Jeanell Benson
Dacula,GA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Norcross Head Start
09.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Lead Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator/Asst. Director
Kiddie Academy
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Promoted after 8 months for superior performance.
- Designed age- and developmentally-appropriate curriculum for children aged 6 months to 12.
- Managed staff, conducted performance assessments, and trainings.
- Assessed student development and learning, both formally and informally.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
ParaProfessional
Dacula Middle School
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked in one-on-one and small groups with 6th-grade students who have a variety of special needs.
- Served as a mentor and mediator for students with special needs (emotional and behavioral).
- Participated in team meetings and parent-teacher conferences to collaborate on student progress.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Assistant and Lead Teacher
Thomas County Head Start
03.2007 - 12.2013
- Utilized the High Scope curriculum, which involved weekly physical changes to the classroom.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
- Assessed student learning and development, both formally and informally.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences as necessary to discuss student progress.
Education
BS - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Family and Community involvement
- Child Development
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Project management
- Staff development and management
- Organization
- Attention to detail
Certification
- 40 HR Director Training for Franchised Centers, 12/23
- CPR and First Aid, 06/23
- ParaProfessional Certification, 07/22
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Norcross Head Start
09.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator/Asst. Director
Kiddie Academy
03.2023 - 09.2024
ParaProfessional
Dacula Middle School
07.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant and Lead Teacher
Thomas County Head Start
03.2007 - 12.2013
BS - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
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