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Education
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L'Anda Benton

Summary

Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge, production writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of College and Career Center

Rockdale County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Conducted data analysis and trend identification to forecast future outcomes
  • Oversaw AmeriCorp advisors to ensure their performance and adherence to standards
  • Strategized and marketed career and employment initiatives, including the organization and promotion of job fairs and career workshops
  • Ensured meticulous maintenance of student records in compliance with legal and administrative requirements
  • Led recruitment and enrollment efforts
  • Successfully managed projects within specified timelines and budgets to align with project objectives
  • Executed the implementation of subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming products
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Key Achievements: Successful enhancement of student career development and academic success through comprehensive program planning, data-driven decision-making, efficient project management, and effective supervision of advisors.

English Educator

Rockdale County Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2021
  • Developed and delivered engaging presentations and training sessions tailored to diverse audiences, accommodating different learning preferences and proficiency levels
  • Offered customized support to employees, addressing their specific needs to enhance performance and ensure achievement of goals
  • Established and enforced clear objectives and requirements for training programs, promoting a standardized learning experience across the organization
  • Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate employee learning outcomes, documenting their progress and development over time to inform future training strategies and initiatives.

English Educator | Department Chair

Atlanta Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Developed and delivered engaging presentations and training sessions tailored to diverse audiences, accommodating different learning preferences and proficiency levels
  • Offered customized support to employees, addressing their specific needs to enhance performance and ensure achievement of goals
  • Established and enforced clear objectives and requirements for training programs, promoting a standardized learning experience across the organization
  • Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate employee learning outcomes, documenting their progress and development over time to inform future training strategies and initiatives.

English Educator | Department Chair

DeKalb County School District
08.2007 - 05.2013
  • Developed and delivered engaging presentations and training sessions tailored to diverse audiences, accommodating different learning preferences and proficiency levels
  • Offered customized support to employees, addressing their specific needs to enhance performance and ensure achievement of goals
  • Established and enforced clear objectives and requirements for training programs, promoting a standardized learning experience across the organization
  • Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate employee learning outcomes, documenting their progress and development over time to inform future training strategies and initiatives
  • Key Achievements: Managed a team of educators to achieve state-mandated objectives and targets
  • Implemented strategies to boost enrollment in the school's Gifted program
  • Successfully guided the first senior class through graduation, achieving an outstanding graduation rate of 98%
  • Key Achievements: Developed assessments for use by the Georgia Department of Education
  • Surpassed performance targets set by the school, district, and state on standardized tests for 90% of students under instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - English

Georgia Southern University

Foundations of Project Management -

Google Coursera

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Team Management
  • Project Management
  • People Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Program Management
  • Financial Management
  • Organizational Development

Accomplishments

  • Successful enhancement of student career development and academic success through comprehensive program planning, data-driven decision-making, efficient project management, and effective supervision of advisors. This could manifest in increased student engagement, improved job placement rates, positive feedback from stakeholders, and possibly recognition within the industry or educational community for innovative approaches to student support and career services.
  • Worked closely with educators to streamline the adoption and effective use of new educational technology (EdTech) software. Conducted training sessions and offered assistance to teachers in maximizing the potential of EdTech tools to improve classroom teaching methodologies.
  • Managed a team of educators to achieve state-mandated objectives and targets. Implemented strategies to boost enrollment in the school's Gifted program. Successfully guided the first senior class through graduation, achieving an outstanding graduation rate of 98%.
  • Developed assessments for use by the Georgia Department of Education. Surpassed performance targets set by the school, district, and state on standardized tests for 90% of students under instruction.

Professional Highlights

  • Collaborated in the development of compulsory state assessments for all students enrolled in Advanced Placement English.
  • Instituted the mandatory Capstone project as a graduation requirement for seniors in Rockdale County Public Schools.
  • Acted as the Lead Graduation Coach for Rockdale County Schools throughout the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Conducted professional development workshops for English teachers across the DeKalb County School District, focusing on curriculum presentations.
  • Participated as a member of the leadership team across all organizational sites.

Timeline

Director of College and Career Center

Rockdale County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current

English Educator

Rockdale County Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2021

English Educator | Department Chair

Atlanta Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014

English Educator | Department Chair

DeKalb County School District
08.2007 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - English

Georgia Southern University

Foundations of Project Management -

Google Coursera
L'Anda Benton