Allison Beggs
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Belle Plaine,MN
Summary
Professional and enthusiastic teacher focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Knowledgeable educator with over 12 years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to students. Shifts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs.Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in social studies and social emotional learning. Eager to parlay teaching expertise to new position utilizing mentorship talents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Belle Plaine Schools
Belle Plaine, MN
08.2016 - Current
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools
Le Sueur, MN
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN 01.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 08.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Technology integration, 1 to 1 technology
Differentiated instruction
Curriculum Development
Educational research
Organizational abilities
Student-centered learning
Social-Emotional Learning training
Online Learning Platforms: Google Classroom, Schoology, and D2L
Accomplishments
Sister Ann Harvey Award in Action Research from St. Catherine University, 2021
Timeline
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
St. Catherine University
01.2019 - 07.2020
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Belle Plaine Schools
08.2016 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
08.2005 - 12.2009