Annie Beals
Grand Rapids,USA
Summary
Kind and compassionate educator with 33
years of experience in high school, middle school and elementary education. Demonstrated skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests, Adept at creating an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive to all students.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Special Education, Kindergarten
Greenville Public School District
Greenville , Michigan 8/2021
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Educator, Special Education, General Education
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, Michigan
08.2007 - 09.2016
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
- Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and incorporated feedback.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Elementary Educator
National Heritage Academy
Grand Rapids, Michigan
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Please refer to responsibilities listed under GRPS.
Elementary Educator
, New Zealand
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Company Overview: Amisfield Primary School
- Please refer to responsibilities listed under GRPS.
- Amisfield Primary School
Health Care Provider and Music/Drama Leader
Indian Trails Residential Program for Physically and Mentally Impaired Adults and Children
Grand Rapids, Michigan
05.2000 - 08.2000
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
- Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of anxiety, individual daily struggles, personal health care, participation in activities.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients.
- Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
- Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.
Elementary Educator
Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins, Michigan
08.1990 - 06.1999
- Please refer to list of responsibilities under GRPS.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Art
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA01.1990
Skills
- Urban public schools background
- Flexible and adaptive
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinker
- Decisive
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction specialist
- Individualized instruction
- Collaboration skills
- Behavior management
- Teamwork
Certification
- Michigan Professional, K-5 all subjects
- K-8 Self contained
- K-8 Art
- Michigan Teaching Certificate with a creative arts and art endorsement
Timeline
Teacher Special Education, Kindergarten
Greenville Public School District
08.2021 - 01.2025
Educator, Special Education, General Education
Grand Rapids Public Schools
08.2007 - 09.2016
Elementary Educator
National Heritage Academy
08.2004 - 08.2007
Elementary Educator
01.2001 - 12.2002
Health Care Provider and Music/Drama Leader
Indian Trails Residential Program for Physically and Mentally Impaired Adults and Children
05.2000 - 08.2000
Elementary Educator
Hopkins Public Schools
08.1990 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Education, Art
Western Michigan University