Carlos Griffin-Benitez
Homestead,FL
Summary
Business and computer science educator who connects classroom learning with real-world execution. Brings curriculum design, student-centered instruction, stakeholder communication, and program leadership with a background in Agile, operations, and team coaching. Known for building accountability, supporting competition readiness, and turning business experience into practical student learning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty, Business/Computer Science Department & DE
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
Miami, FL
08.2026 - Current
- Directed planning for the business and computer science department, coordinated execution of program priorities, and managed stakeholder communication to align departmental goals.
- Delivered dual-enrollment coursework in collaboration with St. Thomas University and Marymount University, enhancing access to higher education for students.
- Guided DECA activities, overseeing student business projects and competition readiness to foster practical skills and engagement in program operations.
High School English Teacher
Miami Dade Public Schools
Miami, Florida
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Supported student-centered, data-driven instruction for grades 9-12 in 90-minute blocks, utilizing formative checks and mastery tracking to enhance academic growth.
- Adjusted instruction for diverse learners by developing tiered tasks and scaffolds for striving students while providing enrichment for advanced students.
- Built high-expectation classroom culture emphasizing ownership and accountability, incorporating principles from Marine Corps leadership development.
- Used iPads, Google Classroom, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite in daily lessons to support engaging project-based learning and quality student work products.
- Applied project management and process discipline from Agile and Lean Six Sigma to support lesson design, unit planning, and curriculum delivery.
Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum Master), Retail & Direct Technology
Capital One
McLean, VA
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Improved program increment delivery success rate from 55% to 85% through proactive PI planning, dependency management, and impediment resolution.
- Led delivery management, capacity planning, and release communications for three engineering teams in Fortune 100 financial services organizations, ensuring alignment with project timelines and stakeholder expectations.
- Drove two product launches generating 300K+ in account growth by collaborating with product owners on roadmap development, defining business requirements, and facilitating stakeholder communications.
- Leveraged Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Jira, and Confluence to deliver high-quality outcomes across the full product lifecycle.
- Brought real-world subject-matter experience directly transferable to high school instruction in business management, product, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Program and Project Manager
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA / San Diego, CA / Camp Lejeune, NC
11.2011 - 11.2019
- Authored a 65+ page program policy and established formal handling processes for an organization of 1,100+ personnel; passed two agency audits with the highest grading possible across 35 inspectable functional areas.
- Managed training and operations program for 260+ personnel, overseeing budget, forecasting, resource allocation, and personnel development to enhance program effectiveness.
- Revitalized failing program in 75 days, implementing process improvements that cut inventory cycle time by 90% and reduced waste by 35%.
- Responsibly managed $525,000+ in classified equipment with zero loss across a 14-month high-pressure operational deployment.
- Mentored and developed 10 direct reports, leading process improvement projects on time and within resource constraints to foster team growth.
Head Varsity Golf Coach
South Dade Senior High School
Homestead, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Led varsity golf program in the second consecutive season, overseeing practice planning, match coordination, FHSAA compliance, equipment management, and parent communication to ensure smooth operation and team success.
- Developed individualized improvement plans for each student-athlete using video analysis and performance metrics, drawing on GOLFTEC training and 2,500+ hours of professional coaching experience.
- Mentored student-athletes on academic accountability, character, sportsmanship, and college recruitment, aligning athletic development with high-expectations classroom culture to foster well-rounded growth.
Golf Coach and Performance Instructor
GOLFTEC
Annapolis, MD
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered 2,500+ individualized coaching sessions to students ages 8-75, building tailored development plans grounded in motion-capture data, biomechanics, and performance metrics.
- Ranked #2 regionally in coaching revenue ($225K annually) for two consecutive years through client acquisition, conversion, and retention strategy.
- Managed a personal book of business, overseeing sales, lesson delivery, and client relationship management to maximize customer lifetime value.
- Executed expert club fittings with GOLFTEC systems (launch monitors, lie/loft analysis, shaft optimization) to enhance equipment sales and improve client performance.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management
Syracuse, NY12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Leadership and Management
National University, School of Business & Management
La Jolla, CA01-2019
Skills
Certification
Florida Temporary Educator Certificate, English 6-12 (valid through July 2029), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), CPR & First Aid Certified
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Languages: Bilingual English / Spanish
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- High School English Teacher
- August 2024 – Present
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools | Homestead, FL
- Plan and deliver student-centered, data-driven instruction to grades 9-12 in a 90-minute block, using formative assessment, mastery tracking, and weekly diagnostics to drive measurable academic growth.
- Integrate iPads, Google Classroom, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite into daily instruction to create engaging, project-based learning experiences and high-quality student work products.
- Differentiate instruction across diverse learner populations, designing tiered tasks and scaffolds for striving students and enrichment for advanced students within the same class.
- Build a high-expectation classroom culture grounded in ownership, accountability, and personal growth, drawing on Marine Corps leadership development and mentorship.
- Apply project management and process discipline (Agile, Lean Six Sigma) to lesson design, unit planning, and curriculum delivery.
Timeline
Faculty, Business/Computer Science Department & DE
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
08.2026 - Current
High School English Teacher
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2024 - 06.2026
Head Varsity Golf Coach
South Dade Senior High School
08.2024 - Current
Golf Coach and Performance Instructor
GOLFTEC
12.2022 - 06.2024
Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum Master), Retail & Direct Technology
Capital One
11.2019 - 11.2022
Program and Project Manager
United States Marine Corps
11.2011 - 11.2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Leadership and Management
National University, School of Business & Management