Jessica Beaty Bajan,
Research Specialist I
Phone: 979-847-7318
E-mail: jbeaty@tamu.edu |
Qualifications
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Doctoral course work with Lamar University Ed.D in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education projected graduation 2026
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Educational Leadership Principal Certification (University of St. Thomas, Houston)
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Master of Science in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Missouri State University)
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Sign Language/Basic Communication Certificate (Southwestern Illinois College)
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Murray State University)
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Texas Educator Certificates (Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Special Education, Generalist, Grades: Early Childhood – 6th grade, English as Second Language Supplemental, Principal)
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Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Basic Certification
Experience
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Research Specialist I (March 2026 - present)
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Research Associate (February 2025 - February 2026)
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Learning Support Specialist II, TCALL- (August 2023-January 2025)
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Elementary Special Education Teacher, College Station ISD (1 year)
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Elementary Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Bryan ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Muscatine CSD (Iowa) (7 years)
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Special Education ARD Facilitator, Bryan ISD (2 years)
Current Duties/Roles with TRAIN PD at TCALL
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Compiles and reviews data and metadata related to statewide professional development activities
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Implements and maintains data collection systems for tracking the effectiveness of regional workshops, webinars, and field-based training initiatives
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Collects qualitative and quantitative samples to measure the impact of training on instructor performance
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Analyzes implementation data to identify service delivery gaps and areas for professional development needs
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Collaborates with community partners to communicate research findings through publications and reports that drive sustainable improvements in Texas adult literacy
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Trains Graduate Research Assistants and technical staff on PD evaluation and Adult Education research
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