Hi, I’m
Kristen Bennett
Seattle,WA
Summary
Am an experienced Matt Talbot Center Development Team Member who works collaboratively with staff and volunteers to meet common goals. Organize commencement ceremonies, birthdays and anniversary events at MTC. Am passionate about the services the Matt Talbot Center provides and eager to encourage others to give to this wonderful organization.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Matt Talbot CenterSeattle, United States
Development Team Member
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Attend meetings twice a month, working closely with other team members and MTC staff to develop ways to build relationships with donors.
- Meet with Gregg Alex to input crucial information into Windshield.
- Correspond with donors through thank you notes, phone calls and face to face meetings.
- Develop strong cooperative relationships with team members and managers.
- Decorate for Monthly Commencement Ceremonies, Birthdays, and MTC Anniversaries.
EF Education Homestay ProgramRedmond, WA
Recruiter/Leader for Exchange Students
02.2007 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Recruited host families for Spanish, French and Chinese exchange students.
- Developed and ran activities for students and families.
- Created word documents and other systems to better organize, communicate and document information.
Lake Washington School DistrictRedmond, WA
Elementary School Teacher
07.1991 - 08.1996
Job overview
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Lawrence School DistrictLawrence, KS
Elementary School Teacher
07.1987 - 08.1989
Job overview
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Education
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
05.1987
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Willingness to Learn
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperative Relationships
Timeline
Development Team Member
Matt Talbot Center
03.2018 - Current
Recruiter/Leader for Exchange Students
EF Education Homestay Program
02.2007 - 08.2011
Elementary School Teacher
Lake Washington School District
07.1991 - 08.1996
Elementary School Teacher
Lawrence School District
07.1987 - 08.1989
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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