Mindy Marie Benson
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Upbeat educator, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Keller Elementary School in Mesa Public School District
08.2018 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social-emotional skills.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Adjunct Professor of Educational Technology
Northern Arizona University
08.2017 - Current
- Taught Technology In The Classroom curses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
1st-2nd Grade Teacher
Summit Academy in Mesa Public School District
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social-emotional skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Step Up Schools Mesa
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - General Education Studies
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZMasters of Education - Educational Technology K-12
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ03.2016
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education W, Early Childhood
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student Needs Assessment
- Behavior Modeling
- Technology Integration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Project-Based Learning
Accomplishments
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Graduated with Distinction in Masters Program in 2016.
- AVID Trained.
- Oversaw at least 22 students per class.
Additional Information
- Personal and business references available upon request.
Certification
- Web Design and Development Certificate - Expected Fall 2024
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Keller Elementary School in Mesa Public School District
08.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Educational Technology
Northern Arizona University
08.2017 - Current
1st-2nd Grade Teacher
Summit Academy in Mesa Public School District
08.2015 - 05.2018
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Step Up Schools Mesa
01.2014 - 06.2015
Associates of Applied Science - General Education Studies
Mesa Community College
Masters of Education - Educational Technology K-12
Northern Arizona University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education W, Early Childhood
Northern Arizona University
- Web Design and Development Certificate - Expected Fall 2024
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