Misty Beal
Fort Worth
Summary
Experienced educator and advocate with over ten years in education and social services. Skilled in fostering equitable communities through strategic planning and collaborative leadership. Expertise in integrating technology to enhance student engagement and academic performance. Committed to creating positive learning environments that promote successful outcomes for diverse populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENG I, II, IV and TCB Teacher
Richard Milburn Academy
Fort Worth
07.2025 - Current
- Instructed students in academic subjects such ENG I, II, IV and TCB.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Instructor of Education-At Risk Youth
Goodwill NCT
Fort Worth
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by resolving issues efficiently.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse adult learners, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Created a conducive learning environment by providing constructive feedback, establishing rules and behavioral expectations.
Permanency Specialist
ACH / OCOK Services
Fort Worth
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided individualized service plans for families in crisis to facilitate child reunification.
- Testified at legal hearings to advocate for optimal custody arrangements and address past abuse incidents.
- Conducted assessments to identify child and family needs, targeting root causes of trauma for tailored support.
- Coordinated community resources to enhance support services for families.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and agency policies to ensure welfare standards.
- Engaged stakeholders to advance child welfare initiatives through collaborative efforts.
- Facilitated family reunification by managing casework and implementing crisis intervention strategies.
Program Supervisor
Disability Services of the Southwest
Fort Worth
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Oversaw the daily operations of the case management team, including staff hiring and training.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations for case management services, ensuring quality care standards.
- Provided case management services to ensure continuity of care across multiple settings.
- Tracked and analyzed reports to ensure compliance with state mandated requirements, facilitating audit readiness.
- Educated prospective partners on program services and needs to align with individuals' disabilities and interests, enhancing partnership effectiveness.
High School Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
Fort Worth
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
- Assessed student understanding through informal and formal methods.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
- Followed established lesson plans to ensure student learning progression.
- Graded and inputted student assignments and exam grades, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment and promoted mutual respect.
Residential Supervisor
Calen Inc
Arlington
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered exceptional program support by recruiting, training and overseeing exceptional staff team of 42 group home attendants and scheduling for my 12 group homes
- Enhanced student well-being through counseling and personalized support, utilizing conflict resolution techniques
- Coordinated emergency support to ensure continuous care for residents
- Managed weekly allocation of financial resources to maintain adequate staff support
Crisis Case Manager
MHMR, Health My Resources
Fort Worth
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs and collaborated with medical professionals to ensure effective care.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources supporting recovery from mental or physical illness, enhancing access to essential services.
- Assessed readiness of local institutions and governments for emergency response, providing targeted recommendations to enhance preparedness
Guardianship Social Worker Intern
County Probate Court
Fort Worth
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Evaluated client strengths and limitations, tracked social and health progress, maintained detailed case notes, case plans, and court reports, and promoted client human rights and individual needs.
- Conducted interviews to gather critical information for comprehensive case evaluations and assessments.
- Assisted clients in navigating legal processes related to probate matters.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Observed court hearings related to child custody disputes to gain insights into legal processes and client advocacy.
Teacher Assistant / Behavior Intervention
Arlington Independent School District
Arlington
01.2008 - 05.2017
- Developed behavior plans for skills education, enhancing productivity and improving staff safety, while creating intervention goals and teaching strategies aligned with student abilities.
- Collected goal-driven data to support education of high-need behavioral students and managed classroom environment.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and guide instruction.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Adapted teaching materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Used assigned lesson plans to identify student strengths and weaknesses while building trust and rapport with students.
- Taught established lesson plans and created new lesson plans during the absence of lead teachers.
- Taught and implemented portfolios for students preparing for outside job interviews, utilizing pictures to demonstrate their knowledge and experience despite being non-verbal.
- Created computer spreadsheets for students to practice applying in the job field.
Education
MSW - Social Work- Behavior And Mental Health
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2020
BSW - Social Work - Family and Community Services
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TXAAT - Teaching Education – k-12 SPED
Tarrant County College
Arlington, TXSkills
- Teaching and Instruction
- Lesson planning
- Assessment and Intake Specialist
- Interviewing and training
- Client and student Advocate
- High-Risk Populations
- Case management
- Activity director
- Food bank organizer
- Volunteer/service recruiter
- Human behavior and behavior intervention
- Public relations
- Critical thinking
- Inductive reasoning
- Social perceptiveness
- Detail-oriented organization
- Sociocultural adaptability
- Task and knowledge seeker
- Proficient team support
- Leadership and public speaking
- Active listener
- Restorative solutions
- Speech comprehension
Certification
- Certified - No Child Left Behind certified (AISD)
- Suicide Prevention Certified (NASW)
- Citizens On Patrol Leader and marketer
Accomplishments
Recent highest average STAAR numbers, for my ENG II class, throughout my entire school district.
• Board Member: non-profit 'Starry Night Prom' – Ordained Minister OM
• Neighborhood Crime Watch Coordinator and Ambassador
• Board Member: non-profit 'Starry Night Prom' – Ordained Minister OM
• Neighborhood Crime Watch Coordinator and Ambassador
Timeline
ENG I, II, IV and TCB Teacher
Richard Milburn Academy
07.2025 - Current
Instructor of Education-At Risk Youth
Goodwill NCT
05.2024 - 08.2025
Permanency Specialist
ACH / OCOK Services
03.2023 - 04.2024
Program Supervisor
Disability Services of the Southwest
02.2022 - 02.2023
High School Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
03.2020 - 03.2022
Residential Supervisor
Calen Inc
06.2019 - 01.2020
Crisis Case Manager
MHMR, Health My Resources
02.2018 - 06.2019
Guardianship Social Worker Intern
County Probate Court
10.2016 - 08.2017
Teacher Assistant / Behavior Intervention
Arlington Independent School District
01.2008 - 05.2017
MSW - Social Work- Behavior And Mental Health
University of Kentucky
BSW - Social Work - Family and Community Services
The University of Texas at Arlington
AAT - Teaching Education – k-12 SPED
Tarrant County College