Jen Beyst
Executive Director & Co-Founder, TransformED
Experience
2015 - Present
Executive Director,
TransformED
TransformED provides targeted cognitive skills training for individuals, aged 5 and above. Cognitive skills training can improve an individual’s performance in academics, extracurricular activities, and relationships. Cognitive skills training has also been clinically demonstrated to be an effective adjunct to traditional treatment protocols for those undergoing substance abuse rehab, emotional or physical trauma recover, or seeking to address neurodegeneration.
2017 - Present
Transition Specialist,
Achieve Employment Services
Provide training and instruction necessary to help clients develop requisite skills for finding employment or transitioning to an educational program that aligns with their future employment goals.
2015 - 2016
Co-Founder and Head Administrator
TransformED College & Career Academy
Oversaw all program development, curriculum creation, and program delivery for students grades 3 – 12. Taught English, Language Arts, and History.
2009 - 2014
Executive Director
LearningRx of Rochester
Brought LearningRx to Rochester, MN. Built a team of highly qualified, certified cognitive skills trainers. Supervised and directed the cognitive training of more than 480 individuals.
2007 - 2008
Center Director,
Sylvan Learning of Rochester
Provided oversight and training to staff of certified teachers. Consulted with parents and clients to develop appropriate tutoring plans.
2004 - 2006
Educational Therapist
Master Teacher,
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota
Provided one-one educational therapy to struggling readers using the Orton-Gillingham approach. Supervised practicum experience for new trainees.
Education
2017
Master Cognitive Function Therapist
2011
Certified Parenting Coach
1989
Bachelor of Science in Teaching,
Secondary English
Graduated with honors. Published various original creative works in University Publication.
Skills
Volunteering
Women of WingSpace
2017 - 2019
Co-Leader
Master Networks
2015 - 2016
Chapter President
Women in Leadership Devel.
2015 - 2016
Mentorship Committee
Family Development Forum
2013 - 2016
Founder & Speaker
Dodge Refreshed
2013 - 2014
Making Healthy Choices a Reality
Business Networking Intnl.
2007 - 2009
Chapter Vice President
Devoted Hearts
2007 - 2009
Co-Founder & Chapter Leader
Mother & More
2007 - 2009
Chapter Co-Leader