Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Leadership Opportunities
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Janell Bermes

Billings,MT

Summary

I am a forward-thinking individual with a true love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 27 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans. I'm very energetic, flexible and detail-oriented. I'm hoping to be able to bring a fresh perspective to my next challenge or opportunity.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Reading Teacher

Slam Boca Academia
08.2024 - Current
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.

Reading and Math Specialist

School District # 2
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Implemented and collected data on several interventions with a population of K-5 students. Interventions implemented: Read 180, System 44, Bridges, Eureka Math, Read Naturally, Phonics Friends, Wonder Works, Go Math Strategies, and Second Step.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

Second Grade Teacher

School District # 2
08.2013 - 06.2019
  • Piloted Step Up To Writing program while utilizing Wonders and Go Math. I participated in the school-wide MTSS team and Leadership team. Became Responsive Classroom trained.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Kindergarten Teacher

School District # 2
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • Lead Kindergarten teams with implementing focus groups using data collected bi-weekly.
  • Worked with a large population of neurodivergent students.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.

Self Contained Special Education Teacher

School District # 2
08.2001 - 05.2004
  • Implemented and taught a community outreach program for Special needs students age 9-14. Wrote IEPs, behavior plans, and programs for assisted technology.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

Education

Special Education - K-12

MSU-Billings
Billings, MT
05-1998

Elementary Education - K-6

MSU-Billings
Billings, MT
05-1998

Skills

  • Experienced with [technology]
  • Student engagement
  • Individualized coaching
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Reading techniques
  • Reading comprehension
  • Standardized testing
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Student progress reporting
  • Literacy strategies
  • Reading instruction

Accomplishments

    Distinguished Educator Award Education Foundation March 2023

    Golden Apple Nominee Education foundation March 2018

Certification

Reading Specialist K-12

Leadership Opportunities

Leadership Opportunities August 2001 - May 2024

  • Responsive Classroom Trainer for my current school.
  • MTSS Leader for my current school. 
  • Tilt Leader( Technology leader for school)
  • Implement and Lead 4 behavior programs for 64 student.


Timeline

High School Reading Teacher

Slam Boca Academia
08.2024 - Current

Reading and Math Specialist

School District # 2
08.2019 - 05.2024

Second Grade Teacher

School District # 2
08.2013 - 06.2019

Kindergarten Teacher

School District # 2
08.2009 - 08.2013

Self Contained Special Education Teacher

School District # 2
08.2001 - 05.2004

Special Education - K-12

MSU-Billings

Elementary Education - K-6

MSU-Billings

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