Todd Beach
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher in the Social Studies
District 196
08.2014 - Current
- Served as a member of the District's leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led a team of 150 educators in developing cohesive curricula aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Implemented instructional design and assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
Senior Lecturer in Social Studies Education
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
08.2011 - 06.2022
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by compiling documentation and participating in site visits with external evaluators.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Delivered higher-level graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending workshops, webinars, and conferences to stay current with industry trends and best practices in higher education.
- Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
- Developed assessment tools that accurately measured student progress toward learning objectives.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Consultant and Item Writer
College Board And ETS
08.2010 - Current
- Facilitated instructional design and classroom methods with teachers to better serve AP learners.
- Introduced new AP initiatives and exam designs to help teachers have success with students in the classroom.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each adult learner had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with teachers to unpack and construct writing instruction that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among learners.
Education
Ph.D. - Teaching, Learning, And Assessment
University of Sussex
Brighton, England01.2009
Master of Arts - Educational Evaluation And Research
University of Sussex
Brighton, EnglandM.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NESkills
- Curriculum Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Implementation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Faculty Training and Development
- Policy Formulation
- Student assessment
- Team Leadership
- Literacy development
- Cultural Competency
Timeline
Lead Teacher in the Social Studies
District 196
08.2014 - Current
Senior Lecturer in Social Studies Education
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
08.2011 - 06.2022
Consultant and Item Writer
College Board And ETS
08.2010 - Current
Ph.D. - Teaching, Learning, And Assessment
University of Sussex
Master of Arts - Educational Evaluation And Research
University of Sussex
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
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