Derek Beets
Horizon City
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record at Socorro Independent School District, excelling in classroom management, relationship building, and high scores on state standardized tests. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and data-driven instruction, resulting in improved academic performance. Collaborated effectively with colleagues to implement inclusive practices, fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Socorro Independent School District
07.2014 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Fostered student/teacher relationships with positive reinforcements and classroom activities such as Student of the Month recognition.
Education
Master of Arts - English Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12-2013
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Testing and grading
- Faculty collaboration
- Special education
- Standardized testing
Accomplishments
- 2024-2025 Campus Teacher of the Year (John Drugan School)
- #1 8th Grade Reading/Language Arts STAAR scores for 5 of the last 7 school years
Certification
- Reading/Language Arts 4-8
- Reading/Language Arts 7-12
- ESL Supplemental
Timeline
Teacher
Socorro Independent School District
07.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - English Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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