Geraldine Benton
Thornton,NH
Summary
Curious and intuitive Senior Educational Assistant with specialized knowledge in Curriculum and Technology. Experience includes 30 years of participation in educational settings. Adept at developing and implementing curriculums and procedures to ensure foundation of skills.
Program Manager offering 20 years overseeing daily program operations and administrative tasks. Proven leader with expertise coordinating with faculty, students and community leaders to achieve program goals. Serviced over 75 students per year with individual educational needs.
Results-oriented Education Program Coordinator determining deadlines, managing timelines and securing deliverables for individual program development. Working knowledge of higher education systems, including recruitment cycles, admissions systems and processes. Self‐motivated, energetic, outcome‐driven individual with strong interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, dependable Classroom Teacher experienced in internal liaison with departments to ensure educational programming aligns with scheduling and operating procedures. Committed to providing support to communicate student views and perceptions to address school initiatives. Willingness to adapt to quickly-changing environment. Experienced Teacher of middle school sciences including . Uses teacher-student collaborative method to keep students attentive and involved in learning process. Provides flexible instructional programs creating positive class environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Highly qualified Science Teacher with [Number] years of experience teaching middle and high school [Area of expertise]. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations. Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Motivated Science Teacher demonstrates scientific concepts by using apparatus, experiments, charts, sketches and other instructional aids. Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design and instructs pupils in proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment and plant and animal life. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide orderly, productive environment during instructional activities and support educational mission.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Warren Village School
08.2023 - Current
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners; provided personalized support that contributed to marked improvements in overall understanding of course material.
- Served as a mentor and advisor for students interested in pursuing careers in science-related fields, guiding them through college applications and scholarship opportunities.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
Classroom Teacher
Mount Prospect Academy
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to four by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and lunchroom to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Straightened classroom, placing books back on shelves and clearing tables to keep areas well-maintained and organized.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
Senior Bank Teller
Northway Bank
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Processed 100 cash withdrawals and deposits per day accurately and efficiently.
- Adhered to strict guidelines regarding financial and customer data to avoid breaches and information misuse.
- Fulfilled diverse duties to provide customer service, operate money counters, balance and replenish ATMs, maintain accounts and open new accounts.
- Promoted facility security by monitoring customer behaviors and following established protocols to protect individuals and assets.
- Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with zero error rate.
- Served approximately 100 customers each shift, remaining composed and professional even in high-stress situations.
- Offered every customer exceptional service levels by remaining friendly and professional during every transaction.
- Counted as much as $10,000 in daily funds with manual and machine-assisted methods.
- Conducted special service and account transactions for customers, including ordering checks and placing stop payment orders.
- Increased knowledge of banking products and services by actively participating in available training classes and workshops offered to employees.
- Warmly welcomed customers and offered pleasant service during entire transaction, which improved satisfaction ratings by 20%.
Owner and Operator Learning Center
Mad River Learning Center
08.1996 - 05.2016
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Led trainings for up to 6 employees on weekly basis.
- Maintained corporate responsibility by staying up-to-date with laws affecting human resource training programs.
- Determined course objectives and found or wrote course materials to cover topics.
- Worked closely with education staff to manage production and delivery of 3 educational programs.
- Performed revisions of curriculum to improve learning outcomes and student performance.
- Supervised education office paperwork and program logistics and supported student information systems.
- Assisted with physical setup of education programs and contributed event leadership.
- Facilitated service-learning workshops with educational community.
- Evaluated and supervised educators to assess performance and offer support.
- Assessed and granted approval for course content by evaluating compliance with legal and program requirements.
- Planned individual education programs and set ambitious program goals to establish targets for achievement.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11 2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Plymouth State College
Plymouth, NH5 1984
Skills
- Seasoned Education Program Manager
- Team Player
- Curriculum and Technology Integration
- Patient and Safety Conscious
- Email communications
- Program support Individual and Group
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Individual and group instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Lecturing and Leading Discussions
- Google Classroom
- Evaluations and assessments
- Instruction Modifications
- Laboratory skills
- Attention to Detail
- Lesson Plan Development
- Professional Demeanor
- Team Leadership
- Instructional planning
Awards
Who's Who Among Young Professionals
Who's Who
Strathmore Who's Who
Teacher of the Year (MPA) 2022
Perseverance Award (MPA) 2021
Timeline
Science Teacher
Warren Village School
08.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Mount Prospect Academy
03.2018 - 08.2023
Senior Bank Teller
Northway Bank
08.2016 - 03.2018
Owner and Operator Learning Center
Mad River Learning Center
08.1996 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum And Technology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Plymouth State College
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