Bethany Nelson Email & Phone Number

Bethany Nelson is a 2nd Grade Teacher at Washington County School District at Washington County School District.

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  Elementary School Teacher

  Washington County School District

  Aug 2014 - Present - Coral Cliffs Elementary, St. George, Ut

  *Developed unit and lesson plans in language arts, math, writing, social studies, science, and art.*Taught the language arts Treasures program, including reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and reading comprehension skills and strategies.*Performed pre-assessments, post-assessments, and formative assessments in all subject areas throughout the school year to gauge student knowledge. *Formed and conducted leveled reading groups and did small group reading interventions with six reading groups 4 days a week.*Taught daily math lessons and remediated students who were behind.*Taught engaging science, social studies, art, and health lessons with my grade level team in rotations.*Collaborated weekly in PLC (Professional Learning Community) meetings with the second grade team and staff developer.*Attended faculty meetings and trainings in ethics, DIBELS testing,the Leader In Me program, and goal setting.*Involved in TAT and IEP meetings. Provided documentation for student progress.*Implemented and helped students maintain leadership binders to monitor goals and track academic progress.*Prepared report cards, and conducted student-led parent teacher conferences each trimester.*Worked with school counselor in addressing and meeting student needs.*Completed administrative tasks such as taking roll, copying, recording scores, etc.*Attended to various student needs.*In the process of obtaining my technology endorsement. In 2015-16 I have attended weekly technology classes, and I have implemented the things I learned in my classroom.*Taught 21st century learning concepts through technology, self-directed learning, and collaborative learning.*Taught leadership skills to my students through the Leader In Me program and the 7 Habits of Happy Kids.