Kortland Benjamin
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Educational leader with strong background in administration, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement. Adept at adapting to evolving educational needs and ensuring that team meets high standards. Recognized for leadership, effective communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Little Rock School District
06.2023 - Current
- Modeled instructional look for strategies in 14 classrooms in alignment with school vision and goals, providing a positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations, coaching, and feedback sessions.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
K-5 Instructional Facilitator
Little Rock School District-Forest Park Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Planned and facilitated Novice Teacher workshops in accordance with Little Rock School District curricula, employing varied methods to maximize student achievement.
- Collected data on program effectiveness through surveying, data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Modeled 5th Grade Math lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
5th Grade Teacher
Little Rock School District-M.L. King Elementary
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Established and enforced rules of positive behavior with PBIS strategies to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Implemented academic classroom strategies learned at Ron Clark Academy Teacher Training
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
4th Grade Teacher
Little Rock School District-Franklin Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Successfully improved student participation in classroom through integration of creative exercises
- Collaborated with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student led activities and projects.
- Collaborated with teams of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
- Organized grade records to increase rigor in lesson plans.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Special Education Resource Teacher
Little Rock School District-Williams Traditional Magnet Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with team members as part of student educational plan to plan student programming for upcoming academic terms, discuss student educational goal progress, and provide suggestions based on academic and behavioral needs of students.
- Served on School Based Intervention Team to assist in identifying students at risk of possible grade retention due to academic struggles
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Created enjoyable and interesting learning environment for nineteen students each year
- Maintained accurate and complete records for nineteen students
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Building Level Administration And Supervision
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2021
Educational Specialist - Administration and Supervision
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2018
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction With English As A Second Language
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2015
Bachelor of Science in Education - Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2012
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Data-driven instruction
- Performance improvement
- Instructional Support
- Team collaboration
- School community relations
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
Accomplishments
- Successful completion of Relay/GSE Graduate School of Education National Principals Academy Fellowship 2024
- Graduate of the Little Rock School District 2022 Aspiring Leadership Institute.
Certification
- Permanent Certification in Elementary Education, Pre K-4,
- Permanent Certification in Special Education Pre K-4
- P-12 Building Level Administration
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Little Rock School District
06.2023 - Current
K-5 Instructional Facilitator
Little Rock School District-Forest Park Elementary
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Little Rock School District-M.L. King Elementary
06.2017 - 06.2022
4th Grade Teacher
Little Rock School District-Franklin Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education Resource Teacher
Little Rock School District-Williams Traditional Magnet Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2016
Graduate Certificate - Building Level Administration And Supervision
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Educational Specialist - Administration and Supervision
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction With English As A Second Language
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Bachelor of Science in Education - Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Southern Arkansas University