Maria Bennett
Sylvester,GA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective classroom teacher for 19 years. Proven history and extensive background in creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Keen advocate for differentiated curriculum and student-centered learning. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Worth County Elementary School
Sylvester, GA
08.2014 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Lead teacher for past 8 years.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Teacher
Worth County Primary School
Sylvester, GA
08.2005 - 05.2014
- Teach 35-45 students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Collaborate with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implement classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Worked in conjunction with peers to establish Terrific Kids Program with local Kiwanis Club.
- Acting lead teacher for 5 years.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA04.2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Group learning mechanics
- Standardized Testing
- Differentiated instruction
- Student records management
- DIBELS knowledge
- Curriculum Development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Testing and grading
- SMART Board aptitude
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Test Proctoring
- Lesson Planning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student engagement
- Elementary education
Certification
Professional Certificate, Southwest Georgia RESA - no expiration date.
- Gifted and Talented Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Worth County Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
Teacher
Worth County Primary School
08.2005 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Valdosta State University
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