Bethany Clawson
Tichnor
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
DeWitt School District
07.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum objectives.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance classroom engagement and facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Contributed to school-wide improvements in academic performance by collaborating with colleagues to develop effective teaching practices and share instructional resources.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing fair policies, and fostering mutual respect among students.
K-12 Technology Assistant
DeWitt School District
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided technical support for faculty and staff, resolving hardware and software issues efficiently.
- Assisted in the implementation of new educational technologies across classrooms.
- Trained staff on effective use of multimedia tools and learning management systems.
- Developed user guides and training materials to enhance technology integration in curriculum.
- Supported maintenance of computer labs, ensuring equipment functionality and readiness for classes.
- Assessed end-users'' needs in order to recommend appropriate hardware or software upgrades that would enhance their daily work productivity.
- Managed IT inventory effectively, ensuring adequate resources were available for daily operations.
- Enhanced user experience by troubleshooting software and hardware issues in a timely manner.
- Installed and configured software and hardware.
- Maintained current software licenses and patched applications to stay up-to-date with latest features.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Arkansas - Monticello
Monticello, AR08-2022
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Arkansas - Monticello
Monticello, AR05-2017
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Feedback implementation
- Peer evaluation
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Leadership development
Certification
Licensed in 7-12 Social Studies - Effective 8/18/2022; Expires 12/31/2026
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
DeWitt School District
07.2020 - Current
K-12 Technology Assistant
DeWitt School District
07.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Arkansas - Monticello
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Arkansas - Monticello