Andie Benjamin
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Dedicated Educator seeking a Leadership role to leverage 22 years of experience in the education sector. Personable and communicative with exceptional relationship-building skills Well-versed in developing and implementing educational programs to drive learning objectives and foster high-quality learning environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Instructional Coach
PS 140X The Eagle School
2009.09 - Current
- Identify, select, refine, and create Common Core-aligned and user-friendly curricula, assessments, and resources in mathematics in K-5 grades.
- Assist with disaggregating and analyzing Baseline, Benchmark, and other district assessment data to help guide teachers’ instructional decisions.
- Demonstrate exemplary math instruction for K-5 teachers through research-based practices: observation, coaching, model lessons, collaborative lesson planning, and small and large group professional development.
- Participate in collaborative grade-level meetings to assist in analyzing and utilizing assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.
- Conference weekly with the principal and assistant principals to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards instructional goals.
- Assist in preparing grade 3-5 students for taking the NY State Math Exam.
- Build and cultivate relationships with parents and community members to support the mathematics vision.
- Develop Standard-base Math Curriculum Maps for grades K-5 and a pacing calendar.
- Help make recommendations regarding instructional materials.
- Enhance student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques, including whole group, individual, small group, and modeling, to provide a solid foundation and positive attitude towards education.
- Monitor and report the effectiveness and progress of improved mathematics instruction and student performance to building principal and assistant principals.
- Plan and facilitate professional development activities for teachers.
- Supervised Academic After School Program.
- Implement the use of technological activities to meet the needs of individual students.
- Enhance student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques, including whole group, individual, small group, and modeling, to provide a solid foundation and positive attitude towards education.
- Serve several years as grade leader, fostering collaboration among colleagues on best educational practices.
- Serve as school’s Inquiry Team member, looking at data collected in reading, writing, and math; using data to identify a change in instructional practice that will accelerate learning for a group of underperforming students.
- Provide early intervention assistance to struggling students.
- Utilize technology in sessions to enhance student learning further.
- Maintain detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
- Converse with parents about student progress and develop individualized solutions to areas of concern.
Assessment Coordinator
PS. 140 The Eagle School
2018.09 - Current
- Analyze testing data and identify problematic areas.
- Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Develope partnerships with parents and community organizations to build awareness, increase support, and share resources.
- Design or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Conduct professional development on state testing protocols.
- Prepare test materials before testing dates.
- Ensure accurate test booklets are decimated and returned.
- Ensure students receive accommodations aligned to Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Secure test materials after assessments.
- Ensure test booklets are organized correctly before sending them to the scoring site.
- Coordinate with administrators about matching assessments with the curriculum.
- Organize and allocated resources to meet the needs of students and teachers.
ELA/Math Assessment Organizational Team Member
New York City Department Of Education, New York
2012.04 - 2023.05
- Keep an accurate inventory of test booklets for scoring.
- Performed quality assurance of over 10,000 test booklets before and post-scoring to ensure accuracy.
- Track scoring progress.
- Contribute to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Ensure test booklets are packaged correctly to be sent back to schools after completing the scoring process.
First Grade Teacher
PS. 140X The Eagle School
2004.09 - 2009.06
- Plan standard-based lessons according to the requirements of the first-grade curriculum.
- Utilize data to drive small group instruction.
- Assess student learning progress and comprehension with routine formative and summative assessments.
- Enforce rules of behavior that drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implement classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organize classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment for students.
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Drive student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, and actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborate with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Promote exploration of the building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
PS 140X The Eagle School
2001.01 - 2004.06
- Educate students on foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promote sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintain well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instruct and guide children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Organize activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Select appropriate stories based on children's ages and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Create a safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Set and enforce rules to maintain children's safety and created a welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Prepare group activities to enhance children's socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Help children develop motor skills in preparation for kindergarten.
- Foster reasoning and problem-solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Observe children to identify individuals' needs for additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allow for ample outdoor discovery time in the schedule each day.
- Address behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Use positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Conference with families to discuss student progress, activities, and behaviors of each child.
Education
Certificate Candidate - Educational Leadership
Wallace Leadership Fellows Program
New York, NY06.2023
Education Specialist Degree EdS - Curriculum, Instruction And Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, KS2018
Master of Science - School Building Leadership
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY2007
Masters of Science - Early Childhood Education
City College of The City On New York (CCNY)
New York, NY1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The State University of New York
Stony Brook, NY1993
Skills
- Assessment Tools
- State Testing Support
- Student Performance Data
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Needs Assessments
- Data Analysis
- Computer Technology
Accomplishments
- Technical Proficiencies
- Google Suit for Educators: Docs/Drive/Sheets/Slides/Jamboard/Meet/Gmail/Classroom/Forms
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook/WordPerfect/PageMaker
- Internet Navigation/Apple Product: Mac Book, IPad
Certification
- Permanent Teaching Certificate
- School Building Leadership Certificate (SBL Re-issued)
- Thinking Maps Certificate
Timeline
Assessment Coordinator
PS. 140 The Eagle School
2018.09 - Current
ELA/Math Assessment Organizational Team Member
New York City Department Of Education, New York
2012.04 - 2023.05
Math Instructional Coach
PS 140X The Eagle School
2009.09 - Current
First Grade Teacher
PS. 140X The Eagle School
2004.09 - 2009.06
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
PS 140X The Eagle School
2001.01 - 2004.06
Certificate Candidate - Educational Leadership
Wallace Leadership Fellows Program
Education Specialist Degree EdS - Curriculum, Instruction And Assessment
Walden University
Master of Science - School Building Leadership
Mercy College
Masters of Science - Early Childhood Education
City College of The City On New York (CCNY)
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The State University of New York
- Permanent Teaching Certificate
- School Building Leadership Certificate (SBL Re-issued)
- Thinking Maps Certificate
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