Heather R. Benton
Lexington,KY
Summary
Highly skilled educator and math specialist with over a decade of experience in instruction, intervention, and adult educator coaching. Proven ability to design targeted lessons, track progress, lead professional development, and support teachers in applying evidence based strategies. Strong communicator with a history of improving learner outcomes through intentional, personalized support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Recovery Specialist
Integrow Numeracy Solutions
05.2021 - Current
- Deliver individualized and small-group virtual math tutoring using Math Recovery assessments and instructional frameworks to accelerate learning for Grades 1–8 students in a virtual setting.
- Design and implement data-driven lesson plans, incorporating reflection, differentiation, and inquiry-based practices.
- Serve as liaison with district partners, coordinating student selection, scheduling, and communication of progress.
- Coach and support Math Recovery educators in effective pedagogy to improve student outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with district data/privacy policies while tracking student progress and generating reports.
- Represent Math Recovery at professional conferences to promote program impact and expand outreach.
- Formerly US Math Recovery Council
Course and Implementation Specialist
Integrow Numeracy Solutions
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead and facilitate professional development sessions to strengthen educator expertise in mathematics instruction.
- Design and deliver virtual learning experiences for adult educators, incorporating interactive tools and collaborative discussion to enhance engagement and retention.
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of professional learning courses and materials aligned to organizational and district goals.
- Coach and mentor educators to apply evidence-based instructional strategies effectively in both in-person and online settings.
- Formerly US Math Recovery Council
CTY Online Programs Instructor – Elementary Math
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, USA
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Monitor 15 students with their progress and assist students in accomplishing established learning objectives.
- Communicate 100% virtually to administrators, parents, and students to ensure course work is completed successfully and in a timely manner.
- Administer tests and assignments in order to evaluate and track students' progress.
Math Recovery Intervention Specialist
Yates Elementary
Lexington, USA
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Rewrote and successfully managed the Mathematics Achievement Fund grant, including needs assessment, implementation planning, and state-required reporting.
- Oversaw the full grant budget, maintained accurate financial records, and ensured the school met compliance expectations.
- Collaborate with the Kentucky Center for Mathematics, while completing ongoing training of Math Recovery, AVMR1, AVMR2, and SNAP assessments and instructional strategies.
- Provide district wide professional development using current research-based mathematics ideas.
- Developed differentiated instruction aligned with the state and district standards for mathematics.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social development.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Paint Lick Elementary
Paint Lick, USA
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Develop core curriculum and lesson plans aligned with the state and district standards for math and language arts.
- Differentiated the curriculum and instruction to meet academic and social needs of all students.
- Proven ability to increase district and state test scores.
- Administer tests and assignments in order to evaluate and track students' progress.
Math Intervention Specialist
Elkhorn Elementary
Frankfort, USA
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods and intervention strategies, hands-on activities, and demonstrations.
- Monitor and track student data on a daily basis.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Create test questions and assessments based on common core standards.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, and social workers.
- Collaborate with the Kentucky Center for Mathematics, while completing ongoing training of AVMR1, AVMR2, and SNAP assessments and teaching techniques.
Elementary Math Teacher/Math Intervention
Simmons Elementary
Versailles, USA
10.2009 - 08.2012
- Developed and presented lessons based on common core standards, as well as personal and academic progression in kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade.
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Administer tests and assignments in order to evaluate and track students' progress.
- Completed one-on-one lessons involving Math Recovery assessments and teaching techniques while teaming with the Kentucky Center for Mathematics.
- Create test questions and assessments based on common core standards on a school and district level.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate - STEM Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01.2006
Skills
- Data-driven lesson planning
- Math instructional strategies
- Student progress tracking
- Virtual tutoring techniques
- Educator coaching
- Professional development facilitation
- Curriculum design and development
- Evidence-based teaching practices
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Rank 2 Professional Certificate for Teaching in Elementary School, Primary Through Grade 5
- Kentucky Center for Mathematics Intervention Specialist
- Math Recovery Intervention Specialist
- Math Recovery certifications, MRIS, MRISw Update, SNAP, AVMR1, AVMR2, AVMR Fractions
Presentations
- Unlocking Fraction Fluency with Grades 4–8 through Intervention – A Case Study, US Math Recovery Council Conference, 2025
- Your Presentation Title, Kentucky Center for Mathematics Conference, 2024
- Keeping Math Instruction FUN, Fayette County Public Schools, 2017
- Using Anchor Numbers for Base Ten Understanding, Fayette County Public Schools, 2016
- Strictly Structuring, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2013
- Resources and Tools for Numeracy Development, Kentucky Center for Mathematics Conference, 2013
Timeline
Course and Implementation Specialist
Integrow Numeracy Solutions
09.2022 - 06.2023
Math Recovery Specialist
Integrow Numeracy Solutions
05.2021 - Current
CTY Online Programs Instructor – Elementary Math
Johns Hopkins University
02.2019 - 05.2021
Math Recovery Intervention Specialist
Yates Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2021
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Paint Lick Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2016
Math Intervention Specialist
Elkhorn Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2014
Elementary Math Teacher/Math Intervention
Simmons Elementary
10.2009 - 08.2012
Post-Baccalaureate - STEM Education
University of Kentucky
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of the Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky