Cristina Bennett
Educator
Tomball,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable educator successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and student goals. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD- Reed Elementary
Houston, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support and differentiated supports.
- 5th Grade Team Leader for 5 of the 9 years I have been at Reed. Discussed and coordinated team activities, school wide events, and information through weekly team meetings.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Administrative Assistant
St. Hope Foundation
Houston, TX
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Conducted insurance verification and preauthorizations and managed patient charts.
- Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
Front Desk Manager
Hampton Inn By Hilton
Houston, Texas
06.2003 - 04.2011
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
- Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments.
- Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 08.2008 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Undetermined
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX 06.2003 - 05.2008
Skills
Elementary education
undefinedTimeline
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD- Reed Elementary
08.2013 - Current
Administrative Assistant
St. Hope Foundation
05.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
Sam Houston State University
08.2008 - 05.2011
Front Desk Manager
Hampton Inn By Hilton
06.2003 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Undetermined
Lone Star College System
06.2003 - 05.2008
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