Alison Benkovic
Stoney Beach,MD
Summary
National Board Certified educator with over 20 years of experience serving multilingual and advanced learners in a Title I setting. Recognized as Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year (2026–2027) and Scripps National Spelling Bee Educator of the Year Finalist (2026). Demonstrates measurable student impact, with 86% of multilingual learners meeting or exceeding WIDA/ESSA growth targets in 2026. Leads instructional improvement through curriculum development, teacher mentorship and co-teaching practices, as well as fostering family engagement, with a focus on equity, access, and expanding opportunities for diverse learners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Development Teacher (K–5)
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
- Served ~50 multilingual learners annually
- Deliver targeted interventions, improving access to grade-level content for multilingual learners
- Collaborated and co-teach to enhance student growth
- Lead newcomer programs including holiday giving and student-authored book celebrations
- Teacher for summer school engaging students in focused learning environments (2005-current)
Advanced Academics Facilitator (K–5)
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2015 - Current
- Promote equitable identification practices for multilingual and underrepresented learners, fostering inclusive educational environments
- Facilitate identification and placement processes for advanced learners, enhancing targeted instruction across grades via a universal screening and data analysis process
- Deliver professional development for teachers through PLC and online courses focused on advanced, twice-exceptional, and multilingual learners
- Conduct workshops for parents and students to prepare them for advanced curricula
- Support CoGAT assessment implementation and data analysis
- Model lessons for classroom teachers on novel studies
- Annually implement the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Curriculum Writer
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2010 - Current
- Created instructional materials and scaffolds for multilingual learners to enhance accessibility and understanding across classrooms for the Office of Multilingual Achievement
- Developed newcomer curriculum aligned with language proficiency and content standards to support student integration
- Collaborated with educators to align content with learning standards.
- On several committees for evaluating texts and novels for the Office of Advanced Academics
- Conducted research on best practices in instructional design.
Leadership Team
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2007 - Current
- Guide instructional priorities as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team and the Shared Decision-Making Team
- Mentor National Board candidates to enhance reflective practice and achieve certification success
- Design and deliver professional learning including New Teacher Orientation and Advanced Academics training
- Presented data and instructional strategies at school and grade-level meetings to inform teaching practices
- Mentor teacher for education students from Loyola University (2010-2015)
Integration partner
Chadwick Elementary School
- Current
- Integration partner between Baltimore County Public Schools and Community College of Baltimore County for parents to have local English classes at the school and to build in school-aligned practices and policies
- Strengthened family engagement and access for multilingual families by developing tailored outreach initiatives
- Plan culturally responsive practices including Ramadan accommodations and Hispanic Heritage Month activities
- Train others on interpretation tools, including Language Line, Talking Points, and PocketTalks
- Lead APTT family engagement events focused on literacy in English and home languages
- Co-plan several events, including annual Cultural Connections, family resource drives, and Spring Flint
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Delivered structured literacy instruction, enhancing reading and writing skills for diverse learners
- Differentiated instruction and utilized assessment data to tailor learning experiences, fostering individual student growth
- Present data, scaffolding strategies, and instructional practices at school and grade-level meetings
Education
Post-Master's Certification - TESOL
Notre Dame of MD University
01-2018
Master's Degree - Reading Education
Towson University
01-2011
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
01-2005
Affiliations
- TABCO
- NEA
- MSEA
- NCTE
Certification
- National Board Certified Teacher (English as a New Language), 12/31/25
- Advanced Professional Certificate (APC), Maryland State Department of Education, 06/30/30
- Elementary Education, ESOL, Reading Specialist, Maryland
- Orton-Gillingham
- WIDA
- AVID (Grades 3-6)
- Science of Reading
- Special Education
Awards
- Teacher of the Year, Baltimore County Public Schools, 2026-2027
- Elementary Teacher of the Year, Baltimore County Public Schools, 2026-2027
- Scripps National Spelling Bee Educator of the Year Finalist, 2026
- National Board Certified Teacher, 2025
- 20-Year Service Award, 2024
- Rookie of the Year, 2008
- Consistently ratings of Highly Effective on observations and end-of-year evaluations
- Featured in COABE Journal, 2025
Family And Community Leadership
- Integration partner between Baltimore County Public Schools and Community College of Baltimore County for parents to have local English classes at the school and to build in school-aligned practices and policies
- Strengthened family engagement and access for multilingual families by developing tailored outreach initiatives
- Plan culturally responsive practices including Ramadan accommodations and Hispanic Heritage Month activities
- Train others on interpretation tools, including Language Line, Talking Points, and PocketTalks
- Lead APTT family engagement events focused on literacy in English and home languages
- Co-plan several events, including annual Cultural Connections, family resource drives, and Spring Flint
Ongoing Professional Learning And Training
- Trained in Orton–Gillingham and LETRS to apply strategies for phonics and literacy development
- SIOP
- Annual Multilingual Learners Conference at Towson University
- Spanish for Educators courses
- Public Speaking Courses
Timeline
English Language Development Teacher (K–5)
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
Advanced Academics Facilitator (K–5)
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2015 - Current
Curriculum Writer
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2010 - Current
Leadership Team
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2007 - Current
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Chadwick Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2018
Integration partner
Chadwick Elementary School
- Current
Post-Master's Certification - TESOL
Notre Dame of MD University
Master's Degree - Reading Education
Towson University
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Salisbury University