Beverly Ball

A retired veteran teacher returning to work after a five-year hiatus. Seeking an employment situation where I can reframe my skills as a teacher, craftsperson, and writer to best contribute to a new work environment.

Innovation Specialist - Mackintosh Academy Boulder - Boulder, CO

(2016-08 - 2018-08)

• Established the Design Lab, a dedicated space for K-8 students to learn fabrication, electronics, and programming skills to support the practice of engineering design at all grade levels.
• Created a K-8 Design/Fab scope and sequence so that all Mackintosh students graduate with the highest level of computational literacy.
• Designed and delivered original Design curriculum for Middle School students in alignment with International Baccalaureate standards and expectations.
• Collaborated with K-5 teachers to enhance their curricula with design and engineering concepts and sensibilities. Offered after-school enrichment classes for all ages in electronics, fabrication, and engineering.

Teacher - Denver Academy - Denver, CO

(2001-08 - 2015-06)

• Wrote and delivered differentiated curriculum high-school English/Literature, Craft-Tech, Geometry, and Seminar courses, addressing the learning challenges of the Denver Academy special-needs population.
• Established and maintained the Welding/Fabrication program for middle and high-school students. Established Craft-Technology Lab and wrote/received grants to fund them: $85,000 for the Saipe Family Metal Arts Studio; $5600 from the CenturyLink Teachers and Technology Grant Program.
• Designed and taught visual arts courses for 1st-12th graders – Paper Engineering, Ceramics & Electronics, Art & Code, Middle-School Makers, Puppetry, E-Textiles, 3D Printing, Encaustics, Collage, Taking Things Apart, Objects of Exaggerated Size.
• Served on professional committees, sponsored clubs and activities, planned education trips for high- and middle-schoolers, presented at professional conferences, and mentored incoming teachers.
• Received Teacher of the Year award in 2004.

Education Developer - Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Denver, CO

(1997-08 - 2001-06)

• Designed and developed 100 yearly adult and family-education courses, lectures, workshops, symposia, and special events to compliment and expand upon Museum competencies, temporary and permanent exhibits, and current scientific research. Restructured and redesigned scope of offerings, mission and content. Tripled lectures/courses revenue.
• Coordinated all programming efforts – research, budget, negotiation, promotion, scheduling, teacher training, and managing committee of volunteers. Collaborated with scientists, community groups, and other SCFD institutions to make science accessible and relevant to the public.

MFA - Creative Writing/Poetry - University of Oregon, Eugene (1993-09 - 1995-05)

Creative Writing Program - San Diego State University (1992-09 - 1993-05)

BA - Rhetoric - University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (1988-09 - 1992-05)

Art/Design - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (1982-09 - 1985-05)