Devin M. Beliveau
devin.beliveau@gmail.com
www.devinbeliveau.com
Twitter: @beliveauclass
PROFILE
Nationally recognized 21st-century educator with 14 years in the public high school classroom. Expertise in classroom technology, project-based learning, personalized learning, student motivation, and public speaking. Ready to attain a leadership position to share my experience with teachers to improve student achievement.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA — Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with a Focus on Technology - 2017
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA — Master’s Degree in Education - 2005
Colby College, Waterville, ME — Bachelor’s Degree in Government - 2001
EXPERIENCE
Social Studies Department Chair, Samueli Academy, Santa Ana, CA — 2014-Present
Founding social studies teacher at innovative new public charter high school. Facilitated creation of vertically-aligned department focused on improving student writing skills. Developed award-winning project-based curriculum and taught 10th grade World History (integrated with English 10 with a focus on National History Day) and AP European History courses. Established school partnerships with World Affairs Council-Orange County and Orange County Public Libraries. Designed and taught performance-based Music Appreciation elective course.
Online Lesson Author, nearpod.com (part-time) — 2015-2016
Authored interactive online social studies lessons to be viewed and downloaded by teachers and students worldwide. Lessons have been viewed 95,000 times online.
Social Studies Teacher, Thornton Academy, Saco, ME — 2007-2014
Taught project-based, technology-infused curriculum in US History, World History, Government, and People & World Cultures. Focus on National History Day and Project Citizen curriculum. Government students collaborated with Saco City Council. Chaired reaccreditation committee. Assistant General Manager to student-run TV station TATV.
State Representative, Maine House of Representatives, Augusta, ME — 2011-2012
Elected to serve as the representative of District 151 (Kittery & Kittery Point, ME) in the 125th Maine Legislature. Authored legislation that expanded York County Community College by adding precision machining certificate program.
LEADERSHIP ROLES
A-G Course Approval Coordinator, WASC Leadership Team, Truancy Reduction Initiative, PLC Leader, PD Facilitator, Advisory Program Evaluator - Samueli Academy
Mentor Teacher - University of California, Irvine; University of New England
Professional Development Presenter - National Council for the Social Studies, California Council for the Social Studies, Maine Council for the Social Studies
Intern with the Head of School - Thornton Academy
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Becker Award for Global Understanding, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) -2015
National History Day - Maine State Championship (Coach) - 2010, 2011, 2013
“VIP” Teacher finalist in faculty of 130 teachers - Thornton Academy - 2012
Keynote Speaker - Mitchell Institute Annual Conference - 2011
ETS Recognition of Excellence - Social Studies Content Knowledge Praxis Test - 2009
CERTIFICATIONS
California Administrative Services Credential, Certificate of Eligibility
California Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Studies
California Single Subject Teaching Credential, Introductory Music
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Staff Columnist (part-time) - The Weekly Sentinel, Wells, ME - 2008-2010
Assistant to the Principal - The MATCH School, Boston, MA - 2003-2004
AmeriCorps Volunteer - “I Have a Dream” Foundation, Boulder, CO 2001-2002
Camp Counselor/Trip Leader - Pine Island Camp, Belgrade Lakes, ME 1998, 2001
SKILLS & INTERESTS
-Drums/guitar/harmonica -Video production -Basic French language
-Barbershop Quartet -Ultimate Frisbee -Running
-Hiking (hiked 2,173-mile Appalachian Trail while raising money for alma mater Hall-Dale High School)
-Tustin, CA AYSO Soccer Volunteer Coach
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS (Past & Present)
-ASCD -NCSS -California & Maine Councils for the Social Studies
devin.beliveau@gmail.com
www.devinbeliveau.com
Twitter: @beliveauclass
PROFILE
Nationally recognized 21st-century educator with 14 years in the public high school classroom. Expertise in classroom technology, project-based learning, personalized learning, student motivation, and public speaking. Ready to attain a leadership position to share my experience with teachers to improve student achievement.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA — Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with a Focus on Technology - 2017
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA — Master’s Degree in Education - 2005
Colby College, Waterville, ME — Bachelor’s Degree in Government - 2001
EXPERIENCE
Social Studies Department Chair, Samueli Academy, Santa Ana, CA — 2014-Present
Founding social studies teacher at innovative new public charter high school. Facilitated creation of vertically-aligned department focused on improving student writing skills. Developed award-winning project-based curriculum and taught 10th grade World History (integrated with English 10 with a focus on National History Day) and AP European History courses. Established school partnerships with World Affairs Council-Orange County and Orange County Public Libraries. Designed and taught performance-based Music Appreciation elective course.
Online Lesson Author, nearpod.com (part-time) — 2015-2016
Authored interactive online social studies lessons to be viewed and downloaded by teachers and students worldwide. Lessons have been viewed 95,000 times online.
Social Studies Teacher, Thornton Academy, Saco, ME — 2007-2014
Taught project-based, technology-infused curriculum in US History, World History, Government, and People & World Cultures. Focus on National History Day and Project Citizen curriculum. Government students collaborated with Saco City Council. Chaired reaccreditation committee. Assistant General Manager to student-run TV station TATV.
State Representative, Maine House of Representatives, Augusta, ME — 2011-2012
Elected to serve as the representative of District 151 (Kittery & Kittery Point, ME) in the 125th Maine Legislature. Authored legislation that expanded York County Community College by adding precision machining certificate program.
LEADERSHIP ROLES
A-G Course Approval Coordinator, WASC Leadership Team, Truancy Reduction Initiative, PLC Leader, PD Facilitator, Advisory Program Evaluator - Samueli Academy
Mentor Teacher - University of California, Irvine; University of New England
Professional Development Presenter - National Council for the Social Studies, California Council for the Social Studies, Maine Council for the Social Studies
Intern with the Head of School - Thornton Academy
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Becker Award for Global Understanding, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) -2015
National History Day - Maine State Championship (Coach) - 2010, 2011, 2013
“VIP” Teacher finalist in faculty of 130 teachers - Thornton Academy - 2012
Keynote Speaker - Mitchell Institute Annual Conference - 2011
ETS Recognition of Excellence - Social Studies Content Knowledge Praxis Test - 2009
CERTIFICATIONS
California Administrative Services Credential, Certificate of Eligibility
California Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Studies
California Single Subject Teaching Credential, Introductory Music
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Staff Columnist (part-time) - The Weekly Sentinel, Wells, ME - 2008-2010
Assistant to the Principal - The MATCH School, Boston, MA - 2003-2004
AmeriCorps Volunteer - “I Have a Dream” Foundation, Boulder, CO 2001-2002
Camp Counselor/Trip Leader - Pine Island Camp, Belgrade Lakes, ME 1998, 2001
SKILLS & INTERESTS
-Drums/guitar/harmonica -Video production -Basic French language
-Barbershop Quartet -Ultimate Frisbee -Running
-Hiking (hiked 2,173-mile Appalachian Trail while raising money for alma mater Hall-Dale High School)
-Tustin, CA AYSO Soccer Volunteer Coach
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS (Past & Present)
-ASCD -NCSS -California & Maine Councils for the Social Studies