Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
International Experience
Languages
References
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Hillary Bernard

Hillary Bernard

Teacher and Yearbook Adviser
Charlotte,NC

Summary

Hardworking, passionate Yearbook adviser and English teacher seeks to establish a flourishing Yearbook program at the high school level. Excellent reputation established among students, administration, and colleagues.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalism and Yearbook Teacher

Bailey Middle School
Cornelius, North Carolina
08.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district and school requirements.
  • Fostered physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized student learning.
  • Exhibited understanding of content, discipline, and pedagogy as demonstrated through quality of design, execution of lessons, and matching objectives and activities to North Carolina standards.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district curriculum program and reflect accommodations and modifications for individual student needs.
  • Planned and incorporated instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment and technology to exhibit understanding of student learning styles and personality types.
  • Completed six progressive, student-led yearbooks; four most recent books include indexes.
  • Designed and taught Professional Development sessions to colleagues and administration about personality frameworks and their uses in and beyond teaching.
  • Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents to support academic and behavioral progress of students.
  • Managed assigned extracurricular activities and sponsored outside activities approved by school principal to foster social growth of students.
  • Planned and incorporated instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment and technology to exhibit understanding of student learning styles.
  • Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Bailey Middle School
Cornelius, North Carolina
08.2013 - 06.2016

Education

Secondary Teaching License - English

NC TEACH - North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English

Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina
05.2009

Skills

  • YearbookAvenue (Jostens)
  • Photography
  • Grammar
  • Apple Certified Teacher
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Empathy, Open-Mindedness, Creativity

International Experience

Group Leader of International Student Trips (partnership with EF Tours)

2019: Sweden, Denmark, Norway; 2018: Germany, Switzerland; 2017: Italy; 2016: Dublin, London

Study Abroad

Beijing, China (North Carolina State University, Winter 2012)

Salzburg, Austria (University of Salzburg, Fall 2008)

Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom (Meredith College, Summer 2007)

Languages

German

References

  • Mr. Chad Thomas, Principal of Bailey Middle School

chad.thomas@cms.k12.nc.us 704-651-0566


  • Mrs. Margaret Bright, Assistant Principal of Bailey Middle School

margaret.bright@cms.k12.nc.us 704-497-5089


  • Mrs. Alison Klopp, Jostens Yearbook Representative

alison.klopp@jostens.com 704-756-9658

Timeline

Journalism and Yearbook Teacher

Bailey Middle School
08.2016 - Current

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Bailey Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2016

Secondary Teaching License - English

NC TEACH - North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Meredith College
Hillary BernardTeacher and Yearbook Adviser