Nancy Bettersworth
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
Berkman Elementary
Round Rock, TX
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Fostered a culture of respect, creativity, and collaboration among students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting, and sculpting.
- Demonstrated techniques in a variety of mediums, including clay, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, and cardboard.
- Planned special events such as art shows to showcase student work.
- Attended professional development workshops related to Art education best practices.
- Encouraged students to think critically about artwork and discuss its meaning or purpose.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Forest Trail Elementary
Austin, TX
08.2012 - 05.2023
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, academic progress, behavior incidents.
- Facilitated small group instruction for students who required additional assistance with course material.
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of special education students.
- Supervised classrooms of special education students during lunch and recess periods.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special education needs.
- Assisted students with disabilities in completing daily activities and assignments.
PPCD Teacher's Aide
Barton Creek Elementary
Austin, TX
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Helped create, prepare, and execute curriculum in the classroom.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLAssociate of Arts - Commercial and Advertising Art
Bauder College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Artistic aptitude
- Arts integration
- Self-driven, organized
- Effective conflict resolution and classroom management
- Visual communication
- Relationship builder, strong collaborator, and team player
- Showbie, Google Classroom, and Artsonia experience
- Compassionate and patient
Certification
- Teacher Certification Program, ACT-Dallas
- EC-12 Art exam - passed
Awards and Committees
- EANESpiration Educational Impact Award/ 2018 & 2021
- Veteran's Day Committee 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art Teacher
Berkman Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2025
SpEd Paraprofessional
Forest Trail Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2023
PPCD Teacher's Aide
Barton Creek Elementary
09.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Florida State University
Associate of Arts - Commercial and Advertising Art
Bauder College
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