Tools for Learning, Inc. -- Sue Z. Beers, Lead Consultant

Tools for Learning, Inc. -- Sue Z. Beers, Lead Consultant

Specializing in Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas and Designing Professional Development Programs. For a listing of sample presentations, go to the "Consultant Profile" page!

Sample descriptions of workshops can be found on the Services page.

SUE Z. BEERS

During her 31 year career in education, Sue Z. Beers has been a middle and high school teacher, technology coordinator, and school administrator. She is currently the Director of the Mid-Iowa School Improvement Consortium, which serves over 110 schools districts in Iowa. Sue has worked with over 400 school districts in the areas of secondary reading strategies, effective teaching, Dimensions of Learning, student assessment and school improvement. She is co-author of:

Reading Strategies for the Content Areas: An ASCD Action Tool, Volumes I and II

Using Writing to Learn Across the Content Area: An ASCD Action Tool

and two new ASCD Action Tools in the areas of

Designing and Implementing Professional Development Programs

(Published March 2007)

and

Literacy Across the Curriculum

(anticipated publication in the Spring of 2008)

"Creating Strategic Readers" - May 2006
Feedback - Comments

I will use my new knowledge in the following ways:

"I will try to put more personal meaning into what I teach. I liked the suggestions on how to enhance vocabulary."

"I can definitely use many of these strategies in the classroom. I thought the many tools available were very helpful."

"I will be able to reach each of my students' learning styles. I have new strategies to use and focus on with language arts."

"Encourage math reading using the proper tools."

"I plan to take this information and share with others.

Comments about Sue

"Sue Beers is an outstanding presenter. I will eagerly watch for future opportunities to learn from her. Everything is top-notch!"

"This was an excellent workshop! Sue demonstrates a mastery of her material."

"Not only was the information very usable, but I like the fact that the presenter read the audience. She was able to pace well and realize when we need to engage, move, network, write or take a break."

"Sue has a true gift for what she does. She has a knack for keeping everyone interested and on task."

422 Johnson
Jewell, IA 50130
suebeers@netins.net
515-827-5261
Cell: 515-290-8500