
- Processed sales transactions accurately and efficiently utilizing POS systems.
- Adhered to company guidelines for cash register operations including proper opening and closing procedures.
- Balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift using appropriate methods of verification such as counting money or comparing receipts against daily totals.
- Performed regular inventory counts to ensure accurate records were maintained.
- Performed price checks for items requested by customers when needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection, answers to questions, and handling complaints or issues.
- Greeted customers and responded to inquiries in a professional manner.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise ensuring adequate inventory levels were maintained.
- Handled money, checks, credit cards, gift cards, returns and other forms of payments in accordance with established procedures.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Supported customers by phone regarding store operations, products, promotions and orders.
- Pushed carts and loaded customer purchases into vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12-1992
High School Diploma -
Alexandria High School
Alexandria, AL06-1986
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Reading Comprehension
- Classroom Management
- Mathematics Instruction
- Hands-on learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Literacy strategies
Affiliations
- 5 years experience as a softball coach for high school varsity and junior varsity teams in both Alabama and Louisiana
Accomplishments
- Teacher Hall of Fame for Ohatchee Elementary School in 2002
- Teacher of the Year for Golden Springs Elementary School in 2011
Certification
- Alabama Teacher Certificate
- Louisiana Teacher Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Calhoun County Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
After School Site Director
YMCA of Calhoun County
08.2015 - 03.2020
Classroom Teacher
Anniston City Schools
08.2006 - 08.2022
Classroom Teacher
Oxford City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2006
Classroom Teacher
Calhoun County Schools
08.1998 - 08.2005
Classroom Teacher
Vernon Parish School Board
08.1993 - 06.1998
Communications Dispatcher
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
03.1988 - 08.1993
Sales Clerk
AAFES Exchange
08.1987 - 03.1988
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
High School Diploma -
Alexandria High School
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