Gregory Benson
Arden Hills,MN
Summary
Adept English and Language Arts Teacher from Sarasota County School Board, renowned for integrating ESL and IB curriculum skills, enhancing student comprehension and academic success. Excelled in improving standardized test scores for lowest quartile students, significantly improving parent-teacher communication and student preparedness for college-level composition.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English /English and Language Arts Teacher
Sarasota County School Board
08.1995 - 06.2023
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum including ESL classes.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Adapted ESL teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring all students were able to succeed academically.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Launched focused writing program for students enrolled in IB courses to teach advanced composition in preparation for college composition classes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Bethel University
St. Paul, MN06-1987
Skills
- Grammar expertise
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- ESL Licensed
- IB Curriculum experienced
- Senior Class / College prep advisor
Accomplishments
- Improved student performance by an average of 21% on the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) by revamping approach.
- Voted "Favorite Teacher" by Senior Class 2002,2003, 2010, 2012
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students by receiving "Staff of the Month" every month from 2/2021 through 2023!
Certification
- English / Language Arts (7-12)
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- English/ Language Arts (6-8)
Timeline
English /English and Language Arts Teacher
Sarasota County School Board
08.1995 - 06.2023
- English / Language Arts (7-12)
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- English/ Language Arts (6-8)
Bachelor of Arts -
Bethel University
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