Angela Benevenia
Morris Plains
Summary
Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
9th Grade Class Moderator
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
Caldwell
09.2024 - Current
- Organized and coordinated grade-wide events and fundraisers, fostering school spirit and promoting student engagement.
- Acted as a liaison between 9th Grade Homeroom Representatives and administration (Dean of Student Life) to communicate relevant information.
- Collaborated with 9th Grade faculty and the counseling department to implement action plans for students with academic, social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues.
English Literature Teacher, 9th Grade, 11th Grade
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
Caldwell
09.2023 - Current
- Created, planned and taught a rigorous Grade 9 and Grade 11 English Language Arts curriculum to serve a unique single-gender community for both college preparatory and honors level courses.
- Planned relevant classroom activities and work to reinforce lessons through active student engagement.
- Differentiated instruction for individuals with specific learning needs.
- Assessed accomplishments of students on a regular basis, informally and formally.
- Collaborated within the English Department and with the History Department in order to renew the school's accreditation.
- Managed classroom and practiced flexibility within a school culture of high expectations and multiple administrative turnovers in a short time.
English Language Arts Teacher, 6th Grade
Maplewood Middle School
Maplewood
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Planned and taught district-provided Teacher's College English Language Arts curriculum while meeting the needs of a diverse socioeconomic student population.
- Planned relevant classroom activities and work to reinforce lessons through active student engagement.
- Differentiated instruction for individuals with diverse, specific learning needs.
- Assessed accomplishments of students on a regular basis, informally and formally.
- Participated in program training, weekly staff meetings and case management meetings.
- Monitored and planned club meetings based on student needs and interests (Creative Writing Club and Harry Potter Club via YouthNet).
Teacher Intern (Student Teacher)
Maplewood Middle School
Maplewood
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Planned and taught district-provided Teacher's College English Language Arts curriculum while meeting the needs of a diverse socioeconomic student population.
- Planned relevant classroom activities and work to reinforce lessons through active student engagement.
- Differentiated instruction for individuals with diverse, specific learning needs.
- Assessed accomplishments of students on a regular basis, informally and formally.
- Participated in program training, weekly staff meetings and case management meetings.
- Monitored and planned club meetings based on student needs and interests (Creative Writing Club and Harry Potter Club via YouthNet).
English & Math Instructor (K-8)
Eye Level Tutoring
Livingston
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught Eye Level math and English curriculum to children ranging from preschool (age 4) to eighth grade (age 14).
- Managed 2-5 students working independently on math and/or English at a time, providing individualized instruction to each student.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Teaching English (Secondary)
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Literature
Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY05.2018
Skills
- Event coordination
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Stakeholder communication
- Instructional design
- Educational assessment
Certification
- NJ Certificate of Advanced Standing, Secondary English
- Substitute Teacher - Essex County, NJ
Extracurricular Activities
Sigma Tau Delta, Executive Board (Secretary) Scatterbomb Comedy Troupe (President)
Awards
- Cum laude
- Lasallian Summer Research Scholar (Grant Recipient)
- Pen & Sword Leadership Society
- Sigma Tau Delta (National English Honor's Society)
Timeline
9th Grade Class Moderator
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
09.2024 - Current
English Literature Teacher, 9th Grade, 11th Grade
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
09.2023 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher, 6th Grade
Maplewood Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2023
Teacher Intern (Student Teacher)
Maplewood Middle School
09.2020 - 05.2021
English & Math Instructor (K-8)
Eye Level Tutoring
01.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Teaching English (Secondary)
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Literature
Manhattan University