Margaret Bess
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Friendly Parent Liaison consistently works with parents, coordinates volunteer resources and improves channels of communication. Good problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Experienced working as intermediary between staff, faculty and parents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Liaison
Northboro Montessori Magnet School
West Palm Beach, FL
- Served as liaison and between administration, teachers and parents in regards to activities to increase parent involvement at school and at home.
- Created English Speaking Program to assist Hispanic parents learn English. Partnered with Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition to provide a teacher for English classes.
- Coordinated monthly Parent meetings where Reading, Math and Science Coaches shared strategies using hands on activities.
- Coordinated partnership with School District ESOL Coordinator to provide school supplies/materials and staff to assist with translations at meetings.
- Taught Five (5) Reading Groups using Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention
Teacher
Palm Beach Lakes High School
West Palm Beach, United States
08.2008 - 06.2011
- As Intensive Reading teacher, worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach their highest learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies. Assisted students after school with Reading and Writing strategies to enhance their productivity
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- End of school year results showed that parental involvement had improved more than 75% overall.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
Teacher
Westward Elementary International Baccalaureate Sc
West Palm Beach, Florida
08.1998 - 06.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to assist students reach their learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Always remain aware of role modeling responsibilities of teacher. Exhibit enthusiasm, energy and willingness to work with students and parents.
- Developed lesson plans with students' interests, needs and abilities in mind. proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Student Reading and Math scores increased by 10% .
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2005
Bachelor of Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.1998
Skills
- Communication skills
- Role Modeling
- Commitment
- Organization/Planning
- Sensitivity
- Creativity
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
- Student-centered learning
- Adult Education
Event Planning
I am the owner of Taylor Made Events, a small event planning company located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
We specialize in creating and coordinating events that are custom made with not only their dream and vision in mind...but their pocket as well. An added benefit of our events includes personalized menus, table tents, banners, etc.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Timeline
Teacher
Palm Beach Lakes High School
08.2008 - 06.2011
Teacher
Westward Elementary International Baccalaureate Sc
08.1998 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Parent Liaison
Northboro Montessori Magnet School
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