Kierston

Beets

2300 Wakarusa Dr
Apt O4
Lawrence, KS 66047
785.418.8812
kierstonbeets@gmail.com

Education

Kansas State University; Manhattan, KS

Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary

Master of Science in Education, School Counseling

Profile


Classroom Experience

Minors: Leadership Studies, Communication Studies, Theatre

Certification: 6-12 Speech/Theatre

School Counselor, USD 497, Southwest MS; Lawrence, KS - Aug. 2015-Present

-Advocate for students

-Mentor students in both individual and group setting

-Participate in school improvement teams

Speech and Drama Teacher, USD 497; Lawrence, KS - Sept. 2015-May 2016
-Co-teaching experience with the SWMS classroom theatre teacher
-Assist in creating lesson plans

-Fostered growth and development with speaking/theatre skills

Graduated: 2012

Anticipated: 2016

SPED Therapeutic Para, USD 497; Lawrence, KS - Aug. 2013-May 2015

-Collaborate with the lead teacher to create lesson plans for multiple dierent
subjects

-Develop and lead groups regarding social skills

-Support students on classroom assignments

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Honors & Activities

Substitute Teacher, USD 290; Ottawa, KS - Feb. 2013-Aug. 2013

Spring Play Director, USD 233; Olathe, KS - Jan. 2013-Feb. 2013

Student Teacher, USD 233; Olathe, KS - Aug. 2012-Dec. 2012

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, KSU; Manhattan, KS - Mar. 2009-July 2012

Member, School Counseling Student Organization Summer 2014-Present

Member, Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Organization Fall 2011-Present

Recipient, Semester Honors Multiple Semesters

Member/Alumna, Sigma Kappa Sorority Fall 2008-Present

Recipient, Truman Gates Memorial Scholarship Spring 2008-Spring 2012