Toni M. Beckett, Ph.D.
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements with over 20+ years of experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Liaison
Reach Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
- Provide guidance to administration and other stakeholders in development and improvement of training programs
- Deliver staff developments
- Provide information to parents and families concerning state and federal guidelines
- Identify and assess educational needs and develop immediate and long-range plans for meeting those needs
- Ensure that the original intent and purpose of specific educational programs are fulfilled.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Consultant
Universal Therapeutic Center
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Provided Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) counseling to clients at home (offsite) and at the clinic (onsite)
- Established workshops for women’s mentorship
- Attended all IEP meetings for students with disabilities
- Provided communication strategies for student success.
Disabilities Coordinator
Union Baptist
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided trainings for families of children with disabilities
- Served as the Special Education Administrator for all Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Worked with Mental Health Providers to develop curriculum for Conflict Resolution
- Conducted weekly meetings with administrative staff, mental health providers, teachers, and parents for children in need of strategies in the learning environment and at home.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Baltimore County Community College
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
IEP Coordinator
Good Shepherd Services
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supervised staff for students with Emotional Disabilities and Autism
- Coordinated staff recruitment and trainings
- Developed curriculum for building relationships, conflict resolution, and problem solving
- Served as the liaison for all school districts within the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Special Education Consultant
Columbus Educational Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided strategic vision and leadership to parents, students, and staff
- Worked with inner city youth and diverse populations within the state
- Provided direct educational service, planning, and implementation of lesson plans for special needs teachers
- Monitored and assisted teacher achievement and anticipated outcomes with appropriate data and analysis
- Worked to assist with interviews, and coached new teachers.
Project Manager
Rothstein & Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Participated with a team of individuals to advocate for children with disabilities
- Worked to divide budgets for different project aspects
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new staff as needed
- Developed mediation programs for staff and partners.
Adjunct Instructor
Baltimore City Community College
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented Introduction to Special Education curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
Department Chairperson
Baltimore City Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Led and participated in various staff projects
- Managed peer mediation and conflict resolution
- Taught classes as needed and managed teachers and staff
- Facilitated training and development for Adult Education
- Provided staff developments for special education teachers and support staff.
Special Education School Administrator
Kennedy Krieger – Edison School
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Worked with teachers, teacher assistants, and behavioral management staff
- Provided supervision to behavioral management and professional development program for students with disabilities
- Ensured that projects were structured in compliance with organization and project missions and goals
- Provided coaching techniques for teachers and staff
- Worked with directors and other administrators to provide intervention training and programs for parents, teachers, and students.
Education
Ph.D - Education Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota08.2011
M.Ed - Special Education
Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland05.2000
BBA - Business Administration
Lemoyne-Owen College
Memphis, Tennessee05.1991
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Training and Development
- Problem-Solving
- Planning and Coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Distance Learning
- Online Class Discussion
- In-Class Lectures
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Educational Strategies
- Classroom Instruction
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- School Administration
- Policy and Procedure Modification
- Educational Staff Supervision
- Student and Parent Relations
Timeline
Education Liaison
Reach Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
Disabilities Coordinator
Union Baptist
01.2019 - 01.2020
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Baltimore County Community College
01.2016 - 05.2017
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Consultant
Universal Therapeutic Center
01.2015 - 01.2023
IEP Coordinator
Good Shepherd Services
01.2011 - 01.2015
Special Education Consultant
Columbus Educational Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
Adjunct Instructor
Baltimore City Community College
01.2004 - 05.2004
Project Manager
Rothstein & Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
Department Chairperson
Baltimore City Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2004
Special Education School Administrator
Kennedy Krieger – Edison School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Ph.D - Education Administration
Capella University
M.Ed - Special Education
Coppin State University
BBA - Business Administration
Lemoyne-Owen College
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