Stephanie N. Beane has over 10 years of experience leading research, evaluation, and data analysis projects in education and public health. She has advanced skills in statistical analysis and has managed multi-million dollar evaluation projects. Her experience includes instrument development, database management, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and presenting findings to stakeholders to inform programmatic changes. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Education Research, Measurement, and Statistics from Georgia State University.
Conducting Integrated Mixed Methods Research and Analysis Using NVivoQSR International
Strategies to integrate qualitative and quantitative data in mixed methods research and evaluation. See an overview of the different types of mixed methods research; how NVivo handles combining qualitative and quantitative data and how specific analytical techniques can be used on any project to synthesize and summarize mixed methods data.
Developing a Workplace Health and Safety Action Plan with NVivoQSR International
See how data was gathered from multiple sources, including consultation sessions, focus groups and a survey. See how the thematic analysis was conducted, including how NVivo features such as auto-coding, word frequency queries, and matrix coding queries were used to inform the analysis.
Using NVivo in Healthcare - Steps for a More Effective StrategyQSR International
Illustrating the potential uses of NVivo in healthcare settings and going beyond academic research. See how the effective use of NVivo can improve the quality and efficiency of multiple analysis activities in healthcare settings.
Conducting Integrated Mixed Methods Research and Analysis Using NVivoQSR International
Strategies to integrate qualitative and quantitative data in mixed methods research and evaluation. See an overview of the different types of mixed methods research; how NVivo handles combining qualitative and quantitative data and how specific analytical techniques can be used on any project to synthesize and summarize mixed methods data.
Developing a Workplace Health and Safety Action Plan with NVivoQSR International
See how data was gathered from multiple sources, including consultation sessions, focus groups and a survey. See how the thematic analysis was conducted, including how NVivo features such as auto-coding, word frequency queries, and matrix coding queries were used to inform the analysis.
Using NVivo in Healthcare - Steps for a More Effective StrategyQSR International
Illustrating the potential uses of NVivo in healthcare settings and going beyond academic research. See how the effective use of NVivo can improve the quality and efficiency of multiple analysis activities in healthcare settings.
Global Health and Development Research Mireille Levy
I am a Master of Public Health: Global Health and Development Candidate at Boston University School of Public Health. I am interested in the following research areas: Health services assessment, access to health services and medicines, capacity building in rural communities, food security and agriculture, development of cultural competency among researchers.
Surveying the State of Library Assessmentchtrotter
Presentation for GA COMO, 2016: “What is being assessed in libraries today? What tools and methods are being used? What should be assessed but is not? Why?” A national survey in Spring 2016 explored these pressing questions while investigating the current practice of assessment in libraries today. In this session, the researchers will present the survey results and discuss implications of the data. The discussion will not only consider current practice, but more importantly ask how the profession can help advance the practice of assessment. Where are the skill gaps? What data is needed, but seemingly inaccessible? Participants will be asked to consider these and other obstacles, and they will be encouraged to help identify ways to overcome them.
Presenter: Laura Wright.
Presented at the Georgia Libraries Conference in Macon, GA on 10/09/2019.
How can we effectively communicate the value of library instruction to faculty and administrators? Over the past 5 years, we have committed to collecting data for assessing the effect of library instruction on retention and student achievement.
As we discuss the results of our first research project, you’ll learn about our data collection decisions, challenges we faced, and lessons learned.
Achieve Webinar Slides: Student Assessment Inventory Tool for School DistrictsAchieve, Inc.
June 11, 2014
Achieve Webinar: Student Assessment Inventory Tool for School Districts
On a webinar, Achieve provided an overview of the newly released Student Assessment Inventory Tool for School Districts, designed to guide district administrators and instructional leaders through a process to ensure that students are only taking the minimum number of tests necessary to serve essential instructional, diagnostic and accountability purposes. Beyond teacher-developed classroom assessments that are core to the learning process, it is clear that many students are required to take a host of additional assessments that have too little value. This tool is designed to provide an opportunity for district leaders to take stock and take action. Achieve was joined by state leaders who have been sharing the inventory tool with districts as a framework to guide reflection and decision-making, including Abe Krisst, Technology Readiness Coordinator, Connecticut State Department of Education and Nancy DePalma, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, West Hartford Public Schools. The Student Assessment Inventory for School Districts can be access on the Achieve website at http://www.achieve.org/meetings-webinars
Global Health and Development Research Mireille Levy
I am a Master of Public Health: Global Health and Development Candidate at Boston University School of Public Health. I am interested in the following research areas: Health services assessment, access to health services and medicines, capacity building in rural communities, food security and agriculture, development of cultural competency among researchers.
