Chassity A. Benward
Gamerco
Summary
Professional educator ready to inspire and guide young minds. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Adaptable and dependable, with focus on teamwork and effective communication. Proficient in integrating technology to enhance learning experiences.
Dynamic educator at San Juan School District, I enhanced academic outcomes through data-driven strategies and hands-on projects, achieving notable improvements in student performance. Expert blending innovative teaching methods with effective problem-solving skills to create a positive learning environment.
Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans that align with educational standards and engage sixth-grade students. Utilizes interactive teaching methods to foster supportive and stimulating learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Teacher
San Juan School District
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Developed data-driven instructional strategies to address individual student needs and improve academic outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Managed afterschool tutoring program, providing additional support for struggling students to achieve academic success.
- Actively participated in school-wide committees focused on improving overall campus culture, fostering collaboration between educators for enhanced student experiences.
- Utilized various assessment methods to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly throughout the school year.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning strategies in the classroom, encouraging critical thinking skills among students through open-ended questions and problem-solving tasks.
- Utilized data to help guide tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 instruction.
- Reduced behavioral issues in the classroom by implementing consistent disciplinary strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, integrating cross-curricular concepts into lesson plans for a more comprehensive learning experience.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom instruction and expose students to real-world applications of course content.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, discussing student performance openly while maintaining sensitivity towards individual family situations.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive school community.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
Bank Teller
San Juan Credit Union
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between the bank and its clients.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing account inquiries.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in increased client retention and loyalty.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
- Identified fraudulent activities by diligently monitoring transactions and reporting suspicious activity to management.
- Contributed to a welcoming branch environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for both staff members and customers alike.
- Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Supported branch management in achieving operational excellence through adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal procedures.
- Increased efficiency within the teller line by sharing best practices among colleagues, leading to shorter wait times for customers.
- Processed loan payments accurately, contributing to the overall efficiency of branch operations.
- Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
- Assisted customers in opening new accounts, facilitating a smooth onboarding process for new clients.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and provide exceptional service to customers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development programs offered by the bank, staying up-to-date with industry trends and enhancing job performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
- Educated customers on online banking and mobile banking applications.
- Handled various accounting transactions.
- Monitored and verified suspicious activity on customer accounts.
- Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Blanding05-2019
No Degree - General Studies
Dine College
Tsaile, AZ11-2010
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Assessment strategies
- Feedback delivery
- Knowledgeable in core curriculum
- Provide a variety of hands-on learning experiences to assist students in reaching mastery in the State Core Standards
- Visual aids creation
- Social-emotional learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Knowledgeable in Navajo- Díne Culture
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Student support
- Smartboard operation
- Curriculum implementation
- Curriculum development
- Classroom instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Knowledgeable about technology
- Student needs assessment
- Literacy skills
- Attendance tracking
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Quality education
- Assigning and grading work
- Student records management
- Bilingual in [Navajo- Díne Language]
- Behavior management systems
- Proficient in software
- Certified generalist teacher for [kinder-8th grade]
- Academic performance evaluations
- Resource management
- Experience teaching [Math, science, reading, writing, social studies, STEAM, Native America Culture]
- Student progress reporting
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Licensed in Elementary Education, Utah
- Standardized testing
- Student rapport building
- Tutoring experience
- IEP implementation
- Public speaking expert
- Academic program evaluation
- Lesson planning expertise
- Hands-on learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Instructional planning
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Supervisory skills
- Grading proficiency
Accomplishments
- Awarded as "Outstanding Elementary Educator Region VII" in 2022 by Utah Science Teaching Association
- "Lead Science Teacher, 3rd-6th Grade" with Montezuma Creek Elementary School
- English as a second language (ESL) Endorsement
Certification
- Utah Elementary Education License
- English as second language (ESL) endorsement
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Navajo- Díne
Limited Working
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher
San Juan School District
08.2019 - 05.2024
Bank Teller
San Juan Credit Union
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Utah Elementary Education License
- English as second language (ESL) endorsement
- First Aid Certification
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
No Degree - General Studies
Dine College
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