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ADDITIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE
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Calvin J. Beckett

Retired Educator
East Weymouth,MA

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retired Educator

Boston Public Schools, BPS
06.2023 - 06.2023

Classroom Teacher

Boston Public Schools
01.2000 - 06.2023
  • Initiated Theater Arts program for students learning the English language
  • Designed curriculum focused on ELL domains of speaking and listening
  • Taught English language Arts and history (humanities) to middle school urban students.
  • Improved student engagement through program participation and involvement
  • Attended curriculum writing sessions and collaborated with vertical and horizontal grade levels
  • Completed semester progress reports with included personalized notes regarding students’ strength and areas of improvement
  • Assessed students’ understanding and learning both formally and informally
  • Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners using strategies such as peer assisted learning and collaborative small group work
  • Integrated technology into curriculum, behavior management, and established more fluid parent-teacher communications
  • Key Components: Instructional Design, Strategic Planning, Technology Integration, Student Engagement, Urban Teaching, Curriculum Writing, Academic Enrichment, Program Management, Effective Instruction, Communication Management

Recovery Clerk (Part-time)

BJ’s Wholesale Club
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for maintaining products on shelves are kept clean and clear for the customers

Clinical Instructor

Harvard University Law School
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Litigated before the Federal Court in Social welfare issues.
  • Educated students on topics of simple wills, welfare law, and social security regulations
  • Simulated real life scenarios specific to the course learning objective to increase student integration of theory and practice
  • Engaged5+ collegiate students per semester in individualized instruction regarding understanding, processing, and regulatory methodologies
  • Facilitated and evaluated student’s development of case management and critical reasoning
  • Completed student evaluations and graded written assignments
  • Evaluated students on affective behavior and technical skills
  • Managed collaborations between students and staff – ensuring appropriate levels of training and orientation
  • Key Components: Welfare Law, Social Security Regulations, Will Production, Theory Integration, Practical Methodologies, Student Development, Records Management, Student Affairs, University Level Training and Instruction

Education

M.Ed. - Creative Arts in Learning

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

M.F.A - Dance

Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY

B.A. - Speech and Drama

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Certification

  • CERTS: English as a Second Language, Theatre Arts
  • ONLN Courses via University of Michigan: Leading Educational Innovation and Improvement Capstone – via The University of Queensland (AU): Adaptive Leadership in Development – via Boston University: Ethical Leadership: Character, Civility, and Community – via Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore: People Management – via Harvard University: Leaders of Learning

ADDITIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE

  • Full Time Foster Parent | State of Massachusetts – Boston, MA1994 –1998
  • Secretary III | Bringham and Women’s Hospital – Boston, MA1989 –1991
  • Personnelman Second Class (PN2) | U.S. Navy – Newport, RI1984 –1988

Summary

A retired educator with over two decades of expertise in developing curriculum to meet the different leaning styles of students and adults. Because of my theatre teaching experiences I am very comfortable speaking before groups and managing behavior. A consummate team player capable of taking lead rolls.

Timeline

Retired Educator

Boston Public Schools, BPS
06.2023 - 06.2023

Recovery Clerk (Part-time)

BJ’s Wholesale Club
06.2020 - 09.2020

Classroom Teacher

Boston Public Schools
01.2000 - 06.2023

Clinical Instructor

Harvard University Law School
01.1991 - 01.1994

M.Ed. - Creative Arts in Learning

Lesley University

M.F.A - Dance

Sarah Lawrence College

B.A. - Speech and Drama

Hampton University

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