Keisha Beyal
Teacher
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Teacher, Grade 3,5
Monroe County Community School Corporation
08.2019 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Guest Teacher
Monroe County Community School Corporation
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Maintain effective classroom management strategies
- Apply differentiated instruction for planned lessons
- Perform daily tasks as lead teacher
- Implement individual behavior management plans for exceptional learners.
Student Teacher
Fairview Elementary
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Independently led daily literacy intervention for small group of exceptional learners
- Created differentiated social studies lessons with an Artful Learning focus
- Led whole class social studies instruction
- Co-taught reading and language arts with whole class
- Collaborated with my mentor teacher and literacy coach to create engaging lessons to better meet the needs of students
- Adjusted approaches to behaviors when dealing with challenging students
- Practiced Well Managed Schools instructional strategies.
Preschool Aide
Indiana University Campus Children’s Center
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Engaged students with sensory learning
- Co-taught inquiry based lessons with lead teacher
- Modeled self evaluation and positive interpersonal interactions.
Practicum Teacher
Edgewood Intermediate
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Created social studies unit on early American and Indiana History
- Co-taught whole class lessons focused on independent/group projects.
Practicum Teacher
University Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Tutored students in afterschool enrichment program
- Provided supports in mathematic concepts.
Practicum Teacher
Shawswick Elementary
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Planned, co-taught math and science lessons
- Designed energy unit and project learning activities.
Practicum Teacher
Grandview Elementary
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Provided assistance to lead teacher with language arts
- Provided one-on-one instruction for a student who needed more support
- Planned and taught literacy lesson with a comprehension focus.
Substitute Teacher
Brown County Schools Co.
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Primary teacher/aide with students Pre K-12th grade
- Special Education aide.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 05.2001 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - undefined
Ivy Tech
Bloomington, INSkills
Subject matter expertise
Student Motivation and Engagement
Team Collaboration
Relationship Building
Classroom Technology Implementation
Certification
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED, 12/2023
License
Indiana Initial Practitioner License for Elementary Generalist, 01/2021
References
- Shawn Gobert, Principal, Fairview Elementary School, 500 W. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, (812)330-7732, sgobert@mccsc.edu
- Kelsey Pearson, Assistant Principal, Fairview Elementary School, 500 W. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, (812)330-7732 ext. 50599, kpearson@mccsc.edu
- Drew McKenzie, Teacher, Fairview Elementary School, 500 W. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, (812)330-7732 ext. 50896
- Stacey Painter, Teacher, Eastern Greene Elementary School, 10503 E. State Rd. 54, Bloomfield, IN, 47424, (812)825-5623
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 3,5
Monroe County Community School Corporation
08.2019 - Current
Guest Teacher
Monroe County Community School Corporation
01.2019 - 05.2019
Student Teacher
Fairview Elementary
08.2018 - 12.2018
Practicum Teacher
Edgewood Intermediate
01.2018 - 05.2018
Practicum Teacher
University Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
Practicum Teacher
Shawswick Elementary
08.2017 - 11.2017
Practicum Teacher
Grandview Elementary
01.2017 - 04.2017
Preschool Aide
Indiana University Campus Children’s Center
08.2016 - 08.2018
Substitute Teacher
Brown County Schools Co.
01.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Indiana University
05.2001 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - undefined
Ivy Tech