Samual Beal
Sausalito,CA
Summary
Experienced educator and prospective doctoral candidate dedicated to the concept of the 'Alchemical Classroom,' where emotional safety serves as the precursor to cognitive growth. Seeking to leverage a background in neurodivergent learning and family systems analysis into rigorous clinical training within the depth psychology tradition.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
North Bridge Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered specialized, multisensory remediation to cohorts with complex dual-diagnoses (Dyslexia and ADHD), tailoring interventions to address deficits in executive functioning and processing speed.
- Executed evidence-based instructional modalities designed for neurodivergent cognitive profiles, creating a scaffolded environment that reduced anxiety and optimized cortical engagement.
- Synthesized clinical data from neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations (e.g., WISC-V) to inform targeted academic scaffolds and behavioral interventions.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary case management, serving as the primary liaison between families, external therapists, and pediatricians to ensure a cohesive therapeutic and educational strategy.
Private Academic Interventionist
Self-Employed
06.2025 - Current
- Provide specialized academic intervention across a broad developmental spectrum (2nd Grade Math to AP Biology), adapting instructional scaffolding to match diverse cognitive profiles.
- Utilize a depth-oriented approach to bypass psychological resistance in students with school-based trauma, facilitating a "return to safety" that allows cognitive learning to resume.
- Monitor student engagement and regulation to adjust intervention approaches dynamically, regularly debriefing families to ensure alignment between session breakthroughs and home environments.
6th Grade History & Language Teacher
Charles Armstrong
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Taught students with dyslexia and other language-based differences.
- Created curriculum using the Understanding by Design framework.
- Participated in all faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences. Communicated with advisors and parents in regards to student’s behavior and accomplishments.
Resident Humanities Teacher
Town School for Boys
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught history through project-based units.
- Taught ELA units using the Reader’s Workshop model.
- Assisted head teacher in composing narrative student evaluations. Observed and participated in student-parent conferences.
Experienced Associate in Asset Management, Alternatives
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed audits for registered investment companies; successfully pivoted from this financial career to pursue a vocation in human development and education.
Substitute Teacher
Teachers on Reserve
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Substituted K-12 at various schools in San Francisco, but primarily at San Francisco Day School (SFDS) and Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA). Experienced different school cultures, teaching methodologies and student bodies. Gained excellent experience in classroom management.
Resident 5th Grade Humanities Teacher (Year Two)
Town School for Boys
08.2019 - Current
- Co-taught and taught solo on campus during COVID-19.
- Created curriculum such as a 5th grade unit on Judaism, based on Understanding by Design. The unit focussed on the skills of compare and contrast and perspective. Assessed understanding through performance-based challenges.
- Built a classroom management practice on boundaries and inquiry, grounded in mindfulness and culturally responsive teaching.
- Co-led advisory, and created a mindfulness practice developmentally appropriate for 5th grade.
- Participated in all faculty meetings and student-parent conferences. Communicated with advisors and parents in regards to student’s behavior and accomplishments.
- Assisted head teacher in composing narrative student evaluations.
Education
BA - Accounting
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY01.2014
Skills
- Neurodivergent Learner Support
- Behavioral Regulation
- Group Dynamics & Individual Intervention
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mentoring
Timeline
Private Academic Interventionist
Self-Employed
06.2025 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
North Bridge Academy
08.2024 - Current
6th Grade History & Language Teacher
Charles Armstrong
08.2021 - 06.2024
Resident Humanities Teacher
Town School for Boys
08.2019 - 06.2021
Resident 5th Grade Humanities Teacher (Year Two)
Town School for Boys
08.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Teachers on Reserve
02.2018 - 05.2019
Experienced Associate in Asset Management, Alternatives
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2015 - 09.2016
BA - Accounting
State University of New York At New Paltz
Professional Development
- Teaching Generation AI-Z, Advancing Schooling, Skills, Relationships, and Learning in a Distracted, Uncertain AI Age (Feb 2026), The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco
- Structured Word Inquiry in Grades 4 & UP (Oct 2025)
- Decoding Math - Becky Lord (Oct 2025)
- Orton Gillingham Training - Morphology (Aug 2024), San Rafael
- High Tech Initiative - PBL Conference (March 2023), High Tech High, San Diego
- CATDC - Building Better Brains: Fostering Academic Success through Developing Executive Functioning Skills (Feb 2020), The Bay School of San Francisco