Allyson Bennett
Leonardo,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Middletown Township Public Schools, specializing in workshop instruction. Expert in Orton-Gillingham and Wilson methods, with a knack for fostering parental involvement. Achieved district-wide recognition for professional development in literacy, showcasing exceptional leadership and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Development Teacher
Middletown Township Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2024
- To assist staff in identification of academically at-risk students
- To provide prescriptive intervention strategies and remediation for academically at-risk students by working with students and staff
- To provide teacher support by modeling appropriate reading strategies in classrooms
- To identify and teach small groups of academically at-risk reading students in order to address their diagnosed needs
- To meet with staff and provide appropriate professional development and additional resources (e.g., alternative programs, materials, strategies etc.)
First Grade Teacher
Middletown Township Education Association
09.2007 - 06.2017
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Certification - Wilson Reading System
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.2023
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist Certification
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2017
Master of Arts - Reading Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL01.2012
Certificate - Teacher of Students With Disabilities
Kean Universtiy
Union, NJ05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2007
Skills
- Wilson Certified Practitioner
- Orton-Gillingham trained
- Project Read trained
- Presented district-wide professional development on Word Study, Reading, and Writing Workshop
- Planned and implemented school-wide parent workshop on Comprehension Strategies
- Served as Lab-site teacher for Reading and Writing workshop for district
- Conducted Writing Workshop training for paraprofessionals throughout district
- Provided Master Teacher Labs on Word Study and Writing Workshop
- Attended multiple Teachers College Institutes for Reading and Writing
- Mentored 5 student teachers as board-approved mentor
- Presented district-wide professional development in Reading Workshop for grades K-5
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2011
- Edutopia 3rd Place Winner for Best Educational Parody of 2015 for “Dear Summer Read- er”
Affiliations
- NJ Literacy Association
Certification
New Jersey State Certification in Elementary Education
New Jersey State Certification in Special Education (TOSD)
New Jersey State Reading Specialist Certification
New Jersey Middle School English Certification
Timeline
Reading Development Teacher
Middletown Township Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2024
First Grade Teacher
Middletown Township Education Association
09.2007 - 06.2017
Certification - Wilson Reading System
Fitchburg State University
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist Certification
Capella University
Master of Arts - Reading Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
Certificate - Teacher of Students With Disabilities
Kean Universtiy
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kean University
New Jersey State Certification in Elementary Education
New Jersey State Certification in Special Education (TOSD)
New Jersey State Reading Specialist Certification
New Jersey Middle School English Certification
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