Katherine Beeman
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Creative Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher offering 18 years of experience developing and implementing English/Language Arts course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - Middle School English/Language Arts
Youree Drive Middle AP Magnet School
08.2011 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporate differentiated instruction techniques to engage students and enhance learning outcomes, including group discussions and projects, encouraging collaborative learning.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching methods.
- Integrated technology into lessons to facilitate interactive and modern learning experiences.
- Mentored students, providing guidance on academic and personal development, and after-school tutoring as needed.
- Supported special education students by adapting materials for accessibility.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Led the creation and publication of the school yearbook, ensuring high-quality content and design.
Teacher - 9th Grade JUMP Program
Fair Park High School
01.2007 - 07.2011
- Supervised and instructed 17-35 students per class.
- Planned and delivered English I lessons aligned with Louisiana's Comprehensive Curriculum, enhancing student learning and engagement.
- Implemented interactive teaching methods to increase student participation and foster positive learning environment.
- Improved student performance by implementing differentiated instruction techniques.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by maintaining discipline and promoting respect.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided feedback for improvement.
Independent Tutor
Self-Employed
01.1994 - Current
- Established strong rapport with students and their families, fostering trusting relationships that supported academic success.
- Prepared customized materials such as worksheets, flashcards, or practice exams to reinforce key concepts during tutoring sessions.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their learning by setting achievable goals and celebrating accomplishment of milestones.
- Offered constructive feedback on assignments and tests, guiding students towards mastery of subject matter.
- Supported student success in competitive entrance exams by offering targeted instruction in relevant subjects.
- Kept abreast of developments in educational best practices and standards, ensuring tutoring sessions remained relevant and effective.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Schumpert Health System
01.2003 - 03.2010
- Filling and delivering patient medication orders, data entry, record maintenance, patient billing and credits, inventory control, processing invoices and credit memos for payment, maintenance of automated dispensing system
- Responsible for maintaining Riskmaster adverse medication event reporting system
- Incorporated system at Schumpert Bossier for tracking crash carts
Certified Pharmacy Technician
LifeCare Hospitals of Shreveport
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Filling and delivering patient medication orders, cart-fill, data entry, record maintenance, patient and interdepartmental billing and credits, inventory control, processing invoices and credit memos for payment, maintenance of automated dispensing system, monthly area inspections
- Assisted in transition from cart-fill to profile-driven automated dispensing system
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Willis-Knighton Health System
03.1999 - 03.2001
- Filling and delivering patient medication orders, cart-fill, data entry, record maintenance, patient billing and credits, maintenance of automated dispensing system, answering and routing telephone calls appropriately
Office Manager (photography Studio)
Express Personnel Services
01.1999 - 03.1999
- Assembly of portrait packages, customer service, customer billing, data entry, answering telephones, cropping of photographs, ordering portraits and custom albums, gold stamping
- Managed supply inventory, ensuring necessary materials were always on hand.
- Developed new procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Improved document management system by implementing a digital solution.
- Increased efficiency in office operations with process improvements.
Editor’s Assistant/Student Worker
NLHA Journal
09.1998 - 12.1998
- Typing articles, stuffing envelopes, light editing, oral history transcription, office organization
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Owen Healthcare (Charter Forest)
08.1998 - 09.1998
- Filling patient medication orders, data entry, patient billing, typing, filing, answering telephones, inventory control, shipping and receiving
Certified Pharmacy Technician
D-TEC Pharmacy (Charter Forest)
09.1996 - 08.1998
- Filling patient medication orders, cart-fill, data entry, patient billing, typing, filing, answering telephones, inventory control, shipping and receiving
Medical Records Clerk
Mid-South Orthopaedics
04.1997 - 01.1998
- Filing and retrieving medical records and charts, disbursing copies of medical records according to required procedures, light typing, answering telephones, substituting for other employees as needed
Cashier
Food Lion
05.1996 - 06.1997
- Operating cash register, cleaning, light stocking, answering telephones, assisting customers as needed
Computer Services Student Worker
Centenary College of Louisiana
08.1994 - 05.1996
- Data entry, maintaining computer equipment and files, answering telephones, assisting in labs, assisting with registration
Medical Records Clerk
Orthopaedic Associates
06.1993 - 08.1994
- Filing and retrieving medical records and charts, disbursing copies of medical records according to required procedures, completing Texas Rehabilitation and Louisiana Worker’s Compensation forms, light typing, answering telephones
Education
Teaching Certification - Alternate Certification - Secondary
TEACH LSUS - Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12.1998
No Degree - English Major
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA05.1996
Skills
- Lesson planning and differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development and alignment
- Classroom management
- Student assessment/Standardized testing
- Educational technology
- Subject matter expertise
- Behavioral management
- Student engagement
- Professional development
- Assessment creation
- Parent communication
- Progress monitoring
Accomplishments
- Caddo Parish ELA Curriculum Task Force - Develop pacing guides and unit materials in accordance with LDOE mandated curriculum and standards.