Surveying the State of Library Assessmentchtrotter
Presentation for GA COMO, 2016: “What is being assessed in libraries today? What tools and methods are being used? What should be assessed but is not? Why?” A national survey in Spring 2016 explored these pressing questions while investigating the current practice of assessment in libraries today. In this session, the researchers will present the survey results and discuss implications of the data. The discussion will not only consider current practice, but more importantly ask how the profession can help advance the practice of assessment. Where are the skill gaps? What data is needed, but seemingly inaccessible? Participants will be asked to consider these and other obstacles, and they will be encouraged to help identify ways to overcome them.
Presenter: Laura Wright.
Presented at the Georgia Libraries Conference in Macon, GA on 10/09/2019.
How can we effectively communicate the value of library instruction to faculty and administrators? Over the past 5 years, we have committed to collecting data for assessing the effect of library instruction on retention and student achievement.
As we discuss the results of our first research project, you’ll learn about our data collection decisions, challenges we faced, and lessons learned.
Achieve Webinar Slides: Student Assessment Inventory Tool for School DistrictsAchieve, Inc.
June 11, 2014
Achieve Webinar: Student Assessment Inventory Tool for School Districts
On a webinar, Achieve provided an overview of the newly released Student Assessment Inventory Tool for School Districts, designed to guide district administrators and instructional leaders through a process to ensure that students are only taking the minimum number of tests necessary to serve essential instructional, diagnostic and accountability purposes. Beyond teacher-developed classroom assessments that are core to the learning process, it is clear that many students are required to take a host of additional assessments that have too little value. This tool is designed to provide an opportunity for district leaders to take stock and take action. Achieve was joined by state leaders who have been sharing the inventory tool with districts as a framework to guide reflection and decision-making, including Abe Krisst, Technology Readiness Coordinator, Connecticut State Department of Education and Nancy DePalma, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, West Hartford Public Schools. The Student Assessment Inventory for School Districts can be access on the Achieve website at http://www.achieve.org/meetings-webinars
1. STEPHANIE N. BEANE, M.ED., PH.D.(c)
stephbeane@gmail.com
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ten years of experience leading research/evaluation projects, developing instruments, managing
databases, and analyzing outcome data in medical, public health, and education settings
Advanced measurement, sampling, and statistics skills including weighting, analysis of variance
(ANOVA), trend analysis, logistic and multiple regression, meta-analysis, hierarchical linear
modeling (HLM), and Bayesian modeling using SPSS, SAS, HLM7, WinBUGS, and CMA
Expertise in managing full-cycle research and evaluation projects, including IRB applications, logic
models, sampling and subject recruitment, questionnaire and assessment design, writing SOPs,
database development, data collection training/technical assistance, and mixed-method analysis
Five years of experience supervising staff, contributing to management meetings, developing research
and statistical analysis proposals, managing budgets, grant reporting, and proposing actionable change
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Candidate, Education Research, Measurement, and Statistics Expected, December 2015
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Coursework: Regression, HLM, Bayesian Statistics, Meta-analysis, Structural Equation Modeling,
Evaluation and Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Survey Sampling/Design, Qualitative Research
M.Ed., Educational Psychology December 2005
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Director of Research and Evaluation Projects May 2010 – October 2015
Southeast AIDS Training and Education Center (SEATEC)/Atlanta EMA Ryan White Special Projects
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Manage all programmatic evaluation for HRSA and CDC grants over 2 million dollars combined
yearly, hire and supervise research staff, submit IRB applications, and recommend program changes
Lead mixed-method evaluation of clinician mentoring, patient navigation, and care retention programs
Conduct yearly multivariable regression analysis on the association between training outcomes and
learner characteristics, experience, and clinical work setting; present findings to medical directors
Standardize a 4 year multisite evaluation of longitudinal training at HIV clinics, review charts, and
conduct a meta-analysis using SAS and CMA to demonstrate cross-site outcomes
Perform trend analysis of HIV/AIDS Clinical Performance Measure data for quality improvement
Complete a path analysis of HIV service provision and clinical outcomes showing the relationship
between oral health care and decreased HIV viral loads using LISREL
Calculate effect sizes of pre and post-test knowledge change of learners in longitudinal programs
