Bethany Kost

1026 E. Turnpike Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone: 701-426-4483 E-mail: brkost1@umary.edu Website: www.bethanykost.weebly.com

Objective
To obtain a teaching position at the elementary level in general education or special education utilizing my creativity along with my knowledge of learning styles to positively impact students learning.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (May 2014)
University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota GPA: 3.9 magna cum laude GPA: 3.9 magna cum laude

Bachelor of Science in Special Education (May 2014)

Teaching Experience
Fifth Grade Student Teaching Experience (January 2014 February 2014) Highland Acres Elementary School, Bismarck, North Dakota
Prepared lesson plans and learning activities for the students Monitored student progress and worked one-on-one with struggling and/or advanced students Observed and participated in PLCs and parent-teacher conferences Assessed students Maintained a productive classroom through effective classroom and behavior management strategies and techniques Instructed classes for two full weeks

Intellectual Disabilities Student Teaching Experience (March 2014 April 2014) Century High School, Bismarck, North Dakota Elementary Education Practicum Experiences (Fall 2012/Fall 2013):
Centennial Elementary School, Bismarck, North Dakota (Fourth Grade) Miller Elementary School, Bismarck, North Dakota (First Grade)

Special Education Practicum Experiences (Spring 2013):

Intellectual Disabilities: Life Education, Bismarck, North Dakota (50 hours) Emotional Disabilities: Manchester House, Bismarck, North Dakota (10 hours)

Related Experience
Private Reading Tutor for a Second Grade Student
(Winter 2013 Present)

Religious Education
Century Baptist Church, Bismarck, ND (Fall 2010-Present) Esperanza Viva (Hispanic Ministry of Living Hope Church of the Nazarene), Bismarck, ND (Spring 2011-Present)

Resume: Bethany Kost

Vacation Bible School Leader

Century Baptist Church, Bismarck, ND (Summers of 2010-2013)

Mentorship Experience with Itinerant ED Teacher Megan Goetz

(Fall 2012 Spring 2013)

Work Experience
BLAST After-School Program Leader (Spring 2009 Present) Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (Shiloh Christian School, Bismarck, ND)
Planned and led thirty students ages 5-11 years in after-school activities Cared for elementary-aged students Managed behaviors Assisted students with homework Communicated with parents

Activity Center Summer Program Leader (Summers 2009 Present) Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (Centennial Elementary School, Bismarck, ND)
Planned and led about fifty students ages 5-11 years in activities Managed behaviors Cared for elementary-aged students Communicated with parents Assisted in planning and organizing Sunday-morning and Wednesday-evening childrens programming

Childrens Ministry Assistant (February 2013 May 2013)

Diversity Experience
Esperanza Viva Iglesia Nazareno (Living Hope Church of the Nazarene Spanish ministry) (2011-Present)
Attended and participated in congregational activities Assisted in teaching a bilingual class during Sunday evening services

Cameroon, West Africa

Led a group of high school students on a mission trip Led and directed week-long vacation Bible schools for children of all ages Spent a month immersed in the language Spent a week in a one-on-one language study experience Student Education Association (SEA) National Education Association (NEA) North Dakota United (NDU) North Dakota Reading Association (NDRA) South Central Reading Council (SCRC) Fluent in Spanish First Aid/CPR Certified

Guatemala, Central America

Professional Organizations

Additional Skills