Hayley Bender

• Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
• Collaborated with pastors and ministry leaders to develop cohesive and spiritually enriching worship experiences.
• Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
• Streamlined rehearsal processes, resulting in increased efficiency and improved performance quality during services.

During my time away from my teaching career my focus has been raising and shaping our 9, 7, and 5 year old, while also managing our everyday household tasks and schedules. While in this role, I have mastered my multi-tasking skills while also being able to resort to my most used teaching and managing skills frequently during my ever evolving day. I also feel as though when talking and problem solving with my children, that has only strengthened my patience and my ability to successfully manage stressful situations that small children, while also shifting them into teachable moments.

• Developed nourishing relationships with students through fitness activities, games and lessons.
• Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
• Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
• Devised safe and effective exercise strategies based on knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy and biology.
• Adhered to applicable fitness program standards and benchmarks.
• Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress.
• Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
• Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
• Planned and executed large school events such as Field Days, school assemblies and an annual school fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
• Led our weekly Jump Rope Club and coordinated performance events for students participation
• Leader and coordinator of our school Safety Patrol. Making certain students were practicing safe behavior before and after school, while also teaching our select 5th graders an even greater responsibility of our school and its climate.
• Successfully executed bus arrival and dismissal daily

• Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
• Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
• Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
• Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments.
• Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress.
• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Established and rehearsed an after school Dance Club, where students were taught fundamental ballet and other dance techniques.

• Taught students the importance of fitness and healthy living through interactive games, activities and team building experiences.
• Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
• Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
• Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.