Program complex surveys and data collection tools using Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, and QDS
Spearhead an HIV training needs assessment for 12 federal training centers in 13 states
Provide technical assistance to the AETC National Evaluation Center and collaborate on publications
2. STEPHANIE N. BEANE, M.ED., PH.D.(c)
stephbeane@gmail.com
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Data Analyst/Evaluation Project Coordinator June 2007 – May 2010
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment Department
Clayton County Public Schools, Jonesboro, GA
Conduct statistical analysis of student standardized testing data to assess differences between
subgroups and schools (ANOVA/ANCOVA)
Perform trend analysis of student achievement data (Regression and Mann-Kendall)
Conduct multilevel model analysis of student testing data nested within classrooms and schools
Manage relational databases of student standardized testing, demographic, and school record data
Implement evaluations of novel county educational programs such as a Spanish/English school
Recruit for and conduct focus groups with parents of students with disabilities and present
stakeholders with suggestions for enhancing county services
Analyze interview and focus group data using NVivo and prepare summary reports
Chair the county’s Research Review Board, schedule and lead review board meetings, review
applications, and draft approval and rejection letters
Design and conduct professional development workshops on using data to improve educational
activities in the classroom
Research Data Analyst November 2005 – June 2007
Marketing Research Department
Scientific Games, Alpharetta, Georgia
Organize qualitative and quantitative studies such as focus groups, segmentation studies, and survey
research for clients
Trend analysis of sales data and examine correlations with markers of economic stability using SPSS
and SAS
Prepare technical market research reports and PowerPoint presentations for clients
Track multiple client research budgets using Excel and Access, consolidated projects, and decrease
client expenses
Launch surveys measuring client and employee job satisfaction that influence change to client
services and department structuring
American Citizenship Instructor April 2007 – September 2007
The Latin American Association/Jewish Family and Career Services, Atlanta, Georgia
Prepare lesson plans and deliver instruction on citizenship forms, tests, and processes
Conduct mock citizenship interviews, provide feedback, and foster applicant confidence
Volunteered at community events and galas
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Evaluation Association member
American Educational Research Association member
3. STEPHANIE N. BEANE, M.ED., PH.D.(c)
stephbeane@gmail.com
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Statistical Software: Advanced SPSS, HLM7, and Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) user;
intermediate SAS and WinBUGS user; beginner LISREL user
Microsoft Office: Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher user; intermediate Access user
Survey Software: Advanced Survey Monkey and Qualtrics user
Text Analysis Software: Intermediate SPSS Text Analysis and NVivo user
Mapping Software: Beginner ArcGIS user
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Beane, S., Culyba, R., DeMayo, M., & Armstrong, W. (2014). Exploring the medical home in Ryan
White HIV care settings: A pilot study. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care,
25(3),191-202. doi: 10.1016/j.jana.2013.10.007
Myers, J., Bradley-Springer, L., Dufour, K., Koester, K., Beane, S., Warren, N., Beal, J. & Frank, L.
(2012). Supporting the integration of HIV testing into primary care settings. American Journal of
Public Health, 102(6), e25-32. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300767
Beane, S. (2012, November). The Ryan White program evaluator’s toolbox: A best practices guide to
selecting the best statistical test. Poster presented at the Ryan White Grantees meeting,
Washington, D.C.
Beane, S., Culyba, R., DeMayo, M., & Armstrong, W. (2012, July). Exploring the Patient Centered
Medical Home in Ryan White funded HIV clinics: Propensity, progress, and promise. Poster
presented at the XIX International AIDS Conference, Washington, D.C.
Beane, S. (2011, November). A powerful method for the evaluator’s toolbox: Using meta-analysis with
small sample sizes. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Conference, Anaheim, CA.
Beane, S. (2011, August). Assessing immediate outcomes of an early intervention program. Paper
presented at the National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Johnson, C., Cutts, Q., & Beane, S. (2009, November). Program evaluation and public schools,
confronting the challenges. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association Conference,
Denver, CO.
Beane, S. & Cutts, Q. (2009, November). Using Dimensions products to streamline survey creation. Paper
presented at the SPSS Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Beane, S. (2009, April). Learning in two languages. Paper presented at the American Education Research
Association Conference Graduate Student Research Gala, San Diego, CA.
Beane, S. & Jack, A. (2006, November). Getting more out of your data: Using SPSS Text Analysis to
determine lottery player motivation. Paper presented at the SPSS Conference, Chicago, IL.