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Patrick Beisell

Patrick Beisell

6th Grade English Teacher (Teach For America)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Managing Associate at Benesch

  • Education

    • University of Missouri-Saint Louis

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Secondary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Thesis: “Bridging the Gap: Increasing Student Achievement Through User-Created Content Collaboration” MOST OUTSTANDING THESIS AWARD (2011) Annual award given to the best Masters thesis, as selected by the faculty of the Graduate School of Education (UMSL).

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      2012 - 2015
      Doctor of Law (J.D.) Law Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Campus Student Elections Commission, Board Member and Secretary (2012-2013). Harno Scholar, Fall 2012 (awarded to top 10% of class)Honors in Legal Writing, Fall 2012 & Spring 2013The Illinois Journal of Law, Technology & Policy, Articles Editor (2013).Research Assistant: Professor Robbennolt - Legal Ethics (2013).College of Law Scholarship: Merit-based scholarship (2012-2015).

    • Portland State University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) English Literature 3.75

      Activities and Societies: English Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, KPSU Radio Host/DJ, KPSU Music Genre Director, Arts and Culture Journalist at the Daily Vanguard, Freshman Class Senator, Oregon Student Association Board Member, United States Student Association Executive Board Member, Student-Alumni Relations Group FRANK ANDREW CLARKE & HELEN CLARKE MEMORIAL AWARD (2009) Awarded to one PSU undergraduate for a work of scholarly excellence in the English Department.PRESIDENT’S AWARD (2009) Awarded to 15 graduating seniors with records of outstanding community and university service.UNIVERSITY STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP (2008 – 2009) Scholarship given to all peer mentors in the University Studies program.NINA MAE KELLOGG AWARD (2006) Awarded to one sophomore for the best… Show more FRANK ANDREW CLARKE & HELEN CLARKE MEMORIAL AWARD (2009) Awarded to one PSU undergraduate for a work of scholarly excellence in the English Department.PRESIDENT’S AWARD (2009) Awarded to 15 graduating seniors with records of outstanding community and university service.UNIVERSITY STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP (2008 – 2009) Scholarship given to all peer mentors in the University Studies program.NINA MAE KELLOGG AWARD (2006) Awarded to one sophomore for the best original essay from any department in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.OREGON LAURELS SCHOLARSHIP (2006 – 2009) Merit based tuition remission scholarship. Show less

  • Experience

    • Hickman Mills School District

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      6th Grade English Teacher (Teach For America)

      • Improved student writing from an average of “1” (below basic) to a “4” (advanced), student mastery of Missouri state standards from 37 percent to 94 percent and student reading levels by an average of 2.5 years – all over the course of 8 months of instruction.• Designed and executed professional development for over 85 teachers as the only non-veteran staff member on the Lead Team.• Led a group of 8 teachers in the creation of new district-wide curriculum and assessments for 6th and 7th grade English.• Created and managed the school-wide Saturday Academy program, which provided academic remediation to over 75 students every weekend. Show less

    • JONES DAY®

      Oct 2015 - Sept 2024
      Associate

    • Benesch Law

      Sept 2024 - now
      Senior Managing Associate

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching Certificate

      Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Patrick Beisell
      Law Student Internship Grant Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) Jun 2013 One of 47 law students selected from over 500 applicants to receive summer funding, advising, education and career development.
    • Awarded to Patrick Beisell
      Crystal Apple Award - Apr 2011 Annual award given to 4 teachers in Kansas City for excellence in teaching and community service.
    • Awarded to Patrick Beisell
      Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America Jun 2004

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Oregon Humane Society on Aug 2000
      Oregon Humane SocietyAssociated with Patrick Beisell

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East on Apr 2003
      Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro EastAssociated with Patrick Beisell