Customized Professional Development Presentations by Mr. Beam
Mr. Beam offers highly interactive presentations that model effective teaching strategies. While he can tailor content to meet the specific needs of your staff or organization, the following list provides a sampling of topics he has previously delivered. This list is not exhaustive—custom topics are always welcome.
1. School Culture and Climate
This session explores the foundational elements of a positive school environment. It incorporates 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. It also integrates the same four core philosophies listed above.
Note: These two sessions are often combined to provide a comprehensive look at both school-wide and classroom-level culture.
3. Why We Teach
A motivational session for educators at all stages of their careers. This presentation reconnects participants with their purpose and passion for teaching.
4. The Art of Questioning
This session focuses on crafting high-quality questions, improving questioning techniques, eliciting meaningful student responses, and effectively responding to a variety of student answers.
5. Navigating Change
Using the book Who Moved My Cheese?, this presentation addresses the emotional and practical aspects of dealing with change in educational settings.
6. Effective Teaching Strategies
This customizable session highlights 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 be adapted to 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
This session supports new or experienced administrators in developing and leading effective leadership teams within their schools.
12. Using A.I. as a tool for teachers.
This is a developing training as the technology continues to change. It includes a look at various A.I.'s and how to use them to develop lesson plans, activities, quizzes, and so much more.
Have a specific topic in mind?
Mr. Beam welcomes the opportunity to collaborate and design a session that meets your unique needs.