Beth Beckett
Saint Joseph
Summary
Compassionate professional in special education, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing individualized education programs (IEPs), behavioral management techniques, and adaptive learning strategies. Excelling at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring each student's unique needs are met and educational goals achieved.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Tutor, Special Needs Students
Varsity Tutors
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted students of varying skill levels with understanding and excelling in studies.
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Conducted weekly meetings with parents to discuss their child's educational progress.
- Advised parents on strategies for helping their children improve academically.
Special Education Teacher
St. Joseph-Ogden High School
Saint Joseph
08.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Created the school's Life Skills Program for the past 10 years to meet the needs of students with severe and profound needs
- Assisted students with functional daily living tasks, including shopping, cooking, self-care, recreation, and academic areas.
Job Coach Trainer
Developmental Service Center
Champaign/Urbana
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Implemented strategies to foster client's abilities, increasing independence across settings.
- Monitored client performance during job/volunteer assignments and provided feedback when necessary.
- Provided transportation of special needs clients to and from the job site.
- Compiled records to analyze the progress of clients for data collection.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL08-2007
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavioral interventions
- Parent communication
- Crisis intervention
- Coaching on job site/community
- Excellent classroom management
- Transition planning
- Trained in CPI
- Life skills instruction with students with traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, or other health impairment
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Contribution Award Winner 2023
- Teacher of the Quarter 2022
Timeline
Online Tutor, Special Needs Students
Varsity Tutors
08.2022 - Current
Job Coach Trainer
Developmental Service Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
St. Joseph-Ogden High School
08.2003 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
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