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Diane Bennett

Madison,NJ

Summary

Energetic 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd Grade General Education Teacher

School of St. Elizabeth
09.2018 - Current
  • Designs and implements clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction aligned with diocese standards and New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).
  • Works independently and collaborates with other elementary education professionals and uses defined pedagogical processes.
  • Incorporates Google Suite technology and other multimedia platforms and strategies into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Interacts with students and parents, analyzes learning issues, creates action plans and offers challenges and encouragement.
  • Develops and implements discipline strategies using incentive programs, prompts and visual cues to maintain classroom order.
  • Monitors each student's progress, formally and informally, using variety of assessments and grading rubrics and revamps strategies to maximize success.
  • Administers NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Test three times per year to monitor academic progress and growth of each student.
  • Provides individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Provides individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Aids students to develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Schedules and directs field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Coordinates and conducts annual school Spelling Bees (Grades 1-4, 5-8) through Scripps National Spelling Bee organization.
  • Acts as Assistant Director for annual school musical.

3rd Grade General Education Teacher

Deerfield School
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction aligned to district curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).
  • Integrated technology into instruction through development of interactive Notebook Software lessons and SMART Board utilization.
  • Collaborated and co-taught with Special Education Teachers on daily basis to improve educational results of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Prepared students for and administered PARCC (The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) PBA and EOY Assessments.
  • Served on Math Assessment Framework committee to revise existing Math in Focus assessments to align with NJSLS and standards-based progress report.

4th Grade Leave Replacement Teacher

Franklin School
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Created daily lesson plans for all subjects aligned to district curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).
  • Executed Teachers' College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) instructional approaches learned from professional development workshops.
  • Determined student reading levels each quarter using Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessments.
  • Implemented Everyday Math strategies and games through daily math instruction.
  • Served on Math Night Committee and participated in school-wide Math Night and Bingo Nights.

4th Grade Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher

Kings Road School
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Created daily lesson plans for all subjects aligned to district curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).
  • Implemented Teachers' College Reading and Writing Program (TCRWP) instructional approaches.
  • Incorporated Singapore Math strategies to enrich and enhance existing math curriculum.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Elementary Instructional Assistant

Kings Road School
09.2006 - 11.2013
  • Collaborated with teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.


5th Grade Student Teacher

George Washington School
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Taught diverse group of students including ELL, gifted and “at-risk”.
  • Composed cross-curriculum expository writing prompts and effectively modeled response strategy utilizing text evidence.
  • Facilitated Balanced Literacy program utilizing shared, guided, and independent reading, vocabulary and grammar instruction, and engaging literacy centers.

Instructional Assistant

District Special Needs Preschool
01.2004 - 06.2006
  • Implemented instructional plans under direction and supervision of teacher.
  • Provided 1:1 and small group instruction.
  • Utilized visual, manipulative, organizational and time management supports.
  • Implemented and monitored behavior management systems.

Education

Master of Arts - Instruction and Curriculum – Elementary Education

Kean University
Union, NJ

Bachelor of Science - Management and Marketing

Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Classroom Management
  • Progress Assessment
  • Student Records Management
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Technology Integration
  • Time management

Certification

  • Licensed New Jersey Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (Standard Certificate)
  • Colorado State Board of Education License- Elementary Education (K-6) Issued 6/22/2021
  • IMSE Orton-Gillingham Methodology Training - 30 hours completed 7/2018

Timeline

3rd Grade General Education Teacher

School of St. Elizabeth
09.2018 - Current

3rd Grade General Education Teacher

Deerfield School
09.2015 - 06.2018

4th Grade Leave Replacement Teacher

Franklin School
09.2014 - 06.2015

4th Grade Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher

Kings Road School
11.2013 - 05.2014

5th Grade Student Teacher

George Washington School
01.2013 - 05.2013

Elementary Instructional Assistant

Kings Road School
09.2006 - 11.2013

Instructional Assistant

District Special Needs Preschool
01.2004 - 06.2006

Master of Arts - Instruction and Curriculum – Elementary Education

Kean University

Bachelor of Science - Management and Marketing

Philadelphia University

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