Addrienne S. Bennett
Chancellor Middle School, Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Fredericksburg
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Virginia-licensed educator with more than twenty five years of experience fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of elementary and middle school students. Preparing to pursue a Master of Science in School Counseling to expand my ability to support students' academic achievement, social-emotional well-being, and future success.
Work History
Sixth Grade Teacher
10 Years 7 Months- Teach Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) English and U.S. History to approximately 30 sixth-grade students each year.
- Design and implement engaging, student-centered lessons that promote academic achievement, critical thinking, and collaboration.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators to support student success.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic, social, and emotional learning needs.
- Use formal and informal assessment data to monitor progress and guide instructional decisions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze student performance and implement effective instructional strategies.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences and maintain ongoing communication regarding academic progress, behavior, and student goals.
- Foster a respectful classroom culture by modeling positive behavior, encouraging student leadership, and supporting students' social-emotional development.
Fifth Grade Teacher
5 Years- Taught all core academic subjects aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) for fifth-grade students.
- Developed engaging lessons that promoted academic achievement, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.
- Built meaningful partnerships with students, families, and colleagues to support student success.
- Implemented The Leader in Me framework to develop leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, and interpersonal skills.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs and promote an inclusive classroom environment.
- Used assessment data to guide instruction and improve student achievement.
- Collaborated with instructional teams to strengthen curriculum and student outcomes.
- Maintained regular communication with families through conferences and ongoing progress updates.
Kindergarten Teacher
4 Years- Taught the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) curriculum in all core academic subject areas.
- Fostered foundational literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and positive classroom behaviors.
- Established strong partnerships with students, families, and colleagues to support student growth and school readiness.
- Administered formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
- Created engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that encouraged curiosity and confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with students
families
colleagues
and administrators.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills with experience leading grade-level teams and mentoring peers.
Student-centered classroom management focused on respect
engagement
and positive behavior.
Skilled in developing supportive relationships that foster academic
social
and emotional growth.
Experienced in analyzing student data to guide instruction and improve student outcomes.
Committed to equity
advocacy
collaboration
and continuous professional growth.
Timeline
Sixth Grade Teacher
Chancellor Middle School, Spotsylvania County Public Schools
01.2016 - CurrentRead More
Fifth Grade Teacher
Harvie Elementary School, Henrico County Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2016Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Harvie Elementary School, Henrico County Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2011Read More
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science from Business
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