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Heather Beam, PhD

Heather Beam, PhD

Special Education Professor
Denver,CO

Summary

Hardworking, innovative, passionate job seeker with strong communication skills, goal oriented, and organized. Ready to collaborate with a team to achieve company goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor & Course Designer

AIMS Community College
08.2021 - Current
  • Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in the classroom in alignment with the common course numbering system by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback, and academic progress information in a timely fashion.
  • Established and maintained an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative culture within the classroom.
  • Built a strong rapport with students and staff alike.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to promote student success.
  • Created positive and safe learning environments for students by setting and enforcing the classroom code of conduct.

Special Education Professor

University Of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
2013.08 - Current
  • Taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
  • Conducted classes face-to-face, hybrid, and remotely.
  • Oversaw and supervised graduate and undergraduate teacher candidates in their field experience practicum placements.
  • Encouraged class discussions by actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Created dynamic learning environments that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject-matter discussions.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging, corrective feedback swiftly.
  • Uploaded graded tests, assignments, and projects to school database.
  • Used varieties of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning processes, and accentuate presentations.
  • Identified research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, assisted with gathering data, determining hypotheses, and reporting findings.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial collaborative cultures within the classroom.
  • Built strong rapport with students and staff alike.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning and outcome success.
  • Created excitement, enthusiasm, and a love for learning by engaging delivery of instruction.
  • Created positive and safe learning environments for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to conduct research, analyze results, publish findings, and present studies at various national and international conferences.
  • Implemented technology and various software programs in course design and presentation.
  • Created and presented workshops for parents and community members.
  • Advocated for students.

Affective Needs Teacher

Littleton Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered and differentiated classroom instruction.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Worked with students with social and emotional disorders.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Designed and implemented individual education programs (IEPs) to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies and ensure the IEP was implemented with fidelity.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Created a safe and accepting learning environment for all students.

Special Education Teacher (Emotional Support)

Strasburg Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2008
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for students with special needs using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson programs focused on areas for improvement.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS).
  • Designed and implemented IEPs to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Helped students with exceptionalities integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws, evidence-based behavioral techniques and regulations governing special education.

Education

Ph.D. - Special Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
2017

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Colorado
Denver, CO
2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
12.2002

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Collaborates well with others
  • Empathetic and approachable
  • Effective time management skills
  • Proficient in multiple technology software and programs
  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in areas of special education and law, IEP development, and coaching
  • Communicates complex ideas clearly and effectively to students and staff
  • Skilled in verbal and written communication
  • Designed and delivered engaging lessons that encouraged student participation and discussion
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet the needs of all diverse learners
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Well-organized, pays attention to detail, and able to meet deadlines

Presentations, Posters, Workshops, and Keynotes

Presentations

Beam, H. & Mueller, T. (2015, September). Transforming good to great: Five strategies to empower general educators’ implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions. Paper presented at the meeting of Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Atlanta, Georgia.

Beam, H. (2013, November). Seclusion, time-out, and time away: What's the plan, Stan? Paper presented at the meeting of the Colorado Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders – The Colorado Department of Education Affective Needs Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Workshops

Beam, H. (2015, October). Empowering parents, empowering children: Behavior training for parents. Workshop presented to the Strasburg Elementary School 31-J, Strasburg, Colorado.

Beam, H. (2015, September). Empowering parents, empowering children: Behavior training for parents. Workshop presented to the Strasburg Elementary School 31-J, Strasburg, Colorado.

Beam, H. (2015, May). Behavior, it affects us all: Behavior training for teachers. Workshop presented to the Strasburg Elementary School 31-J, Strasburg, Colorado.

Keynotes

Beam, H. (2016, May). Commencement address: You are somebody. you are powerful. you are

strong. Keynote presented at Keystone High School, Knox, Pennsylvania.

Publications

Publications

Peer Reviewed Manuscripts

Beam, H. D., & Mueller, T. G. (2017). What do educators know, do, and think about behavior? An analysis of special and general educators’ knowledge of evidence-based behavioral interventions. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 61, 1-13. doi: 10.1080/1045988X.2016.1164118

Additional Publications

Taylor, J. C., & Beam, H. D. (2021, March). Remote control: Remote academic and behavioral extended school year services for students with ebd. Behavior Today: Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Newsletter 37(4). Retrieved from: https://debh.exceptionalchildren.org/blog/march-2021-vol-37-no-4

Timeline

Professor & Course Designer

AIMS Community College
08.2021 - Current

Special Education Professor

University Of Northern Colorado
2013.08 - Current

Affective Needs Teacher

Littleton Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2011

Special Education Teacher (Emotional Support)

Strasburg Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2008

Ph.D. - Special Education

University of Northern Colorado

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

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