Brook Bennett
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Hands-on educational leader with a proven track record in Riverview Gardens School District, excelling in data analysis, community relationships, and curriculum development. Passionate about enhancing student engagement and fostering teacher growth through targeted professional development. Committed to implementing effective behavioral interventions that drive student achievement and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Riverview Gardens High School
St. Louis, MO
07.2020 - Current
- Assist the principal in the development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts related to student achievement and interventions, including attendance, assessments, and behavior.
- Observe and evaluate teachers across grade levels and content areas, providing timely feedback and support where needed.
- Prepare and present professional development on various systems and strategies, including PBIS, data teams, student engagement, and classroom management.
- Support teachers with understanding and implementing curriculum.
- Work with building leadership to provide a variety of supports for students and families, including counseling, mentoring, and behavioral interventions.
- Analyze data and collaborate with teachers to implement teaching strategies based on findings.
Instructional Coach and Assessment Coordinator
Riverview Gardens School District
St. Louis, MO
01.2013 - 07.2020
- Model teaching strategies and assist in lesson planning
- Facilitate weekly PLCs with a focus on data-driven instruction
- Develop, revise, and implement curriculum using Backward Design
- Provide timely feedback to teachers using Jim Knight's Instructional Coaching approach.
Teaching experience
Riverview Gardens High School
St. Louis, MO
01.2010 - 01.2013
- English II, English III, Journalism
- Department Chair
- Building Leadership Team
- PLC Facilitator
Teaching experience
Eton (International Baccalaureate)
Mexico City, MX
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Teacher of English and grammar in grades 7-9
- Talent Show Coordinator
Teaching experience
Colegio Ingles de Puebla
Puebla, MX
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Teacher of English and grammar in grades 7-9
Teaching experience
New York City Department of Education
New York, NY
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Seventh grade English
- Fifth grade classroom teacher
- New York City Teaching Fellow
Education
Ed. Specialist - Administration
Arkansas State University
Online01.2018
Masters - Teaching Secondary English
Pace University
New York City01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Central Florida
Orlando01.1998
Skills
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Teacher evaluation
- Professional development
- Student engagement
- Behavioral interventions
Awards And Credentials
- Missouri Leadership Academy, 05/01/18
- District Academic Achievement Award, 05/01/14
- Monsanto Excellence in Education Award, 05/01/15
- Missouri Principal Certification K-12
- English 9-12 Missouri Certification
- Language Arts 5-9 Missouri Certification
- Secondary English 7–12 New York Certification
- New York City Teaching Fellow
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Riverview Gardens High School
07.2020 - Current
Instructional Coach and Assessment Coordinator
Riverview Gardens School District
01.2013 - 07.2020
Teaching experience
Riverview Gardens High School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Teaching experience
Eton (International Baccalaureate)
01.2009 - 01.2010
Teaching experience
Colegio Ingles de Puebla
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teaching experience
New York City Department of Education
01.2002 - 01.2007
Ed. Specialist - Administration
Arkansas State University
Masters - Teaching Secondary English
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Central Florida
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