Greg Beamish
Detroit
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience as an English Teacher at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, enhancing student comprehension and fostering teamwork. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and adept at communication, consistently driving engagement and excellence. Proven track record in improving educational outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Old Redford Academy Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
English Teacher
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Writing Center Consultant
Lansing Community College
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
Park Ranger
Ingham County
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Maintained park and county grounds using various heavy equipment vehicles, particularly zero-turn mowers.
Hotel Porter
Landmark Inn
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Organized and restocked housekeeping carts at end of each shift to prepare for next shift.
- Reported damages, maintenance problems, safety issues, and potential hazards to management.
- Replenished room supplies such as drinking glasses, bathroom items, writing supplies, and hotel brochures to make guests feel welcome and at home.
- Inspected guest rooms, lobbies, and common areas to verify cleanliness and tidiness.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout day to maintain sanitary levels of trash cans on premises.
- Vacuumed and mopped floors in guest rooms and common areas to maintain clean and tidy environment.
- Used gloves and proper protective equipment to establish health and safety measures for guests and housekeeping staff.
Pool Store Clerk and Pool Cleaner
Midland Pool and Recreation
04.2007 - 08.2009
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Brushed walls, cleaned tiles and vacuumed pool floors to prevent build-up of grime and algae.
- Maintained safe pool water quality levels using different chemicals.
- Operated a forklift to move pallets of product from a truck bed.
- Refilled propane tanks.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI08-2021
Master of Arts - English
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI04-2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04-2014
Skills
- Palletizing
- Inventory staging
- Record keeping
- Heavy equipment operation
- Communication and presentation
- CPR training
- Hand-eye coordination
- General laborer
- Certified forklift operator
- Warehouse safety
Certification
- Forklift/Hi-Lo Certification, Detroit Training Center - 12/21/24
- CPR Certified, Red Cross - 12/21/21
Timeline
English Teacher
Old Redford Academy Middle School
08.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
08.2021 - 07.2024
Writing Center Consultant
Lansing Community College
08.2019 - 04.2020
Park Ranger
Ingham County
04.2018 - 09.2018
Hotel Porter
Landmark Inn
08.2015 - 04.2018
Pool Store Clerk and Pool Cleaner
Midland Pool and Recreation
04.2007 - 08.2009
Master of Arts - Education
University of Michigan
Master of Arts - English
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Michigan State University
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