Deborah Beckman

• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• 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.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Organized and collected Title II-A Teacher Quality and Highly Qualified Teachers for

monitoring

 Created and implemented innovative approach to Parent Right to Know letters which saved

the system $43,000 in postage alone

 Anticipated lack of Highly Qualified Special Education teachers and met with them to write special remediation plans and to explain the importance of being Highly Qualified

 Consulted with Area Superintendents to gain their support and assistance in obtaining Title II A required materials

 Implemented solutions to collecting data by improving procedures for working with principals and teachers

Facilitated and supported administrators, leadership teams, and teachers in the

implementation of the Georgia School Standards.

 Provided staff development to administrators, leadership teams, and teachers in specific

high-impact practices

 Led project with Principals and Leadership teams in making data-driven decisions

 Planned and led project with Principals to write action plans with measurable goals

 Implemented and trained teachers and administrators on the use the Pyramid of

Intervention for RTI services

 Developed and planned project to train Principals and staff to develop and monitor

standards-based classrooms based on the CLASS KEYS

 Supported Principal in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school

improvement process

 Provided support for leadership and instruction with the implementation of the Georgia

Performance Standards

 Project development of high-quality professional learning

for the most improved small school system in disproportionality

Wrote and presented to the Board Attendance Policy and Procedures for the district Collaborated with others in special education to develop attendance policy for system and presented Board Policy

Communicated information on programs, services, and regulations to school personnel, parents, and the board for understanding of the programs.

Prepared all district, state, and federal special education reports Organized and managed IDEA grants

Supervised multidisciplinary staffing, IEP conferences, and Annual Reviews

Collaborated with district principals and school special education teachers for the purpose o implementing and assessing services and/or programs

Planned and led project to determine staffing levels for school special education programs Recruited, interviewed, recommended for hire, and supervised district-level special education staff including speech pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists physical therapists, and providers of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

Planned and presented project to provide staff development to system teachers on Section 504 program

Provided system leadership by maintaining new and previous knowledge of current information on state and federal laws and regular regarding developing special education issues, changes in the laws and case law, and educational methods of educating students with disabilities

• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.

Provided instructional leadership for the school

 Utilized multiple sources of data to develop a plan for the improvement of student

achievement

 Collaborated with school leadership team to write and implement a School Improvement

Plan

 Collaborated with leadership team and staff to revise the building vision to set high

expectations for students and staff

 Maintained positive school climate and school morale

 Recruited, interviewed, and recommended for hire teachers and non-certified personnel

 Planned and implemented staff development opportunities for all staff members

 Developed collaborative efforts between the school and stakeholders

 Supported and managed daily operations to meet building and student goals

 Improved CRCT scores in all areas

 Met AYP goals in all content areas and subgroups

 Developed and implemented an attendance plan that improved attendance

 Trained in Georgia’s Leadership Institute for School Improvement

 Implemented GLISI concepts to the school environment by training teachers and modeling

instruction

Provided instructional leadership for the school by writing and receiving a Comprehensive

School Reform Demonstration Grant totaling $164,000 per year for 3 years

 Attained AYP for the first time in 28 years

 Fostered and maintained positive school climate and school morale

 Developed the practice of shared leadership by leading teachers in a Leadership Team

 Developed a building vision that set high expectations for students and staff

 Developed collaborative efforts between the school and stakeholders

 Coordinated the daily operations to meet building safety and maintenance of the school

 Utilized multiple sources of data to develop a plan for the improvement of student

achievement

 Planned and implemented staff development opportunities for all staff members

Developed a transition program for students who were eligible to return to high school

 Initiated a parent involvement program

 Developed and implemented a volunteer program of senior citizens to mentor alternative

school students

 Contracted with Hart Partners for an anger management therapist to work with students

 Developed a portfolio assessment process for alternative school students and presented

this process to the Georgia Alternative School Association

 Recruited, hired, supervised, and evaluated teachers

 Served on tribunal panels and presented to tribunal panels

• Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
• Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
• Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
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• Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
• Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
• Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
• Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
• Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
• Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
• Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
• Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
• Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
• Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
• Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
• Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
• Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
• Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
• Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.

On-site evaluator for the Next Generation Schools Project

 Wrote report on progress of projects

Co-authored training manual for Georgia Alternate Assessment

 Administered the ITBS statewide

 Authored Request for Proposal for the norm-referenced test in 2001

 Analyzed standardized test data for the state

 Wrote and negotiated contract for Georgia Writing Assessments

Developed and taught classes leading to a Master's degree in gifted education

 Director of the West Virginia University Summer School for the Gifted

 Served on the State Advisory Committee for Gifted Education

Developed and taught classes in general special education and gifted education

 Trained teachers in gifted education through the Saturday School for the Gifted

• Taught Special Education college-level courses for over 500 students.

Developed and taught classes leading to certification in gifted education

Served on statewide curriculum committee to develop curriculum for gifted students

• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.

• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
• Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.