Elizabeth Beer
Highland,MI
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 20 years of experience in the classroom across multiple roles. Expertise in individualized education planning, behavioral management, and collaboration. Committed to fostering a creative, warm, positive classroom environment for students and staff and enhancing student engagement. Enjoys promoting and demonstrating AAC use and Autism Acceptance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Farmington Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
- Successful teaching in Elementary and Secondary classrooms.
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique learning needs.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to foster a positive classroom environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Designed and facilitated inclusive activities promoting social skills among students.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- 100% of students made measurable growth on IEP goals.
Gap Year- COVID
Cared for Family
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Remained in the home to care for young nephew and nieces- oversaw 4th grader's online schoolwork, provided preschool- type activities for 4 year old, and cared for infant.
Respite/ Community Living Supports Caregiver
Rice Family/ Private Home
06.2003 - 07.2020
- Ensured safety and security for individual
- companionship
- Activities of Daily living- toileting, grooming, hygiene, medication administration, transportation
- Community Outings- meals/snacks, development of leisure skills
- Personalized in home and community- based support
- Provided care after school, weekends, summer, overnight
- Traveled with the family on vacations, family events
- Angel Award recipient- MORC Caregiver Appreciation Day 2012
Special Education Paraprofessional
Clarkston Community Schools
01.2005 - 06.2020
- Special education paraeducator in ASD and LRC+ classrooms
- Long- term special education teacher substitute- LRC+ and ASD classroom for 2 consecutive school years
- Trauma-informed school environment with whole building trainings
- Supported individualized education plans, ensuring tailored assistance for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement instructional strategies that enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and school staff to address concerns effectively.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for all students and staff.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI06-2016
Skills
- Positive classroom management
- Relationship building with staff and students
- Collaborative teamwork with IEP team, families, general educaton teachers school staff
- Engaging and relevant Lesson planning
- Research- based instructional strategies
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Literacy intervention
- Google Suite
- Visual supports
- Sensory integration
- Positive role model
Certification
- Certified AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (SV) K-12
- Certified ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (ZG) K-5
- Certified LANGUAGE ARTS (BX) K-8
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Farmington Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Gap Year- COVID
Cared for Family
06.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Clarkston Community Schools
01.2005 - 06.2020
Respite/ Community Living Supports Caregiver
Rice Family/ Private Home
06.2003 - 07.2020
Master of Education - Special Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Baker College
Awards and Honors
- Leonard Cerrone Teacher of the Year: 2024- ARC of Oakland County
- Golden Apple Awards: 2022 -2023, 2023- 2024, 2024-2025- Farmington Public Schools
- Sparkle Award: 2017- Clarkston Community Schools
- Caregiver Angel Award: 2012- MORC Caregiver Appreciation Day