Zach Beckmeyer
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience teaching grades 8-12, skilled in curriculum design and fostering a safe learning environment. Proven ability to implement data-driven assessments and engage students through inquiry-based lessons. Adept at utilizing Google Classroom/Canvas and collaborating effectively with community to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay-at-Home Parent
Home
05.2025 - Current
- Organized educational and recreational activities to foster learning and development.
- Developed routines that encouraged positive behavior and responsibility in children.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Managed daily schedules for children's activities and appointments.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation to ensure balanced nutrition.
- Oversaw household chores and maintenance tasks to ensure a clean environment.
Student Teaching/Teaching Practicum
Indian Hill High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared and taught engaging lessons that emphasized inquiry and analytical skills in accordance with Ohio Learning Standards for Social Studies
- Taught 4 sections of United States History and 1 section of Psychology
- Collaborated with guardians, students, and staff to enhance student support and engagement
- Delivered timely feedback to students, fostering their growth and understanding
- Created flexible, data-driven assessments to evaluate student progress and inform instruction
- Integrated diverse viewpoints into lesson plans to enrich student discussions and understanding.
- Partnered with Intervention Specialist to implement individualized education plans for students.
Student Teaching/Teaching Practicum
Goshen Middle School
Goshen
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Co-taught a section of 8th grade American History and 8th grade World History
- Executed lesson plans developed by mentor teacher, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes
- Utilized student assessment data to tailor instruction for small groups, effectively addressing diverse needs and learning styles
- Collaborated with local middle school social studies teachers at a conference to address common challenges and share effective strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education, History, Political Science
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Secondary Education
University of Cincinnati- Blue Ash
Blue Ash, OH10-2022
Skills
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Intimate knowledge of standard social studies topics
- Classroom management
- Establishing and maintaining a safe learning environment
- IDM Framework implementation
- Google Classroom
- Canvas
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Ohio RESA 7-12 Integrated Social Studies, 05/01/25
- Florida Statement of Eligibility for Temporary Certificate Social Sciences Grades 6-12, 04/01/26
Timeline
Stay-at-Home Parent
Home
05.2025 - Current
Student Teaching/Teaching Practicum
Indian Hill High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Student Teaching/Teaching Practicum
Goshen Middle School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education, History, Political Science
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Science - Pre-Secondary Education
University of Cincinnati- Blue Ash