Elizabeth (Beth) Woodard

Education and
Qualifications

Currently Working On Masters in Gifted Specialist

Samford University Birmingham, AL
Current GPA 4.0 Anticipated Graduation of May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies, December 1997
Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN
Summa Cum Laude in Cursu Honorum, GPA 3.978
Alabama Teaching Certificate
Certification for Grades 1-8
Highly Qualified Teacher Status
Elementary Grades 1-6, Core Academic Subjects
Middle and Secondary Grades 7-12, Reading

Teaching
Positions

Madison City Schools Madison, AL

Heritage and Rainbow Elementary Schools Gifted Specialist (July 2015 Current)
Madison Elementary School - Fourth Grade Teacher (Sept. 2009 July 2015)
Columbia Elementary School - First Grade Long Term Substitute (March May 2009)
Leadership Positions
Enrichment Team (2015 2016)
District Math Leadership Team (2014 2015)
Math Team Coach for Fifth and Sixth Grades (2013 2015)
Grant Committee (2014-2015)
District English Language Arts Committee (2012-2014)
DIBELS Committee (2011 2013)
School Wide Writing Committee (2010 2013)
District Technology Committee (2010 2011)
Hospitality Committee (2010 2014)
Gifted Specialist Experience
Writing and teaching concept based units for gifted instruction (unit topics
including Innovative Inventions, Art Perspective Exploration, Forensic Science,
Identity, Robotics, Circuits with Coding, Entrepreneurship)
Teaching gifted pullout classes for third through sixth grade students
Conducting second grade child find lessons for gifted screening
Testing and evaluating second through sixth grade students for gifted referrals
Collaborating with, assisting, training, and providing resources to classroom
teachers who need additional support for their gifted and high achieving students
Classroom Teacher Experience
Utilizing both summative and formative methods to assess student mastery and
designing lessons that meet students individual needs through intervention,
small group lessons and enriching stations
Incorporating technology (SMART Board interactive lessons, virtual field trips via
QR codes, Prezi, EduCreations, Front Row, RenPlace Accelerated Math and
Reading, etc.) into lesson plans to engage students in the learning process
Implementing PST plans and IEP accommodations to aide students in reaching
their full potential
Maintaining open communication with parents through email, phone calls,

Certifications /
Recognitions

conferences, and weekly newsletters

Creating a structured learning environment for students through clear
expectations, positive reinforcement, and consistency
Working collaboratively with fellow teachers to exchange ideas and plan lessons

Fredericksburg City Schools Fredericksburg, VA

Walker Grant Middle School - Fourth Grade Teacher (1998 - 1999)
Walker Grant Middle School - Sixth Grade Teacher (1997 - 1998)
Leadership Positions
Pro-Active Discipline Committee (1998 1999)
Fourth grade team leader (1998 1999)
Classroom Experience
Utilized Virginia's Standards of Learning to prepare lessons that fostered student
academic growth and monitored student mastery of standards
Created lessons designed to reach students with a diversity of learning styles,
backgrounds, special needs, and educational levels
Encouraged student growth through a teamwork based classroom
Established a structured classroom with clear behavioral expectations
Fostered a relationship with parents through written and oral communication
Organized, planned, and communicated with a team of other grade level
teachers to make decisions in the best interest of students
ARI
Elementary
AMSTI
Science Year One and Two, 4th grade
Madison Elementary School Teacher of the Year
2015
Grants
Farmers Insurance Thank a Teacher Grant for $2,500 (2016)
PPG Grant for Schoolwide Butterfly Garden $1,000 (Heritage Elementary 2016)
PPG Grant for Robotics Unit $1,000 (Rainbow Elementary 2015)
Donors Choose PWC Award $1,500 (2015)
PPG Grant for Electrical Exploration Unit $1,000 (Heritage Elementary 2015)
PPG Grant for Chromebooks $1,000 (Heritage Elementary 2015)
Renaissance Place Master Classroom
Accelerated Reading (2010 2011, 2011 2012, 2012 2013, 2013 - 2014)

Volunteer
Experience

Member of Dominican Republic Mission Team (Summer 2015, Spring Break 2016)
Member of Perry County Mission Team (2012-Present)
Participant in April Blitz Local Community Mission Work (2008-Present)
Mission's Committee Member, Trinity Baptist Church (2014-Present)
Education Committee Member, Trinity Baptist Church (2011-2014)
Vacation Bible School Teacher, Trinity Baptist Church (Summers 2003-present)