April Belyea
Caribou,NM
Summary
A dynamic leader with a proven track record at Eastern Aroostook RSU #39, adept in course development and student engagement. Excelled in creating impactful learning experiences and fostering interpersonal communication. Spearheaded innovative training programs, significantly enhancing educational outcomes. Expert in planning and coordination, achieving notable improvements in staff and student performance. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Education and a talent for navigating challenges. Bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
University of Maine at Presque Isle
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Taught Special Education Law courses, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students.
Resource Family Trainer
Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine
11.2023 - Current
- Provided feedback and delivered instructional materials and practice tests for new introductory training courses.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher/ Teacher Leader
Eastern Aroostook RSU #39
08.2022 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course objectives.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Lead a team in new instructional strategies to best meet the needs of students.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster an environment conducive to student learning.
- Participated on the district's leadership team, which was responsible for strategic planning, visioning, and implementation of district-wide initiatives.
- Lead the teacher's union.
Special Education Director/ Transformational Coach
Eastern Aroostook RSU #39
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with various departments to establish programs, monitor effectiveness, and provide staffing.
- Managed the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing and hiring of qualified applicants, particularly for professional and paraprofessional staff; collaborated with building leaders to identify the skills and competencies required for openings.
- Oversight of employee investigations, discipline, and termination in accordance with district policies.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of school employees.
- Facilitated staff meetings for 40 staff members.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine effectiveness and to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Oversight of the day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff, and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs..
- Oversight of a $1 million budget.
Kindergarten Teacher
Eastern Aroostook RSU #39
08.2003 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Participated in interviews for new staff and administration.
- Negotiated professional contracts.
Marketing Manager
HomeAdvantage
04.2000 - 10.2001
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
- Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches and promotions.
- Prepared monthly sales reports to document sales volumes, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.
- Worked closely with customers to determine appropriate marketing offerings and strategies for business needs.
- Prepared and delivered proposals to prospective clients.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
Aroostook Home Health Services
Executive Assistant
05.1998 - 04.2000
- Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Facilitated board meeting agendas and distributed support materials in advance for successful sessions.
- Researched and prepared information for presentations to high-level executives.
- Provided support to other administrative team members, human resources, and finance department.
- Wrote and distributed executive meeting agendas and minutes to department heads and executive team members.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Educational Leadership And Management
University of New England
Biddeford, ME08-2012
Master of Science - Literacy
University of New England
Biddeford, ME08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Husson University
Caribou, ME12-2002
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Interpersonal communication
- Remote learning
- Course development
- Student engagement
- Subject matter expertise
- New hire training
Certification
040: Building Administrator
020: General Elementary Grades K-8
282: Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-8
Timeline
Resource Family Trainer
Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine
11.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of Maine at Presque Isle
08.2023 - Current
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher/ Teacher Leader
Eastern Aroostook RSU #39
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Director/ Transformational Coach
Eastern Aroostook RSU #39
04.2021 - 11.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Eastern Aroostook RSU #39
08.2003 - 04.2021
Marketing Manager
HomeAdvantage
04.2000 - 10.2001
Aroostook Home Health Services
Executive Assistant
05.1998 - 04.2000
040: Building Administrator
020: General Elementary Grades K-8
282: Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-8
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Educational Leadership And Management
University of New England
Master of Science - Literacy
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Husson University
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