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Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Lee

Burlington,NC

Summary

Warm-hearted, inclusive, accomplished, and highly versatile professional with twenty-four years of high school English teaching experience, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, advanced technology expertise, and a demonstrated ability to connect meaningfully with people. An intelligent, articulate, creative, and compassionate professional who takes genuine pride in helping others recognize their strengths, build confidence, and achieve their goals. Known for forming deeply positive, caring, and supportive relationships with students and fellow teachers. Approachable, encouraging, optimistic, and naturally personable, with a sincere love for the people with whom she works. Creates environments where individuals feel valued, respected, included, understood, and encouraged to become their best selves. Seeking a rewarding opportunity where exceptional communication, technology, organizational, creative, and interpersonal skills can contribute to the success of an organization and the people it serves. Open to several positions, schedules, and work environments, including remote, hybrid, and in-person opportunities.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

High School English Teacher

Walter M. Williams High School
Burlington, NC
07.2001 - 07.2025
  • Taught comprehensive English Language Arts, including literature, composition, creative and academic writing, grammar, research, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Designed engaging lessons, instructional materials, presentations, projects, and assessments while adapting instruction to individual needs and learning styles.
  • Provided thoughtful writing instruction, editing, proofreading, and constructive feedback that strengthened students' communication skills and confidence.
  • Built genuine, caring relationships with students, earning their trust through warmth, patience, humor, encouragement, respect, and sincere belief in their individual potential.
  • Created an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment in which students of all backgrounds, personalities, and abilities felt accepted, valued, and supported.
  • Took enormous pride in watching students overcome challenges, discover their abilities, gain confidence, and accomplish things they once believed they could not.
  • Fostered strong relationships with fellow teachers, enhancing collaboration and creativity within the school community.
  • Leveraged technology to improve instruction and communication while facilitating organization and recognition of accomplishments across the school community.

Education

Education Degree - NCTeaching

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
08.2001 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - English

Furman University
Greenville, SC
08.1992 - 05.1996

Walter M. Williams High School
Burlington, NC

Skills

  • Exceptional Writing & Editing
  • Training & Instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Presentation & Public Speaking
  • Instructional Technology
  • Learning-Management Systems
  • Digital Literacy
  • Online Communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Google Docs
  • Digital Design
  • Multimedia Instruction
  • Organization & Multitasking
  • Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Mentoring & Encouragement
  • Inclusivity
  • Adaptability
  • Inclusivity
  • Adaptability

Impact

My twenty-four years of experience helping people to learn, grow, communicate, and succeed, as well as my combination of technology, creativity, intelligence, warmth, and people skills, will be things advantageous for my employment. I would like to bring that same commitment to a new professional environment.

Timeline

Education Degree - NCTeaching

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.2001 - 05.2002

High School English Teacher

Walter M. Williams High School
07.2001 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English

Furman University
08.1992 - 05.1996

Walter M. Williams High School
Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Lee