Beth Webster
Midland,TX
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record in partnership building and strategic planning. Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication and compliance management. Committed to employee development and operational excellence, driving continuous improvement and supporting diverse student populations in achieving their academic goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director
Acceleration Academies
Odessa, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas and/or concerns.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction with timely and transparent communication strategies.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen district partnership and meet with applicants for program attendance.
Special Education Content Coach
Acceleration Academies
Odessa, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with district personnel regarding IEP, 504, and EB/ELL student accommodations, service times, and graduation plans
- Trained and distributed all IEP, 504, EB/ELL information to instructional staff
- Assisted all special pops students in course completion by providing one-on-one instruction and consultations
- Outside of traditional CC role: enrolled students in courses, maintained graduation plans (PLPs), and course completion pacing
- Service as campus testing coordinator (CTC) for all Texas State assessments (STAAR/EOCs & TELPAS) for all attending academy students
Regional Mentor Lead Teacher
Idea Public Schools
Odessa, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Coached/mentored all special education staff at Permian Basin locations in grades 5-8 around lesson planning, IEP writing, IEP meeting facilitation, and daily schedule of services
- Lead bi-weekly professional development webinars for all Idea Permian Basin special education staff
- Assisted in regional restructuring of curriculum and lesson delivery for all resource and self-contained classrooms
- Coordinated with all CTCs to ensure special education compliance for all STAAR and STAAR-ALT2 testing
5th Grade Team Lead
Idea Public Schools
Odessa, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Trained new grade level team on school procedures, instructional techniques, and behavioral practices
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to school values.
- Performed daily morning instructional observations of all 5th grade content classrooms to provide feedback and mentorship to team.
- Served as first contact for all behavioral incidents across 5th grade.
Special Education Lead
Idea Public Schools
Odessa, TX
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Coordinated all daily IEP service minutes (in class support, resource time, behavioral & social skill consultation, self-contained lessons etc.)
- Wrote and facilitated all IEPs for students in collaboration with diagnostic staff for 5th - 8th grade.
- Lead bi-weekly special education meetings will all instructional staff in all grade levels
- Performed bi-weekly observation rounds to provide feedback and training for all instructional staff (gen-ed and sped)
Prevention Education Curriculum Director
The Life Center
Midland, TX
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Created and marketed all curricula for grades 4th - 12th in 10 districts across the Permian Basin in compliance with TEA guidelines.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with district decision makers regarding partnership and program implementation
- Managed a staff of 6-10 teachers and made all decisions regarding hiring, training, and performance reviews.
- Served on the Texas Prevention of Teen Pregnancy Coalition for all Region-18 schools and community resources
- Worked with and led group sessions for at-risk teen community organizations to provide additional training for staff and educational programs for students (PermiaCare, High Sky Ranch, Juvenile Detention Center of Midland, Oceans etc.)
Student Teacher and Research Lab Assitant
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Worked with assigned mentor Professor to learn about current standards and best practices for instruction and thesis research
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs in tandem with course professor.
- Developed, implemented and analyzed research projects and collected data in the Social Interaction and Motivation Lab.
- Worked with McLean Hospital in the youth and adolescent mental health facility leading small groups focused on SEL and mental health care.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Brandeis University
Waltham08-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University
Waco, TX08-2014
Skills
- Partnership building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Employee development
Certification
Licensed Special Education Teacher EC-12 in the state of Texas (valid until 2028 with no stipulations)
Timeline
Interim Director
Acceleration Academies
03.2025 - Current
Regional Mentor Lead Teacher
Idea Public Schools
08.2024 - 12.2024
5th Grade Team Lead
Idea Public Schools
08.2024 - 12.2024
Special Education Content Coach
Acceleration Academies
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Lead
Idea Public Schools
08.2021 - 12.2024
Prevention Education Curriculum Director
The Life Center
07.2016 - 05.2021
Student Teacher and Research Lab Assitant
Brandeis University
08.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Psychology
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University