Michael Benitez PhD
Seguin,TX
Summary
Educator equipped with comprehensive teaching experience and strong commitment to academic excellence. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to diverse student needs. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and educational technology integration. Reliable team player focused on achieving measurable outcomes and enhancing student success. Future goals include continued research into student motivation and self-directed learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor / Mathematics Teacher
St Mary's University / Providence Catholic
- Current
- Classes taught were College Pre-calculus, AP Calculus, Algebra 2, and Geometry
Mathematics Department Chair/Teacher
Luling ISD
08.2019 - 01.2025
- Classes taught were College Newtonian Physics, Pre-calculus, AP BC Calculus, and College Algebra
- Managed department budget and planning with administration
Education
PhD Education - Instructional design technology
Liberty University
10-2025
Masters of Science - Education Curriculum and Instruction
Walden University
01-2023
Bachelors of Science - Applied Mathematics, Psychology
Texas State University
01-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology and Management
Wyoming Technical Institute
01-2001
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Logical Thinking
- Computational Skills
- Mathematical Modeling
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Classroom Management
- Understanding of Learning Theories
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Design Principles including ADDIE and SAM
- Educational Technology Expertise
- E-Learning Development
- Multimedia Design
- Project Management
- Learning Management Systems
- Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning
- Leadership
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Research
Accomplishments
- Presentation of research findings at the International Journal for Self-Directed Learning February 19, 2026
- Author of “Secondary School STEM Student Readiness to Engage in Self-Directed Learning Strategies" published in International journal of Self Directed Learning in process of publication.
Affiliations
Member of the International Society for Self-Directed Learning.
Timeline
Mathematics Department Chair/Teacher
Luling ISD
08.2019 - 01.2025
Adjunct Professor / Mathematics Teacher
St Mary's University / Providence Catholic
- Current
Masters of Science - Education Curriculum and Instruction
Walden University
Bachelors of Science - Applied Mathematics, Psychology
Texas State University
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology and Management
Wyoming Technical Institute
PhD Education - Instructional design technology
Liberty University