Anita DeBenedictis
Forked River,NJ
Summary
Proficient in strategic planning, problem-solving, and professional challenges utilizing interpersonal techniques to help individuals in need of supportive guidance to navigate conflicts and internal concerns. Dependable and passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Ready to help achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Berkeley Township Board Of Education
Bayville, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Taught phonics, phonemic awareness, reading skills to individual and small groups.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Vice President for District Teachers Union
Berkeley Township School District
Bayville, NJ
07.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Facilitated workshops and training for staff on best practices and protocols to work in a healthy, productive environment.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Collaborated with administration and Board of Eduction members to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Representing all union members protecting their rights.
- Attend leadership workshops and conferences, keeping current on the latest changes and laws.
Contract Negotiator for Berkeley School District
Berkeley Township School District
Bayville, NJ
07.2015 - Current
- Facilitated successful negotiations, constructing complex financial rate structures and drafting contract language.
- Liaised with different departments to coordinate information and data gathering for contract development.
- Managed assigned contracts throughout lifecycle, identifying need for and implementing amendments, renewals, terminations and other necessary contractual actions.
- Prepared product proposals, contract terms and conditions and document modifications.
- Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as company representative.
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Internal Concerns and Grievance Representative
Berkeley Township School District
Bayville, NJ
09.2010 - Current
- Reviewed complaints and claims from workplaces about civil rights, determined validity and helped build satisfactory resolutions.
- Interviewed persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
- Investigated employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
- Took notes on interviews and other workplace investigations, compiled records and organized documentation for cases.
- Examined complaints made by workers, conducted interviews and mediated disputes.
Teacher
Berkeley Township Board Of Education
Bayville, NJ
09.2002 - 06.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Berkeley Township Board Of Education
Bayville, NJ
09.1998 - 06.2002
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Monitored students' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Documented developments in students' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Built solid understanding of individual student issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FLBachelor of Science - Speech Audiology And Pathology
Stockton University
Absecon, NJBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stockton University
Absecon, NJBachelor of Science - Gerontology
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJSkills
- Academic Instruction
- Social Perceptiveness
- Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Environments
- Activity Organization
- Instructional Techniques
- Grievance Procedures
- Employee Surveying
- Utilization Management
- Grievance Resolution
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Management Team Leadership
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Berkeley Township Board Of Education
09.2021 - Current
Vice President for District Teachers Union
Berkeley Township School District
07.2015 - Current
Contract Negotiator for Berkeley School District
Berkeley Township School District
07.2015 - Current
Internal Concerns and Grievance Representative
Berkeley Township School District
09.2010 - Current
Teacher
Berkeley Township Board Of Education
09.2002 - 06.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Berkeley Township Board Of Education
09.1998 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Audiology And Pathology
Stockton University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stockton University
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Camden County College