Michael Bittner
Feasterville
Summary
Business Education Teacher with expertise in teaching financial literacy and curriculum development. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans and facilitate discussions, while fostering a safe learning learning environment. Also, fifteen years experience as editorial co-advisor for the high school yearbook and as the business advisor.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Education Teacher
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Bridgewater
2000.08 - Current
- Guided students in financial literacy topics, enhancing understanding of budgeting and investing.
- Developed lesson plans on the fundamentals of business, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and business management.
- Facilitated discussions on ethical issues in business, fostering critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills.
- Utilized classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment such as promoting student-led activities
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to enhance student learning experience.
- Recorded the activities of the school as co-adviser of the BRHS EPIC Yearbook for fifteen years. Oversaw the student creation of the 400 page book while running all of the business aspects. This includes contract negotiations, marketing, pricing, and communications with students, parents, and the administration.
- Employed a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, group work, and hands-on activities to meet different learning styles.
- Provided individual instruction to struggling students or those needing extra help.
- Served on the 504 committee to help assess students needs. Also served on the Code 2 committee to provide medical assistance as needed.
- Helped students learn skills such as time management and strong study habits in order to help them prepare for lifetime learning.
High School Teacher
Delaware Valley HS
Philadelphia
1994.09 - 2000.06
- Taught a variety of subjects at a private alternative high school
Education
Master of Arts - Business Education
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ1992-05
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Entrepreneurship education
- Financial literacy, including credit and banking
- Accounting basics
- Adobe Creative Suites, particularly PhotoShop
- AI technology
- Public speaking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
- Business ethics
Certification
- Comprehensive Business Certification
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Cooperative Education
Custom Section 1
- August 1986 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Timeline
Business Education Teacher
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
2000.08 - Current
High School Teacher
Delaware Valley HS
1994.09 - 2000.06
Master of Arts - Business Education
Rider University