Kelsey Betts
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking and committed leader with the desire to take on new challenges and tasks. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am detail-oriented, maintain a decisive nature, ability to multitask and self-motivated. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate administrative tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Pease Middle School NISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Design and implement lesson plans for Dance I II III
- Create choreography for performances, campus shows, and district events
- Create, organize, and manage multiple shows and dance performances
- Provide a safe space for students to learn and provide instruction with constructive criticism
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Develop and implement lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Monitored budgets allocated towards purchasing costumes, equipment, and props needed for upcoming shows or instruction.
- Developed, implemented and maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate record keeping.
- New Teacher of the Year 2022 & Teacher of the Month - April 2025
Lead & Assistant Teacher
Pivot Performance Arts
Temple, TX
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Direct and instruct team members with choreography and technique in the All Star Division
- Create choreography recital performances and competition for EC-High School level recreational dancers
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Provide a safe space for students to practice and be given constructive criticism
- Curate videos, edit using iMovie, Canva, and design videos for student learning and studio promotion.
- Operate a Digital Audio Workstation to cut, loop, and adjust dynamics of audio for performances
- Documented production levels and materials used to keep management informed.
JV Dance Director/English
EastView HS
Georgetown, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Choreography performances for football season and contest season for JV team
- Teach according to TEKS and assess student knowledge
- Created innovative routines that incorporated original choreography into existing numbers.
- Provided feedback to dancers on technique, form, timing, style, and expression during rehearsals.
Student Teacher & Intern
Belton High School
Belton, Texas
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared lesson plans and collaborated with a mentor teacher
- Delegated group leadership and responsibilities in small groups, allowing for student leadership opportunities
- Experienced working with extracurricular activities such as fundraising, uniform fitting, and management of equipment and costumes
- Practiced goal setting and monitored student progress.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as sports teams or clubs.
Lead Teacher
Lisa’s Dance Connection
Temple, TX
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed optimal curricula, performances, and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Lead, organize, and planned themed dance camps for students.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration
University of The Mary Hardin
Belton, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2018
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Relationship building
- Work ethic
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Garargeband
- iMovie
- Canva
- Budget and Inventory Tracking
Certification
- State Teacher Certification-Physical Education (EC-12) ,Dance (6-12), Health 2024
- Capturing Kid's Hearts-Aug 2019
- Progressing Ballet Technique-2020
- Leadership Development-Sep 2021
Timeline
Educator
Pease Middle School NISD
08.2021 - Current
Lead & Assistant Teacher
Pivot Performance Arts
06.2020 - 08.2021
JV Dance Director/English
EastView HS
08.2019 - 05.2020
Student Teacher & Intern
Belton High School
10.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Teacher
Lisa’s Dance Connection
01.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Sports Administration
University of The Mary Hardin
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Temple College
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