Diana Beabout
Educator, Leader, Innovator, Coach, Facilitator, Consultant
Technology, idea and people advocate
practical, organized, detail-oriented, productive
excellent listener, communicator, facilitator
Focused on getting all voices represented/heard
“Diana is … an outstanding professional educator and leader … with proven ability to lead
initiatives, manage projects, build capacity in staff and engender trust. . . . an exemplary
educator who can speak to effective teaching and learning at all levels . . . a genuine individual
who develops fruitful professional relationships with her colleagues … and who possesses all the
skills and qualities critical for leadership in the ever changing world of education.”
Endorsements by Colleagues & Administrators
Currently Facilitator and Mentor for Online Professional Learning at Eduro Learning and Educational Technology Consultant at Jeffco Public Schools
▪ Educator with extensive experience in public schools in the United States and international schools in China, Qatar and Japan, known for professionalism, advocacy and contributions
▪ Leader accomplished in working with administrators and teachers to support division level and school wide goals and initiatives related to student success, instructional practice, professional learning, learning innovation and curriculum development
▪ Technology Innovator, Advocate, Facilitator & Trainer and eLearning Coach assisting schools, teachers and coaches to transform practice with the use of contemporary learning strategies and technology
▪ Presenter/Trainer frequently invited to present/train at in-services and external events
Education
University
Masters Degree in Education
Curriculum & Instruction,
National-Louis University, St. Louis, MO USA 12/2001
Teacher Certification coursework
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL USA 05/1992
Bachelor of Arts
History Major-Political Science Minor,
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL USA 05/1989
Social Sciences curriculum
Institute of European Studies, England, 08-12/1988
Certificates and Endorsements
Certification, Secondary Social Studies
(Professional), State of Colorado exp 07/2024
Endorsement, English as Second Language
(ESL), Linguistically Diverse/K-12, State of
Colorado exp 07/2024
Certificate of Educational Technology &
Information Literacy (COETAIL), 2013 Buffalo State
SUNY
Apple Teacher, 2017 (all badges for iPad and Mac earned)
Google Certified Educator Level 1, 2017
Professional Experience
Innovation Coach (August 2018-June 2020)
Provided support and resources for faculty and students regarding innovative teaching practices with technology embedded in learning.
Lead IT Teacher (August 2016-June 2018)
leading ICT team and teaching technology skills classes and supporting teachers and students with technology integration in the classroom
Shekou International School (SIS), Shenzhen, China, 2011- 2016
Learning Innovation Coach (August 2013-June 2016)
Leading, training, coaching and supporting Elementary & Early Childhood teachers in transforming their instructional practice through use of technology
Humanities Teacher (August 2011-July 2013)
Grade 6-7 Integrated Social Studies & English and eLearning Electives
*SIS was recognized as an Apple Distinguished School and 21st Century Learning School of the Year in 2014
Alameda High School, Lakewood, Colorado USA, 2007 - 2011
Teacher, English as a Second Language (ESL)
English Language Development, Beginning & Intermediate, and sheltered English Language Arts, Geography, American Government and Study Skills at public secondary school that earned authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in 2010
Adams County School District 14, Commerce City, Colorado USA, 2004 - 2007
Teacher, Kearney Middle School (2006 - 2007)
Grade 7 Social Studies and READ 180 program facilitator
Instructional Coach, Adams City High School (2004 - 2006)
accountable for providing professional development support to teachers on voluntary individual, small
group and faculty-wide basis in public school, with goals of improving instruction and enhancing learning
Additional Teaching Experience
Teacher, Ferguson Middle School, Ferguson Missouri USA (1999-2004)
Grade 7 and 8 Social Studies as member of 2-year teaching team
Teacher, Winfield Junior High School, Winfield Missouri USA (1995-1999
Grade 7 Social Studies & Geography
English Instructor, AEON Corporation, Suwa Japan (1989-1990) and Kurashiki Japan (1992-1995)
Workshops, Events & Communications
These are professional workshops and events that I have facilitated, co-facilitated and/or organized, examples of videos and blog posts I have produced, and professional online panels I have participated in.
Coaching & Professional Learning
Eduro Learning, Facilitator and Academy Mentor for The Coach microcredential, 2016-present
Coaching: Theory to Practice (online course) 2014-2017
COETAIL (Certificate of Educational Technology and Information Literacy)
Course Facilitator (Online 13 cohort, February 2021 - current)
Course Facilitator (Online 9 cohort, September 2017 - May 2018)
Coaching Essentials (teacher workshop)
Coaching Conversations (teacher workshop)
21st Century Learning Conference, Hong Kong February 2019
Coaching for Change (pre-conference workshop)
Building Capacity for Professional Sharing (teacher workshop)
Videos and Blog Posts
Blog Posts and Videos for Eduro Learning and #coachbetter
ISS Webinar: Online Learning and Assessment (April 2020)
5 Steps to Move From "Having Coaches" to a "Coaching Culture" (February 2020)
The Best Approaches to Have Difficult Conversations with Teachers as an Instructional Coach (January 2020)
How do you manage change as an instructional coach? Introducing the #hypecycle! (October 2019)
The Professional Development Gap for Instructional Coaches (February 2019)
The Power of Social Media for Professional Development Featuring the #isedcoach Team (February 2019)
Coach. Better. Ep 16: Demonstrating Your Value As a Coach (December 2018)
Coach.Better: Episode 11: Going 1:1 (May 2018)
Coaching Fundamentals video series (March 2018)
Assessment & Reflection
Routines for Reflection (teacher workshop)
Reflecting with Visible Thinking Routines (teacher workshop)
Assessing Learning with Digital Resources (teacher workshop)
Making Thinking Visible with Digital Resources (teacher workshop)
Events
Technology: Experience & Proficiency
Highly competent, self-motivated, independent learner, comfortable and proficient with
technology; constantly seeking technologies with potential for applications in education and easy
adaptability to classroom use
Digital Resources, Platforms & Apps
*Extensive experience using a variety of iOS & OSX, Microsoft and third-party applications for productivity and educational purposes
*Experience in use of Google Applications for Education including administrative functions
*Used Edublogs platform (education division of WordPress) for professional blog & mentoring peers and students in developing blogs and digital portfolios
*Have initiated, organized and moderated Twitter chats (#isedcoach, #chatsis and #qfschools) and participates in other education and technology Twitter chats
Multimedia Productions
*Transform: Snapshots of Contemporary Teaching and Learning (iBook) 2015 (co-authored)
*A Deep Dive Into Learning Innovation (video) 2014 (contributed to organization & production)
Videos I produced independently
Video Conferencing with Young Learners 2016
Enhancing Book Clubs with Digital Resources (COETAIL Final Project) 2014
Twitter and a Kindergarten Classroom 2014
Documenting Plant Growth in the ECLC2 Garden 2014
Grade 2 Students Use Blogs to Create Digital Portfolios 2014
Contact Me!
Clean Design Co. 2015