TYMESHIA BEEKS
Rockville,MD
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY (Objective Statement) Driven, motivated and talented educational practitioner and executive director possessing 20+ years of experience, serving child development organizations in two of the largest metropolitan districts in the United States. Compassionate and engaged educator, skilled in creating and implementing pedagogical interventions for students at all levels, with an emphasis on early childhood education and intervention for students with special needs and disabilities. Engaged program coordinator who is adept at data collection and analysis of student milestones and progress, reporting information to families and key stakeholders. SPECIFIC SKILLS Classroom Instruction Grants Writing & Reporting Curriculum Development Data Management Financial Management Professional Development Communication Program Management Leadership
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rossier Park School
09.2002 - 05.2004
- Provided programmatic and educational support in a nonpublic school for students with special needs who had been removed from their home district
- Implemented Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to support students with special needs
- Developed, supported, monitored and implemented and Individual Education Plans to meet students’ unique educational needs
- Provided professional development to paraprofessionals providing services to students
- Instituted various interventional techniques to help modify student behavior as needed
- Conducted observations of paraprofessionals to ensure students’ needs were served
- Evaluated individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant evaluative methods/instruments
- Tracked student behavior, determining strategies for improvement and behavior plans
- Monitored academic and emotional progress for each student to support IEP goals
- Maintained records of student achievements in academic and social settings
- Wrote and implemented curricula, accounting for the IEP’s and students’ learning styles.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Isabelle Patterson Child Development
09.2002 - 05.2004
- Assessed infants and toddlers on established early childhood developmental milestones, tracking and preparing regular progress reports for each child
- Reported infant and toddlers’ developmental progress to parents and school leadership
- Monitored students' academic, social, & emotional progress and recorded in student files
- Recommended interventions when children failed to meet appropriate milestones
- Mentored co-workers on developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers
- Provided parents with on-going updates, resources, and strategies to support their children's development
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Special Education Teacher
Amergis
Frederick, MD
2024 - Current
- Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Monitor student performance to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Director
Learning Care Group, La Petite Academy
02.2022 - Current
- Oversees a child development center serving children from ages birth to 5 years old
- Directs and manages a full staff, consisting of an Assistant Director, School Education Manager, and 35 teaching staff
- Engages in full lifecycle recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of staff
- Utilizes professional knowledge of child development principles to establish and maintain high-quality programming for students of all ages
- Monitors the prescribed annual budget to ensure all operational costs are accounted for
- Maintains an appropriate census of students, projecting monthly and annual revenue
- Tracks and oversees teachers’ data for student success and achievement of milestones
- Manage compliance by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Collects and reports data to governing bodies, ensuring school maintains accreditation
- Writes and implements policies and procedures for teachers to maintain compliance
- Communicates with guardians to share information about pricing, processes, & protocols.
Education Consultant
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed a robust, 15-week curriculum for adult learners who were looking to obtain their Child Development Association (CDA) certification
- Facilitated multiple cohorts of 20 to 30 adult learners in the CDA Credential program
- Demonstrated proficiency with teaching and communicating on an online platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) to ensure social distancing for adult learners
- Prepared students on how to construct age and developmentally appropriate goals for children that were atypical and typically developing
- Trained CDA students to conduct behavioral, emotional, and well-being assessments
- Tracked and documented students’ classroom hours and practical experience hours
- Collected, audited, and maintained students’ comprehensive portfolio of their progress
- Provided students with community resources and interventional strategies to help families engage in advocacy and learning.
Executive Director
Falls Church McLean Children’s Center
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with organizational leadership, including Board of Directors, to strategically impact operations of the school, and maintain the appropriate census during pandemic
- Supervised writing of grant applications and reviewed content prior to submission
- Tracked and reported data to maintain compliance with grant requirements
- Maintained data of all payments rendered, including operational costs, and bills
- Ensured that all teachers and staff members were appropriately trained and licensed
- Conducted observations to ensure that students were meeting their academic goals
- Oversaw transition in the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown (March 2020)
- Monitored forecasts and projected financial planning to achieve revenue goals
- Maintained the finances of the organization to ensure that staff who were not receiving unemployment were still getting paid
- Applied for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Director of Education
National Children’s Center
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Oversaw programmatic outcomes and compliance for an Early Head Start and Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 enhancement program servicing 200+ students from ages birth to 5
- Managed implementation of Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) grants (QIN Early Head Start -70 slots) and Pre-K 3&4 Enhancement and Expansion (48 slots) license regulations
- Collected and submitted routine compliance data
- Developed written strategic plans with objectives and processes for implementation
- Applied for and submitted demographic and narrative information and metrics for grants
- Oversaw 45-day screening for Head Start to verify need for services and interventions
- Directed data collection and screening for parents of students with special needs
- Engaged in professional development for faculty, and monitored data collection from professional development to ensure service delivery of appropriate teaching methods
- Ensured that staff were licensed and certified, and that they maintained their credentials
- Conducted reflective supervision meetings to ensure that all standards were being met
- Oversaw multi-million-dollar grants from federal Head Start, and state benefactors
- Engaged in platforms for professional development for educators, giving talks on a variety of educational and programmatic topics.
Head Start Disabilities Coordinator
Options for Learning
07.2007 - 02.2018
- Served as an active trainer and subject matter expert for ongoing trainings for the Federal Head Start and State Preschool Education management team
- Developed program curriculum strategies to ensure full inclusion in the Head Start program for children with special needs
- Conducted screenings and evaluated the need for additional assessments for children who would utilize Individualized Education Plans
- Enrolled at minimum of 10% of total enrollment slots with children with special needs
- Tracked data for federally mandated screening tools, completed by 45-day deadline
- Ensured that children who failed screenings received the appropriate interventions
- Maintained records of IEP goal implementation and students’ academic achievement
- Monitored and kept detailed records of census of students enrolled, as well as the number of students receiving special education services and support from District
- Evaluated teachers using CLASS, using data to improve educational environment
- Collected data and metrics from teacher trainings to assess improved outcomes, and to ascertain what additional professional development was necessary.\
- Analyzed Community Assessment and Office of Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) data to assess progress and to develop and/or maintain improvement plans.
Career Counselor
Long Beach Job Corp
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Conducted career counseling sessions for youth and young adults in the Business Clerical and Computer Programming vocations
- Wrote and developed employment and educational plans for participating students
- Collected data on student achievement, reporting metrics to program management
- Monitored cohort of students to ensure course completion and mandatory attendance
- Tracked students’ TABE test scores, reporting passing scores to program leadership
- Maintained records of students’ placements into gainful employment opportunities
- Ensured that the appropriate percentage of students finished the program, in order to maintain compliance with educational and training grants
- Compiled detailed files on each student with case notes regarding their progress, educational accomplishments, and any awards or scholarships obtained
- Maintained the highest completion rate out of all the vocational training counselors.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State University
2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University
2000
Skills
Classroom Instruction
Grants Writing & Reporting
Curriculum Development
Data Management
Financial Management
Professional Development
Communication
Program Management
Leadership
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Amergis
2024 - Current
Director
Learning Care Group, La Petite Academy
02.2022 - Current
Executive Director
Falls Church McLean Children’s Center
03.2020 - 07.2020
Education Consultant
07.2019 - 12.2021
Director of Education
National Children’s Center
02.2018 - 07.2019
Head Start Disabilities Coordinator
Options for Learning
07.2007 - 02.2018
Career Counselor
Long Beach Job Corp
08.2004 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher
Rossier Park School
09.2002 - 05.2004
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Isabelle Patterson Child Development
09.2002 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University
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