Willamette University

Candidates

Elizabeth “Betsy” Strobel

Master of Arts in Teaching

Elizabeth “Betsy” Strobel

Authorizations

Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Language Arts, Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

ESOL

Teaching Strengths

  • Multiple intelligences
  • Multicultural education
  • Positive, flexible, collaborative professional
  • Use of technology
  • SIOP, ESOL
  • Proficiency-based grading
  • Managing small groups
  • Differentiation (from ESL transitional to TAG)
  • Pursuing middle level social studies endorsement

Education

  • Oregon State University, BA (honors) (English, minor in Spanish)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

How do I motivate students to read/write in a class with a curriculum of limited choices?

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Douglas McKay High School, survey English 10 and honors English 10

Practicum

  • Claggett Creek Middle School, gr. 8 English

Other Classroom / Youth Experience

  • High school Sunday school teacher, Morningside United Methodist Church, Salem, Ore.
  • Volunteer, Kid’s Klub afterschool program, Morningside United Methodist Church, Salem, Ore.
  • Classroom volunteer, Lee Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Hiyori Lawrence, Douglas McKay High School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Rebekah McBeth, Claggett Creek Middle School, Keizer, Ore.

University Supervisor