Kelsey Bettencourt
Ocean City,MD
Summary
Experienced educator with transferable skills to the career counseling and student affairs profession. Seeking to apply the ability to foster relationships and facilitate learning through the whole student approach in a high school or post secondary setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Worcester County Board Of Education
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Provided opportunities for students to take ownership of and reflect on their learning, growths, and needs.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Promoted collaboration among students with group activities and peer review sessions, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
General Education Teacher
Dorchester County Board Of Education
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Boosted literacy rates among struggling readers by incorporating targeted reading interventions into daily instruction.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and supporting student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Masters of Education - Students Affairs in Higher Education
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2018
Skills
- Student Assessment
- Documentation
- Individual Mentoring
- Progress Monitoring
- Student Support
- Goal Setting
- Relationship Building
- Multicultural Awareness
- Active Listening
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Worcester County Board Of Education
08.2022 - Current
General Education Teacher
Dorchester County Board Of Education
08.2018 - 08.2022
Masters of Education - Students Affairs in Higher Education
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
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