Julia Beatley
416 7th Street SE,DC
Summary
Dedicated, goal-oriented professional with a passion for social justice and equity in education and beyond. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Commended for cultivating productive and trusting interpersonal relationships with colleagues, families and students. A resourceful, self-reflective and collaborative team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Turner Elementary School
Washington, DC
08.2022 - Current
- Prioritizes parental involvement by scheduling home visits, communicating regularly through Remind, phone calls/texts, weekly newsletters and quarterly conferences.
- Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Supplements curriculum as needed to increase rigor and differentiate to students' specific needs.
- Attends professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
- Creates a classroom environment that promotes positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
- Planned and facilitated daily, needs-based small groups based on the Science of Reading.
- Instructs students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Special Education Inclusion & Kindergarten Teacher
Maude Aiton Elementary
Washington, DC
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies for a caseload of 17 students.
- Partnered with general education teachers to ensure curriculum was accessible and engaging for all students.
- Delivered differentiated instruction inside and outside of the general education classroom to accommodate a range of student needs.
- Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Maintained communication with families to build and foster positive relationships.
- Exercised classroom management focused on positive behavior.
- Developed data-driven small group instruction with emphasis on phonics and phonological awareness.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment that encouraged all of my students to strive toward their personal best.
Resident Teacher
John Tyler Elementary
Washington, DC
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Utilized GOLD standards to lead targeted small group instruction daily and inform regular progress monitoring logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Involved parents in collaborative classroom activities and skill-building during distance learning to maintain cohesive community, especially within virtual classroom setting.
- Worked with individual students' Service Providers to ensure their achievements and goals were being kept up with inside classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PASkills
- Data-Driven Instruction-Assessments
- Interpersonal Relationship & Community Building
- UDL-Aligned Differentiated Instruction
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Self-Reflective
- Resourceful & Adaptable
- Proficient in Science of Reading
Affiliations
- AmeriCorp Member 2021 & 2022
- Urban Teachers Cohort 2019
Certification
DC Reading Clinic Cohort Member, Cohort 2021
Segal AmeriCorp Education Award, 2021 & 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Turner Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Inclusion & Kindergarten Teacher
Maude Aiton Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2022
Resident Teacher
John Tyler Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Muhlenberg College
DC Reading Clinic Cohort Member, Cohort 2021
Segal AmeriCorp Education Award, 2021 & 2022
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