NATALIE BENSON
Webster,Wisconsin
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong focus on high expectations and student capabilities. Committed to ongoing professional development to drive student success. Collaborates with parents, staff, and faculty to address individual student needs. Proficient in classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering emotional intelligence, creating positive learning environments for young learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Siren Elementary School
Siren, WI
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities, enhancing student participation.
- Implemented behavior management strategies, fostering a positive classroom environment and encouraging student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and assessment strategies, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective lesson delivery.
ID Teacher
Siren Public Schools
Siren, Wisconsin
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated and developed Individual Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring tailored educational strategies for diverse student needs
- Conducted Evaluation and IEP meetings with parents, staff, and service providers, fostering collaboration and alignment on student progress and support
- Organized and executed lesson plans for small group instruction in literacy, math, social skills, and functional skills, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Resource Teacher
Southview Elementary School
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated, developed, and implemented Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for 17 students, ensuring tailored support for diverse learning needs
- Led Evaluation and IEP meetings with parents, staff, and service providers to collaboratively address student progress and needs
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for initial and existing students to inform individualized instructional strategies
- Organized and followed through lesson plans for small group instruction of literacy, math, social skills and functional skills
Resource Teacher LTS
Southview Elementary School
Apple Valley, MN
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for initial and existing students, informing tailored instructional strategies and support
- Facilitated Evaluation and IEP meetings with parents, staff, and service providers, ensuring collaborative development of individualized education plans
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for small group instruction in literacy, math, social skills, and functional skills, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes
Resource Teacher LTS
Highland Elementary School
Apple Valley, MN
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Delivered direct instruction to small groups of students on academic and social skills, and behavior management techniques.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions to meet individual learning needs.
- Tracked student progress and communicated insights to teachers and parents to support student development.
- Facilitated small group instruction to boost student engagement and participation.
Education
Master of Arts - Trauma And Resilience in Education
Concordia St Paul
St. Paul, MN, USA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Elementary and Special Education, Early Childhood Studies
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN, USA06-2023
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom organization
- Behavior management
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative communication
- Technology integration
- Data analysis
- Teacher coordination
Teaching License
1001432433, 2801 - K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education, 2088 - K-9 Elementary/Middle
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Siren Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
ID Teacher
Siren Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Resource Teacher LTS
Southview Elementary School
04.2022 - 06.2022
Resource Teacher
Southview Elementary School
04.2022 - 06.2023
Resource Teacher LTS
Highland Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Trauma And Resilience in Education
Concordia St Paul
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Elementary and Special Education, Early Childhood Studies
University of Minnesota Duluth