Gail Bennett
Summary
Middle school math teacher bringing 27-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 7 Math Teacher Park View Middle School
Cranston Public Schools
2016.09 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for students.
- As Olympians team leader, facilitated meetings with team and parents, acted as a liaison between team and administrators, organized and maintained student data.
- Peer Tutoring/Homework Club Advisor responsible for recruiting and supervising high school student volunteers who came to Park View to work with students in need of academic support. Also responsible for recruiting, and supporting the academic needs of 15-20 middle school students.
- Supported student teachers and practicum students from URI by advising on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Support instruction through the use of Google Workspace.
- Facilitate parent communication through Talking Points app
- Grade and assessment reporting through Aspen.
Grade 3 Teacher Oaklawn Elementary
Cranston Public Schools
2002.09 - 2016.06
- Spark Grant recipient
- URI practicum student mentor
Grade 6/8 MathTeacher Bain Middle School
Cranston Public Schools
1997.09 - 2002.06
- Algebra 1 teacher
- URI Teachers and Technology program facilitator
Grade 7 Science Teacher
Woonsocket Education Department
1996.09 - 1997.06
- Collaborated with math teacher to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to earn MLL certification to better serve the needs of learners.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RIMaster of Arts - Teaching Mathematics
Providence College
Providence, RICertificate Of Graduate Study - Mathematics Intervention
Rhode Island College
Providence, RISkills
- Critical Thinking
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Team Collaboration
- Data-driven decision-making
- Real-world application
- Student Engagement
Certification
Rhode Island
Elementary grades 1-6
Middle Grades Math grades 6-8
Middle Grades Science grades 6-8
Multi language learners endorsement k-12
References
Mr. Alex Kanelos
Principal
Park View Middle School
(401) 270-8090
Mr. Joseph Valletta
Team Leader - Seven Wonders
(401) 263-5331
Mrs. Tricia McCusker
Special Educator
(401) 523-5711
Timeline
Grade 7 Math Teacher Park View Middle School
Cranston Public Schools
2016.09 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher Oaklawn Elementary
Cranston Public Schools
2002.09 - 2016.06
Grade 6/8 MathTeacher Bain Middle School
Cranston Public Schools
1997.09 - 2002.06
Grade 7 Science Teacher
Woonsocket Education Department
1996.09 - 1997.06
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Rhode Island College
Master of Arts - Teaching Mathematics
Providence College
Certificate Of Graduate Study - Mathematics Intervention
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island
Elementary grades 1-6
Middle Grades Math grades 6-8
Middle Grades Science grades 6-8
Multi language learners endorsement k-12
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