David Beedy Email & Phone Number

Elmhurst, Il

Grow and innovate STEM programs for students in D205 focusing on curriculum and resources open to all students.

Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the K-12 District's Math and Science curriculumProvide leadership for the appropriate and effective delivery of the District's K-12 Math and Science instruction throughout the district.Co-develop and lead district institute days and major Curriculum and Instruction Department initiatives.Provide professional development for teachers and administrators on best practices for math and science instruction and program deliveryProvide and coordinate on-going articulation between grades levels and schools regarding effective math and science instructionDirect the textbook/instructional materials selection and adoption process for K-12 Math and ScienceConduct regular meetings with Math and Science leadership at the middle school and high school levelsCollaborate and coordinate with the Unified Arts Department and the Technology Coordinator to provide leadership for STEM initiatives throughout the districtContinue professional development through attendance and participation in seminars, workshops and other professional meetings promoting best practices in math and science.Utilize data to drive K-12 math/science program decisionsCoordinate with the Special Education and English Language Learner departments to ensure the learning of all studentsProvide leadership in district RTI implementation for math and scienceSupport and oversee all math placement processesAttend REACH PTA meetingsCoordinate math services for REACH students with the REACH coordinatorRepresent the district at various community and stakeholder groupsPrepare budgets and monitor the expenditures of funds for math and science materials and resources.Monitor and supervise the system for procurement, distribution and evaluation of math and science instructional materials and equipmentCoordinate and supervise the work of the science materials manager and the materials warehouse

High School Of Technology

*Improved the performance of teachers, deans, college counselors, social workers, and administrative support staff through regular observation using prescribed observation checklists, professional development, and data-driven coaching*Led the development of our district’s formal evaluation protocols including rubrics and procedures*Led the development of common assessments and their implementation to improve student learning across the district*Recruited and hired talented new staff*Led the decision-making process for teacher retention*Led the weekly and data-driven design of individual, small group, and staff-level professional development

Chicago, Il

Observe, coach and evaluate science, technology and A Disciplined Life teachersImprove instruction by leading individual, small group and whole school professional developmentCollaborate with teachers on professional growth plans

Lake Forest, Il

*Taught Environmental Geoscience and Introduction to Earth Science to freshmen through seniors with a variety of motivations and abilities*Co-taught Introduction to Earth Science with a special education teacher

Denver, Co

*Primary teacher and advisor of 15 students, following them for all four of their high school years, 100% college acceptance rate in their senior year*Guided students in securing and maintaining internships in their community *Guided students in the creation and completion of professional independent projects*Created personalized curricula based on individual student academic needs and interests*Taught science to 8th grade students with a variety of motivation and ability levels

Winnetka, Il

*Taught Environmental Geoscience to a mixture of 10th-12th grade students with a variety of motivation and ability levels*Created lessons and units for New Trier's Environmental Geoscience Program

M.S., Geology & Teaching Of Earth Science

Geology

Type 75, Educational Leadership

Education Administration

B.S, Geology

Science Teaching