- YDMS Instructional Leadership Team - Leading peers in Professional Learning Communities, redelivering information, mentoring new teachers.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Employed Kagan Strategies to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Certification
- 7/24 NewsELA Certified Educator
- 7/24 IXL-Certified Tutor
- 2/12 Louisiana Level 2 Teaching Certificate #518879
- 3/09 Louisiana Level 1 Teaching Certificate #486031
- 12/06 Louisiana PL2 Teaching Certificate #461259
- 7/05 IV and Sterile Compounding Certification
- 3/98 Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Certification #2281
ACTIVITIES and INVOLVEMENT
8/11 - Present YDMS PTSA Shreveport, LA (Teacher Member)
3/09 - 3/15 Louisiana Council of Teachers of English (Teacher Member, Officer)
9/06 -8/08 Cub Scouts Bossier City, LA (Den Leader, Pack 203, Den 5 )
9/06 -5/07 Room Parent, Sun City Elementary Bossier City, LA
8/05 - 5/10 Sun City PTO Bossier City, LA (Parent Member )
11/03 -11/06 Order of the Eastern Star Bossier City, LA Bossier City Chapter
10/89 -3/96 Int'l Order of Rainbow for Girls Kalamazoo, MI (Achieved Majority - lifetime member - by age March 23, 1996)
Timeline
Teacher - Middle School English/Language Arts
Youree Drive Middle AP Magnet School
08.2011 - Current
Teacher - 9th Grade JUMP Program
Fair Park High School
01.2007 - 07.2011
Certified Pharmacy Technician
LifeCare Hospitals of Shreveport
06.2006 - 08.2007
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Schumpert Health System
01.2003 - 03.2010
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Willis-Knighton Health System
03.1999 - 03.2001
Office Manager (photography Studio)
Express Personnel Services
01.1999 - 03.1999
Editor’s Assistant/Student Worker
NLHA Journal
09.1998 - 12.1998
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Owen Healthcare (Charter Forest)
08.1998 - 09.1998
Medical Records Clerk
Mid-South Orthopaedics
04.1997 - 01.1998
Certified Pharmacy Technician
D-TEC Pharmacy (Charter Forest)
09.1996 - 08.1998
Cashier
Food Lion
05.1996 - 06.1997
Computer Services Student Worker
Centenary College of Louisiana
08.1994 - 05.1996
Independent Tutor
Self-Employed
01.1994 - Current
Medical Records Clerk
Orthopaedic Associates
06.1993 - 08.1994
- 7/24 NewsELA Certified Educator
- 7/24 IXL-Certified Tutor
- 2/12 Louisiana Level 2 Teaching Certificate #518879
- 3/09 Louisiana Level 1 Teaching Certificate #486031
- 12/06 Louisiana PL2 Teaching Certificate #461259
- 7/05 IV and Sterile Compounding Certification
- 3/98 Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Certification #2281
Teaching Certification - Alternate Certification - Secondary
TEACH LSUS - Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Bachelor of Arts - English
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
No Degree - English Major
Centenary College of Louisiana
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