Enthusiastic early childhood professional with 20+ years of experience working with children and families in various capacities and a proven knowledge of education administration, curriculum development and classroom management. Passionate about developing young minds and inspiring a love of learning. Talented at cultivating nurturing and inclusive environments rooted in curiosity and development.
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Beth Benkel
Early Childhood Specialist
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Rembrandts
ART INSTRUCTOR
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Promote skill-building activities focused on still life drawings and cartooning abilities.
- Facilitate groups of 10-20 preschool and elementary students and provided one-on-one support when needed.
- Help increase student's overall academic performance, fine motor skills, social development and confidence.
TotSpot Preschool
DIRECTOR
07.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Directed team of 18 teachers and enforced high-quality early childhood standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Welcomed prospective families and engaged with parents and teachers to build nurturing relationships for children to thrive.
- Collaborated with other administrators and Quality First coaches to assess curriculum/activities to create engaging open-ended learning experiences.
- Offered resources and services to families in need of additional support.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Aleph Bet Preschool & Kindergarten
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
08.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Supervised and assisted 16 teachers in developing and implementing Reggio Emilia approach to learning and Conscious Discipline strategies.
- Served as Quality First Liaison and collaborated with Inclusion and Smart Support coaches to provide resources for teachers with students with challenging behaviors.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Lively Minds Institute
EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR
10.2018 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Participated in student recruitment, selection and admission.
- Fostered programs that resulted in increasing student's academic strengths, cultivated effective study skills and parent satisfaction.
- Coordinated with marketing team to publish program information on website and other marketing materials.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Summit School of Ahwatukee
CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
10.2010 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Nurtured positive relationships with students, teachers and parents.
- Maintained strong classroom management.
- Utilized hands-on activities and differentiated instruction strategies and for preschool and elementary students to boost understanding of material.
- Directed group activities to promote developmentally appropriate, play-based and project-based learning.
- Requested as preferential substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Campus Children's Center
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
08.1996 - 05.2000
Job overview
- Interviewed, hired and trained prospective teachers
- Developed and implemented emergent, multicultural, developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Prepared and maintained standards for NAEYC accreditation, DES, CCFP, DHS and ASU.
Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) from Psychology, Family Studies
05.1994
University Overview
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Detail-oriented
- Professional Development
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- CPR, LP Health Directions, 2022
- First Aid, LP Health Directions, 2022
- Fingerprint Clearance Card, Arizona Department of Public Safety, 2022
- Substitute Teacher, Arizona Department of Education 2010
Timeline
DIRECTOR
TotSpot Preschool
07.2022 - 05.2023
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Aleph Bet Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2021 - 07.2022
ART INSTRUCTOR
Young Rembrandts
07.2019 - Current
EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR
Lively Minds Institute
10.2018 - 04.2019
CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Summit School of Ahwatukee
10.2010 - 05.2018
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Campus Children's Center
08.1996 - 05.2000
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) from Psychology, Family Studies
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