Keith Beard Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, Al, Us

Tuscaloosa, Al

Doctoral student in curriculum and instruction. Research assistant for C&I program. Working on scientific editing for publications; the role of AI in writing instruction for historically marginalized youth; and writing instruction through a posthumanist/Deleuzean lens

Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

I teach five sections of Dual Enrollment Composition 101 and 102 at Vestavia Hills High School. The curriculum is personally developed to reflect current composition theory as enacted at the university level. My goal is to prepare high school students to conduct academic inquiry and compose using multiple modes for a variety of audiences.

Birmingham, Al

Self-employed guitarist who specializes in music performance. Featured concerts performed at a variety of venues including but not limited to the Alabaster Cityfest, Moonlight on the Mountain, the Whistlestop Festival and the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. Current guitarist for Astronauts of Albania, a world music fusion band specializing in odd time signatures, innovative arrangements, and folk music. Substitute guitar player for Act of Congress. Also seen in restaurant and country club corners playing jazz tunes with his friends.

Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, Al

Teacher of record for English Composition 101 and Developmental English 093.Researched, designed, and implemented syllabi, instructional materials, and assignments for all courses.Designed and facilitated online courses using Blackboard LMS, Adobe Captivate, and digital media software.Utilized SMART Technologies in the presentation of in-class lessons and in the recording of in-class activities.Coached students in current professional literacy practices that value social networking, localization and globalization, and teamwork.Evaluated student writing through researched-based practices that focused on open dialogue.Consistently received positive student evaluations using the college’s semester teacher evaluation process. Celebrated the perspectives of a diverse student population including first generational college students, ESL students, minority students, working-class students, and students intending to transfer to a university. Performed as professional development leader for faculty development workshops.

Auburn, Al

Selected by department chair to lead professional development workshops for faculty. Presented faculty with a history of composition and the benefits of a rhetorical approach. Demonstrated how to incorporate rhetorical analysis in assignments, units, and course curricula for literature and composition courses.Connected rhetoric and composition to best teaching practices in a 1st year writing program.Supported implementation of new composition curriculum through faculty development workshops.

Auburn, Alabama

Full-time graduate student on fellowship with teaching assignment. Teacher of record for composition courses.4.0 GPA in coursework which focused on rhetoric, writing studies, composition, creative writing, and technical writing and editing. Helped lead and participate in teaching circles with fellow graduate students - collaborated with peers for innovative lessons and effective assessments.

Pelham, Al

Full-time teacher of diverse classrooms including special ed and ESL inclusion for 9th and 10th grades. Differentiated instruction for students of all levels based on summative assessments, introspective assignments, and learning styles. Researched and designed course syllabi and assignments. Provided after-school tutoring for reading and writing. Employed effective remediation and preparation strategies for underprivileged students seeking access to college.Facilitated professional learning communities with colleagues on improving writing instruction. Researched, selected, and installed new technology for school as Technology Coordinator.Sponsor of the school’s first guitar club.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Curriculum And Instruction

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant for the College of Education; Instructor for Classroom Management CourseCurrently a PhD.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English - Rhetoric And Composition

Activities and Societies: Graduate Summer Fellow, Graduate Research Fellow for Office of University Writing, Program Assistant.

Education record

Took statistics course for professional development.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Tiger Host for Auburn Football Team, Tiger Tutor