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Beverly Peterson2341 SW Brookfield Street, Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 608-1509 cell [email protected]
Objective
To obtain a position that will make the most of my educational background in both counseling and teaching while allowing me to utilize my technological, organizational, problem-solving, and people skills.
Qualifications
Eight years delivering comprehensive elementary school counseling program Thirteen years teaching experience at K-8 level Three years public relations / educational outreach experience Two years adjunct faculty Emporia State University Kansas Teaching License with endorsements in both K-9 Elementary Instruction with
areas of emphasis in science & social sciences and K-9 Elementary School Counseling State of Kansas Standard of Excellence in Counseling Program Award school years- 2010-
2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015. Highly Qualified Certification with State of Kansas SIT Team (General Education Intervention Team) Facitator Section 504 Facilitator, Bullying Prevention Coordinator, Truancy Coordinator Suicide Prevention Coordinator Crisis team member Staff professional development presenter District Counselor Leadership Team member Superior communication skills both verbal and written Experience with accreditation and curriculum development Microsoft Office Specialist Certification and experience in training others and use of
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Publisher, various web browsers, Google Drive, PowerSchool, Tyler Pulse, Novell GroupWise, Adobe Photo Shop, Corel Paintshop Pro, various photo editing and other programs.
Web sites: https://sites.google.com/a/tps501.org/mcclure-peterson/home
https://www.facebook.com/McClureCounselorBev/
Experience
August 2008-Present Unified School District 501 Topeka, KS Elementary Counselor / General Ed Intervention Team & Section 504 Coordinator / School
Truancy Coordinator Delivered comprehensive guidance program Guidance Lessons K-5 in Academic, Social, & Career Areas Individual Counseling for Students Liaison to community and parents Resource for Teachers General Education Intervention Team (SIT) Facilitator Crisis Team Member Member-School Management & Planning Team Chair- Bullying & Suicide Prevention Program Staff Professional Development Presenter
October 2005- July 2008 Mental Health Center Emporia, KS Public Relations / Board Liaison /Administrative Coordinator Grant-writing & fund-raising Educational outreach, marketing, & public relations for the Center Author of monthly mental health article that is published in 13 area newspapers Plan & coordinate all community outreach programs, mailings, & PR events Chair of Wellness, Social, & Hospitality Committees Organizational Leadership Team member Co-Chair of United Way drive Create & design ads for all advertising Take & transcribe minutes of sensitive organizational meetings
2003-May 2005 Unified School District 284 Cottonwood Falls, KS 6th Grade Classroom Teacher 2003-2004 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher 2004-2005 Highly Qualified Certification from State of Kansas Writing NCA Committee Chair Reading & Math NCA Committee member 8th Grade students achieved State of Kansas Standard of Excellence in Reading 2005 as a result of
State testing scores Presented staff in-service training on STAR computer program, Accelerated Reading computer
program, Accelerated Math computer program Language Arts Curriculum Development Committee member
1991-2003 Unified School District 253 Emporia, KS 5th Grade Self-Contained Classroom Teacher ESU Adjunct Faculty- Supervised and mentored multiple college senior-level student teachers, over
100 college junior-level Phase I observers, and many freshman-level observers in education program
Trained 5th grade students in Microsoft Office computer programs and other educational computer programs
Presented staff professional development on Reading Renaissance and Accelerated Reading computer programs
Assisted in training staff in Accelerated Math computer program Assisted peer teachers with troubleshooting computer troubles
Active Participant on NCA Accreditation Profile and Math Committees, Math Curriculum Development and Text Adoption Committee, Inclusion Committee, Reading Renaissance/Accelerated Reader Committee, At-risk Children Committee, Social Committee, Parental Involvement Committee, and numerous other committees
Education
1994-1997 Emporia State University Emporia, KS
MS Counselor Education 4.0 GPA
1987-1991 Emporia State University Emporia, KS
B.S.E. Elementary Education Graduated Cum Laude
Activities & Honors KSDE Kansas Model School Counseling Program Standard of Excellence 2010-2011; 2011-
2012; 2012-2013; 2013-2014; 2014-2015 Officer & Member Compeer Board Of Directors President’s Honor Roll Dean's Honor Roll National Dean's List Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Endowment Scholarship Outstanding Academic Achievement Recognition
References Dr. Jennifer Gordon, Principal, USD 501, Topeka Public Schools, current supervisor2529 SW Chelsea Dr. , Topeka, Kansas [email protected] (785) 438-4340
Sue Grosdidier, Counselor Coordinator, USD 501, Topeka Public Schools , current coordinator 624 SW 24th St., Topeka, KS [email protected](785) 295-3046
Bill Persinger, CEO, Valeo Behavioral Health Care , former supervisor330 SW Oakley, Topeka, KS 66606 [email protected] (785) 273-2252
Kelli Sullivan, co-worker & middle school counselor, USD 501, Topeka Public [email protected] 2766 SW Arrowhead Dr, Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 221-6452
Val Patterson, former principal (retired), USD 501, Topeka Public Schools 2115 SW Van Buren St., Topeka, KS 66611 (785) 235-7420She will know me by my married name which was Beverly Cress. I took back my maiden name after my divorce.
