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Beth Asama

Jacksonville

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Virginia CUSD #64, adept at fostering emotional guidance and effective classroom management. Successfully implemented innovative reading strategies, significantly reducing the need for special education services. Committed to creating inclusive environments that promote active student participation and cooperative educational practices.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Special Education Teacher

Virginia CUSD #64
08.2020 - 05.2025
  • Implemented effective reading(Responsive Literacy/LLI) and math strategies to support achievement with elementary, jr./ sr. high students with significant performance gaps.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
  • Provided academe support and assessment to district's ESL students.

Title I Teacher

Virginia CUSD 64
08.2016 - 05.2020
  • Implemented effective reading models( Literacy Lessons/ LLI/ Responsive Literacy) to support and develop school wide literacy.
  • Organized Family Reading Nights, Cookies and Tea, and Book Clubs to support literacy.
  • Significantly reduced the number of students needing special education services.
  • Wrote Title grants.
  • Provided assessment and academic support to ESL students.


ESL

Lincoln Land Community College
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices and create a supportive educational community for adult ESL learners.

Special Education Teacher

Beardstown School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.

Special Education Teacher

Turner Jr. High School/ JSD #117
08.2009 - 05.2013
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Elementary School Teacher

St. Joe's Catholic School
08.1989 - 05.1994
  • Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, responsibility, and academic achievement.

Special Education Teacher

Valley Central Middle School
09.1985 - 06.1989

Resource Teacher for middle school students. Tenure granted.

Education

Certificate - ESL

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
05-2015

Master of Science - Reading

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
09-1989

Certificate - Reading And Writing Institues

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
01-1988

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-1985

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Emotional guidance
  • Cooperative educational practices
  • Active student participation

Timeline

High School Special Education Teacher

Virginia CUSD #64
08.2020 - 05.2025

Title I Teacher

Virginia CUSD 64
08.2016 - 05.2020

ESL

Lincoln Land Community College
08.2015 - 05.2016

Special Education Teacher

Beardstown School District
08.2013 - 05.2014

Special Education Teacher

Turner Jr. High School/ JSD #117
08.2009 - 05.2013

Elementary School Teacher

St. Joe's Catholic School
08.1989 - 05.1994

Special Education Teacher

Valley Central Middle School
09.1985 - 06.1989

Certificate - ESL

American College of Education

Master of Science - Reading

Fordham University

Certificate - Reading And Writing Institues

University of New Hampshire

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Marywood University
Beth Asama