Betsy Kraft
Versailles
Summary
Experienced and dedicated elementary teacher with a strong educational background. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing needs, providing reliable support for students and colleagues alike. Skilled in developing engaging curriculum, managing classrooms effectively, and fostering student engagement. Passionate about inspiring young learners and recognized for promoting strong team collaboration. Committed to adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent student progress.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Greenville Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
- Teach standards-based curriculum in English-Language Arts.
- Create lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards to meet educational objectives.
- Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assess student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Waccamaw Elementary School
08.2008 - 07.2019
- Taught standards-based curriculum in English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Implemented various tools to engage student learning including technology and manipulatives
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Waccamaw Elementary School
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Developed and taught standards-based curriculum in English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
- Implemented various tools to engage student learning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
OHIO UNIVERSITY
01-2005
Master of Education - Technology in Education
LESLEY UNIVERSITY
01-2008
5 Year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License -
OHIO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Professional Certificate -
APPLE VANGUARD FOR IPADS
01-2016
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
Professional Committees
- Building Leadership Team
- Principals' Advisory Committee
- Response to Intervention Team
- Sunshine Committee
Awards
- Teacher of the Year, 2008 - 2009
- A Day Made Better Award from Office Max, 2009 - 2010
- Model Teacher for Horry County Schools, 2009
- Model for Exemplary Classroom Environment, 2015 - 2016
- Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence, Scoring within the top 15% on the PRAXIS
Accomplishments
- Cooperating teacher for seven student interns from two different universities
- Mentor teacher for four induction teachers
- District Lead Science Teacher Team
- Developed curriculum and trained educators in implementing interactive notebooking for science and social studies
- Trained teachers in implementing new phonics curriculum for the district
Timeline
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Greenville Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Waccamaw Elementary School
08.2008 - 07.2019
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Waccamaw Elementary School
08.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Master of Education - Technology in Education
LESLEY UNIVERSITY
5 Year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License -
OHIO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Professional Certificate -
APPLE VANGUARD FOR IPADS
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