Megan Benjamin

Recent university graduate with a strong background in teaching and working with children. Excels in problem-solving and communication skills while also being ambitious to learn from and contribute to the work environment. Experienced in teaching and adapting to a wide variety of students with different learning styles and interests.

• Reading
• Writing
• Nature
• Animals
• Music
• Kickboxing

Student Teaching in Valencia, Spain

• Was responsible in working collaboratively with mentor teacher in order to plan for and manage six different languages arts classes of students from ages twelve to fifteen.
• Gained experience in grading, lesson planning, and unit planning for three different age groups of students.
• Built relationships with students and caregivers in order to learn more about students and adapt the learning environment to meet their needs.
• Maintained an open and curious mindset when navigating teaching students of vastly different cultural backgrounds.

Volunteer Teaching in Livingstone, Zambia 

• Worked alongside local educators in teaching classes of sixty students between ages twelve and sixteen.
• Used creativity to come up with engaging games and activities that would get students excited to practice literacy and writing skills.
• Tutored students in groups of four to five in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and first aid.