Lois Beck
Great Falls
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator specializing in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Known for building strong relationships and fostering a positive learning atmosphere, ready to leverage expertise to enhance student engagement and success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teeacher Colony K-4
Ulm School District
Ulm, Montana
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Utilized classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster creativity and critical thinking.
- Assessed student performance regularly to provide timely feedback and support tailored learning needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted student engagement and community involvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methodologies and stay current with educational trends.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
Special Education Teacher
Augusta Public Schools
Augusta, MT
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Led professional development workshops for staff on best practices in special education methodologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Teacher Colony K-8
VaughnSchool
Vaughn, MT
08.2016 - 05.2022
Education
Associate of Science - Elementary Education And Sprcial Education
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT05-2010
High School Diploma -
Chsrles M Russell
Great Falls, MT05-1981
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-1986
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Technology integration
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Classroom technology
- Project-based learning
- Student rapport
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Testing and grading
- Elementary education
- Alternative learning methods
- Faculty collaboration
- ESL- english as second language
- Test grading
- [State] teaching credential
- Curriculum compliance with [state]
- Empathy and patience
- Kinesthetic learning
- Flexible and adaptive
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Instructed pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and physical education using the curriculum established by the Board of Education.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Timeline
Teeacher Colony K-4
Ulm School District
08.2022 - 05.2026
Teacher Colony K-8
VaughnSchool
08.2016 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Augusta Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Elementary Education And Sprcial Education
University of Providence
High School Diploma -
Chsrles M Russell
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Montana