Lesley Benavides
San Antonio
Summary
Seeking to leverage teaching experience and leadership skills in a Physical Education coaching position to inspire and motivate students both in the gym and beyond.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Southside ISD
06.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
Teacher
School of Science and Technology Discovery
08.2008 - 05.2022
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served as a member of the school's Discipline Committee, collaborating with staff and administration to review student behavior cases and enforce fair, consistent disciplinary actions.
- Supported small group academic interventions in colleagues' classrooms to enhance student achievement across grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
12-2007
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Safe, positive learning environment
Certification
Physical Education EC-12
Generalist EC-4
ESL Supplemental EC-12
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Southside ISD
06.2023 - Current
Teacher
School of Science and Technology Discovery
08.2008 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
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