Bethany Gittings
Fayetteville
Summary
Energetic primary education teacher who is passionate about building strong relationships with her students and creating differentiated and engaging lessons that build student confidence. Able to adapt lessons to meet the multimodal needs of her students. Curates a safe learning environment that fosters student driven learning and student authentic choice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Harps Crossing Christian School
08.2024 - Current
- Professional Development leader, training teachers on DAR-2 Diagnostic Assessments of Reading, running records, Science of Reading, numeracy math understanding and CPA approach to math, differentiated small group instruction, and classroom management.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
First Grade Teacher
Julington Creek Elem. St. John’s County .
08.2010 - 05.2023
- Gifted Case Manager and Gifted Advisory Council from 2017-2023
- Utilized Science of Reading instruction in both whole group and small group. Incorporated Orton Gillingham, Wilson Fundations, and UFLI reading programs and strategies.
- Trained teachers on classroom management, ritual and routines, fostering relationships with students, Reader's Workshop, differentiated small group math instruction, and guided reading.
- Collaborated with administrators and colleagues on PLC. Utilized student data to drive instruction in small group.
- Prioritized the gradual release of responsibility instructional model and multisensory strategies within all subject area lessons.
- Team Lead Teacher 1st grade 2019 and Team Lead Teacher 2nd grade 2017
Elementary Education Teacher
Arlington Country Day School
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD05.2009
Skills
Gifted Case Manager SJCS District
Classroom Management
Reading Interventions
Differentiation
Social Emotional Learning
Student Relationship Building
Parent Communication
Model Elicit Classroom Teacher
SJCS District Mentor Teacher
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Harps Crossing Christian School
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Julington Creek Elem. St. John’s County .
08.2010 - 05.2023
Elementary Education Teacher
Arlington Country Day School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Black Hills State University
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