JESSICA M. BEEGHLY
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Professional educator with deep understanding of historical concepts and teaching methodologies. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective teamwork and meeting evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering critical thinking. Reliable and results-driven with passion for inspiring students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
History 8 Teacher
Faiss Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
- Taught World History to 200 eighth grade students in classroom setting.
History 7 Teacher
Charles Silvestri Junior High School
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Teach History to one hundred and eighty 7th graders, General, CC and ACC courses
- Elected to serve on the Silvestri School Organizational Team as the Chair
- Advisor for the Best Buddies program on campus
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Foster meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
AVID Teacher/Coordinator
Charles Silvestri Junior High School
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
- Worked with students to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Recruit, interview and select all students to be placed into the AVID program
- Organized college tours at Utah State, Dixie State, UNLV, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara for 6th, 7th and 8th grade AVID students
- Ensure rigorous research based strategies are utilized in all AVID classes
- Led professional development on WICOR and AVID teaching strategies for the entire staff
- Complete the AVID Certification Instrument to ensure Silvestri remains AVID certified
Autism Teacher
Charles Silvestri Junior High School
08.2013 - 10.2017
- Taught functional curriculum and self help skills
- Developed IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans based on individual needs
- Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans and track data
- Managed and supervised Support Staff
- Supported Special Education Department to implement behavior strategies and techniques
- Maintained daily communication with parents
Resource Teacher
O'CALLAGHAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Taught Reading and English using Read 180 and System 44
- Taught Study Skills to improve organization and academic performance
- Co-taught Biology to support Special Education Students in the General Education Classroom
- Developed IEPs based on individual needs
- Special Education Department Chair
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Behavior Analysis
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV2017
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Science, Education
University Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV2007
Skills
- Qualified to use Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies
- Capable of Supervising Staff
- Excellent organizational skills
- Intuitive people management skills
- Positive learning environment
- Computer proficient
- Public speaking
- Mentoring first year teachers
Accomplishments
- Established the first Best Buddies Chapter at Silvestri JHS in 2014
- Received Performance Zone 11 Distinguished Star for Excellence in Teaching
- Awarded Teacher of the Month for implementing scientific experiments into the Autism Curriculum
- Special Education Department Chair at O'Callaghan MS
- History Department Chair at Silvestri JHS 2019-present
- AVID Coordinator at Silvestri JHS 2018-2021
- Elected to the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Organizational Team
- Nominated for the Heart of Education Award for Clark County Teachers in 2016, 2019 and 2022
Timeline
History 8 Teacher
Faiss Middle School
08.2022 - Current
AVID Teacher/Coordinator
Charles Silvestri Junior High School
08.2018 - 05.2021
History 7 Teacher
Charles Silvestri Junior High School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Autism Teacher
Charles Silvestri Junior High School
08.2013 - 10.2017
Resource Teacher
O'CALLAGHAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Advanced Behavior Analysis
University of Nevada, Reno
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Social Science, Education
University Nevada Las Vegas
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