Alexis L. Benson

• Dean's List 2019-2023
• 3.67 GPA

• Provided instruction for 24 students in core subject areas.
• Enhanced student motivation and participation through development of daily, diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
• Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
• Evaluated student progress through 2 weekly formative assessments in each subject, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
• Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.

• Taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Mathematics.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Implemented pre and post assessments to gauge learning growth throughout summer learning program.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.

• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers grades K-5th based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
• Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort toward academic goals.

• Planned and implemented different curriculum-based activities to enhance overall development and growth of 24-30 students.
• Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
• Communicated frequently with all parents about student growth and progress to support struggling students.
• Observed student involvement and ideas to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
• Maintained detailed records of attendance in accordance with KinderCare Policy.

For the summer months, I assisted in implementing all-day care for the school age, "Uproar", summer program. This program included 75-125 students in one large classroom. Additionally, during school months we ran the after school care program for 20-30 students per classroom. Both programs included duties such as:

• Preparing and implementing artistic and physical activities for groups of 15-40 students per activity.
• Enforcing program rules during activities to maintain discipline.
• Managing and properly preforming bus loading and unloading procedures for field trips.
• Safely transporting 20 students in passenger van to field trip locations
• Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for following day.
• Preparing and explaining behavior reports to parents for students with behavior issues.
• Maintaining positive and trusting relationships with students and their families.

• Provided language support to help 4 students with hearing disabilities learn and grow.
• Supported student learning objectives through one-on-one assistance, twice daily.
• Collated classroom materials from lead teacher to prepare for daily instruction and activities.
• Oversaw all students in classroom to monitor, enforce rules and support instruction from general education teacher.
• Partnered with lead teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum and student's personal goals and objectives.
• Supervised students and enforced school rules during recess periods.