Ally Beard
San Francisco
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with 12 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Teacher
Katherine Delmar Burke School
2022.08 - Current
- Collaborated with lead teacher to educate a first-grade class of 23 students, ensuring a secure and positive learning environment conducive to academic and personal growth.
- Led daily differentiated literacy and math lessons in small and large groups, cultivating an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted and supported students during special classes.
- Actively promoted social-emotional learning development, contributing to the overall well-being of students.
Student Teaching Assistant
Argonne Elementary School
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Developed lesson plans to teach 3rd grade students basic math concepts and problem solving skills.
- Organized field trips to local museums and other educational sites to promote a hands-on learning environment.
- Assisted in developing students' social and emotional skills through group discussions, role playing, and positive reinforcement.
Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher
Little Urbanites Preschool
2018.05 - 2021.08
- Complied with safety procedures and monitored team members for adherence to safety protocols on job sites.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to meet the individual needs of students.
- Instructed students in academic, social, and emotional skills.
Assistant Director/Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher
Tiny Giants
2016.08 - 2018.05
- Developed, implemented and evaluated age-appropriate lesson plans in accordance with the preschool curriculum.
- Ensured compliance with all state licensing regulations related to preschool operations.
- Facilitated communication between families and faculty regarding student performance.
Assistant Teacher/Administrative Assistant
Associated students incorporated ECE center
2010.06 - 2014.08
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Maintained filing systems both electronically and manually.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Education
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA2024-05
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA2013-05
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Social emotional curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Adaptable
- Team player
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Positive Discipline
- Early childhood development
Certification
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Certified Positive Discipline Educator- Dr. Jane Nelson
- Responsive classroom certified
- Conscious classroom management- Grace Dearborn
- Intro to responsive classroom training
- Kimochis elementary training
- Improving teacher student language- Responsive classroom
Affiliations
- Member of the Jewish Community Center
- Member, Positive Discipline Association
- Social Committee Coordinator - Katherine Delmar Burke
Timeline
Student Teaching Assistant
Argonne Elementary School
2023.06 - 2023.08
Associate Teacher
Katherine Delmar Burke School
2022.08 - Current
Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher
Little Urbanites Preschool
2018.05 - 2021.08
Assistant Director/Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher
Tiny Giants
2016.08 - 2018.05
Assistant Teacher/Administrative Assistant
Associated students incorporated ECE center
2010.06 - 2014.08
Master of Arts - Masters of Education
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Francisco State University
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Certified Positive Discipline Educator- Dr. Jane Nelson
- Responsive classroom certified
- Conscious classroom management- Grace Dearborn
- Intro to responsive classroom training
- Kimochis elementary training
- Improving teacher student language- Responsive classroom
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