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Kelley Benkoski

Jefferson

Summary

Teacher Leader with 18 years in instruction of kindergarten, 2nd grade, PreK, ELL, and special education self contained. Expert in elevating educational standards and unlocking teacher potential through strategic mentorship and curriculum design.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Self Contained Teacher

Jackson County School System
07.2020 - Current
  • Mentored a new teacher in current area of specialty
  • Mentored 2 student teachers in adaptive curriculum from UGA
  • Led a team to improve student scores and IEP goals in classroom
  • Adapted curriculum given by county
  • Modeled lessons for new teachers

Teacher - Kindergarten

Holsenbeck Elementary School
07.2012 - 05.2020
  • Led grade level as chair
  • Served on PBIS team - created new PBIS system
  • Led Tier 2+ Kid Talks and managed forms, data for MTSS
  • Led team of paraprofessional, EIP teacher, and ELL teacher to increase student data and achievement in kindergarten classroom - collaboration and planning
  • Served on principal committee
  • Served on curriculum design team for new Reading standards in Kindergarten

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Holsenbeck Elementary School
07.2010 - 05.2012
  • Worked on curriculum design team for new Math standards
  • Created math assessments for 2nd grade

Education

Master of Education - Language And Literacy - ESOL

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Education

North Georgia College And State University
Dahlonega, GA
05-2008

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Educational Leadership
  • Teacher Mentorship
  • Classroom Management
      • Data Analysis
      • Professional Development
      • Student Assessment
      • Instructional Design

    Certification

    • Reading Endorsement
    • Gifted Endorsement
    • Adaptive Curriculum
    • Master's in Language and Literacy with ESOL Endorsement

    Timeline

    Special Education Self Contained Teacher

    Jackson County School System
    07.2020 - Current

    Teacher - Kindergarten

    Holsenbeck Elementary School
    07.2012 - 05.2020

    Teacher - 2nd Grade

    Holsenbeck Elementary School
    07.2010 - 05.2012

    Master of Education - Language And Literacy - ESOL

    Georgia State University

    Bachelor of Arts - Education

    North Georgia College And State University