Barbra M. Beason has over 9 years of experience as an elementary school teacher. She holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Alabama. Her objective is to take education to another level through innovation and creativity. She has experience leading professional development, coaching teachers, and serving on school committees. Currently she is a 4th grade teacher at Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School where she is responsible for curriculum, instruction, and extracurricular activities. She provides 3 professional references.

1. Barbra M. Beason, M.ED.
PO Box 161171
Mobile, AL 36608
251-655-6454
bmb307@gmail.com
“Tell me and I forget.
Show me and I under-
stand. Involve me and
I remember.”
Chinese Proverb
“Education is the
most powerful weapon
which you can use to
change the word.”
Nelson Mandela
“ Insanity is doing the
same thing over and
over again and expect-
ing to get different
results.”
Albert Einstein
Objective
It is my goal, desire and passion to take education for today’s students to another level. I intend to accomplish
via my skills of innovation and creativity. My experience of nine years in the classroom has given me insight
into various areas. I have had the opportunity to craft ideas and strategies to facilitate struggling students to
increase their academic achievement by setting high expectations for themselves. I believe in creating
responsible students who are thinkers, questioners and life-long learners. I believe in self-reflection, and setting
high expectations for myself with a “no excuse” attitude.
Education
05/84, Advanced Diploma, Escambia County High School
12/06, B.S. Elementary Education, University South Alabama
12/11, Masters Degree Elementary Education, University South Alabama
Awards, Fellowships, Grants
University South Alabama Presidents List; Deans List; Golden Key Award; National Honor Society; Teacher of
the Year, Spencer Elementary, 2007-2008; Torchbearer Status School; Blue Ribbon School
Leadership Skills
 Lead 4th Grade Teacher
 Lead Math Teacher
 Math Facilitator/Math Coach
 Professional Development
 Side by Side Coaching for Struggling Teachers
 ACIP Plan Co-Writer
 ACIP Committee Team Member
 PST II Committee
 Leadership Team
 Common Core Math Implementation and Development
 Mentor Teacher
 Co-Writer of 21st Century Community L earning Community Grant
Positions Held
12/18/2006 - present, 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Spencer-Westlawn Elementary (formerly Spencer Elementary)
As a certified teacher my duties are primarily the same as they were as a student teacher in the mentor program.
The only difference is that I am now solely responsible and totally accountable for everything that I do as a full
time teacher. I am responsible for keeping the faculty abreast of all new developments and mandates for math
curriculum for the county. I serve on several committees, sponsor the Black History Play, The Spencer Talent
Show, The Math Club and many other activities. at Spencer Elementary
8/06/2006-12/18/2006, Mentor Program
Spencer Elementary
As a participant in the Mentor Program I essentially had all the duties of a regular classroom teacher while also
having the responsibility of completing my student teaching responsibilities. I was responsible for curriculum
instruction, planning, grading, testing, intervention as well as duties that would be assigned a regular teacher
during the year.

2. Refrences
Laura Hittson (Principal of Calcedeaver Elementary; former Math Curriculum and Instruction)
(251) 221– 1092
Karma Clarke (AMSTI - Alabama Math,Science, and Technology Initiative University South of
(251) 753-2476 Alabama)
Jamillah Stephenson (Reading Coach; Reading Intervention/Spencer-Westlawn Elementary)
(251) 604-8689
LaShondra Johnson (Counselor/Spencer-Westlawn Elementary)
(251) 610-8676
Tamika Harris Moore (4th Grade Teacher/Spencer-Westlawn Elementry; former Educational
(601) 416-2728 Consultant)
Barbra M. Beason