Marlys Bennington
Normal,IL
Summary
Sharp and focused team member and collaborator offering 25 years of expertise in educational leadership. Proactive, organized, and detail oriented worker. Dedicated to positive and caring communication and customer service. Flexible and professional life long learner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal - Towanda Elementary
McLean County Unit 5
Normal , IL
08.2022 - Current
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students, staff and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Directed the implementation of district initiatives such as Response to Intervention program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system and 1 to 1 technology integration plan.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance levels across all subject areas.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
Principal - Benjamin Elementary
McLean County Unit 5
Bloomington , IL
07.2010 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with fellow principals and district administration on the district leadership team
- Supervised diverse group of 600+ K-5th grade students, including English Language Learners from over 20 countries
- Collaborated with staff to create a comprehensive vision, mission statement, and guiding principles
- Successfully navigated challenges related to student population growth and redistricting.
- Served on Architectural Services Executive Committee, contributing to the development of innovative designs for new elementary schools that effectively address the needs of students and staff.
Education
Master of Science - General Education Administration/Spec. Ed. Admin.
Illinois State University
Normal, IL08-1999
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1990
Skills
- Create positive and collaborative culture
- Staff Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Effective Leadership
- Process Improvements
- Skilled in Microsoft and Google
Accomplishments
- Leadership Illinois Class of 2014 - Group of diverse and accomplished women empowered to boost their impact at work and in their communities
- Those Who Excel - Illinois State Board of Education - Award of Excellence for student entrepreneurial club, where students created and sold products, donating proceeds to local charitees - October 2018
Timeline
Principal - Towanda Elementary
McLean County Unit 5
08.2022 - Current
Principal - Benjamin Elementary
McLean County Unit 5
07.2010 - 07.2022
Master of Science - General Education Administration/Spec. Ed. Admin.
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
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