Amy A. Benson
Kingsley,IA
Summary
Caring and enthusiastic Elementary School Principal with good leadership skills excited to walk alongside a school building with high expectations for all.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
SEBH System Coach
Northwest AEA
07.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with School Leaders to look at MTSS in all areas: literacy, math, and behavior.
- Professional development planning and delivery.
- Ensuring state compliance with ESSA designated schools.
- Delivering licensure renewal courses specifically in the area of behavior, mental health, and student engagement strategies.
- Trainer of Restorative Practices, Building Strong Brains and Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Shared Curriculum Director
Lawton-Bronson, WC, And KP
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Wrote and secured Teacher Leadership & Compensation grants for all 3 districts.
- Implemented TLC from the ground up.
- Worked closely with Teacher Leaders to offer support and training.
- Implemented Eagle Time to foster relationship building and SEL in k-12.
- Designed and delivered professional development.
- Wrote state reports and uploaded to CASA.
MS Language Arts Teacher
Kingsley-Pierson
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, leading to improved performance for struggling learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units.
Education
Master of Arts - Pk-12 Administration
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA12.2011
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Briar Cliff College
Sioux City, IA05.1996
Skills
- Fostering relationships
- Collaboration and communication
- Team Player
- Self-motivated
- Hard-working
- Servant Leadership
- Data-Driven
References
Dr. Jill Brown/ Northwest AEA, Director of Instructional Coaching, 6800 Discovery Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51101. (712) 222-6061. jbrown@nwaea.org.
Dr. Rochelle Maynard/ Morningside University, Education Department Head, 1501 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA 51106. (712) 274-5000. maynardr@morningside.edu.
Jesse Pedersen/ Fire Lieutenant, Sioux City Fire & Rescue, Sioux City, IA 51101. (712)251-2328.
Adam Bisenius/ Ridge View CSD, Superintendent, 519 E. Maple St., Holstein, IA 51025. (712) 368-2641. adambisenius@rvraptors.org.
Timeline
SEBH System Coach
Northwest AEA
07.2018 - Current
Shared Curriculum Director
Lawton-Bronson, WC, And KP
07.2014 - 06.2018
MS Language Arts Teacher
Kingsley-Pierson
08.2007 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Pk-12 Administration
Morningside College
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Wayne State College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Briar Cliff College
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