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Kristen Bennett

Seattle,WA
Kristen Bennett

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 Center, Seattle, United States

Development Team Member
2018.03 - Current (6 years & 6 months)

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 Program, Redmond, WA

Recruiter/Leader for Exchange Students
2007.02 - 2011.08 (4 years & 6 months)

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 District, Redmond, WA

Elementary School Teacher
1991.07 - 1996.08 (5 years & 1 month)

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 District, Lawrence, KS

Elementary School Teacher
1987.07 - 1989.08 (2 years & 1 month)

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
2018.03 - Current (6 years & 6 months)

Recruiter/Leader for Exchange Students

EF Education Homestay Program
2007.02 - 2011.08 (4 years & 6 months)

Elementary School Teacher

Lake Washington School District
1991.07 - 1996.08 (5 years & 1 month)

Elementary School Teacher

Lawrence School District
1987.07 - 1989.08 (2 years & 1 month)

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
Kristen Bennett