Mr. Beam delivers highly engaging and interactive presentations that model effective teaching strategies. Each session can be customized to meet the unique needs of your staff or organization. Below is a sample of topics he has successfully presented. This list is not exhaustive—custom topics are always welcome.
1. School Culture and Climate
Explore the foundational elements of a positive school environment through four key philosophies:
Choose Your Attitude
Make Someone’s Day
Be There for Others
Play – Have Fun
2. Classroom Culture and Climate
Designed for classroom teachers, this session encourages reflection on daily expectations and student relationships while integrating the same four core philosophies above.
Note: These two sessions are often combined to provide a comprehensive overview of both school-wide and classroom-level culture.
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3. Why We Teach
A motivational session for educators at all stages of their careers, reconnecting participants with their purpose and passion for teaching.
4. The Art of Questioning
Learn how to craft high-quality questions, improve questioning techniques, elicit meaningful student responses, and respond effectively to a variety of answers.
5. Navigating Change
Based on Who Moved My Cheese?, this session addresses the emotional and practical aspects of adapting to change in educational settings.
6. Effective Teaching Strategies
A customizable session highlighting a variety of instructional strategies, with an emphasis on cooperative learning and student engagement.
7. Supporting First-Year Teachers
Tailored for new educators, this session bridges the gap between teacher preparation programs and real-world classroom expectations. It can include school-specific policies and procedures.
8. Second-Year Teacher Reflection
Designed for teachers entering their second year, this session encourages reflection on lessons learned and strategies for continued growth.
9. Grading Practices
An in-depth look at grading philosophies, methods, and the true purpose of grades. Participants will explore both traditional and alternative approaches.
10. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) & Critical Friends Groups (CFGs)
Guidance on establishing and sustaining effective PLCs or CFGs to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
11. Building Leadership Capacity
Supports new or experienced administrators in developing and leading effective leadership teams within their schools.
12. Using AI as a Tool for Teachers
A developing training that explores various AI tools and how to use them to create lesson plans, activities, quizzes, and more.
13. Classroom Management
A full-day, interactive workshop providing hands-on training in effective classroom management strategies. Ideal for both new and experienced educators.
14. Enhancing Your PowerPoint
Practical tips for improving PowerPoint presentations, including advanced features and free external tools to create engaging, dynamic content.
15. Questioning
Examines the purpose of asking questions, strategies for eliciting student responses, and techniques for handling various situations.
Have a specific topic in mind?
Mr. Beam welcomes the opportunity to collaborate and design a session that meets your unique needs.