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Rhianna Bennett

West Haven,CT

Summary

Rhianna “Briar” Bennett is a Writer and Educator with 10 years of experience working across various age groups and subjects. With Experience in reading and writing intervention as well as racial justice education in both non-profit and traditional school settings. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to work collaboratively with students and staff. A versatile worker with an enthusiastic attitude to a dynamic work environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Educator

Freelance
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for Facilitating DEI education based on client's needs
  • Teaches using equitable and inclusive pedagogy with a strong knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and social justice.

Social Media Content Manager

Freelance
10.2023 - Current
  • Past affiliations: YWCA Olympia; Fore Genomics, Inc.
  • Manages content strategy to boost engagement as well as creating and posting original content on schedule to build a positive brand image based on the client's needs.

Assistant Teacher

New Haven Public Schools- Engineering & Science University Magnet School
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe classroom environment by maintaining classroom materials as well as keeping students focused throughout class time
  • Assist with basic classroom administration; such as attendance, editing, and grading
  • Leads reading comprehension tutoring sessions
  • Responsible for understanding the curriculum to effectively lead small groups or cover the class when the head teacher is not present.

Lead Teacher

First Calvary Summer Camp New Haven
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for creating a STEAM-oriented curriculum for all campers ranging from Ages 3-13
  • Lead instructor for writing and reading instruction
  • Responsible for organizing and chaperoning field activities and outings
  • Ensures adherence to the five-week-long program schedule including field trips, guests, electives, and classes
  • Prepare and present the projected budget and finances for the summer to the Program Coordinator.

Senior Airmen Cyber Systems Operator

The United States Air Force, CT National Guard
07.2016 - 07.2022
  • Designs, installs, maintains and supports computers and software systems, such as servers within a collaborative team
  • Performs upkeep on our systems and resolves the issue promptly to resume operation in case of system failure or interruption to Cyber System Security or Network Services.

AM/PM Program Assistant

NHPS- Davis Street School
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Assisted in classroom management for approximately 20 second-grade students
  • Assisted teacher in creating lesson plans for a six-week summer program that prepares students for the next grade
  • Worked with K-8 children in the development of math, creative expression, and reading skills
  • Tracked student attendance daily
  • Assisted with the arrival and dismissal of students.

Public Speaker

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
01.2021
  • Panelist on the Future of African American Literature through Afrofuturistic and Anti-Racist text within an academic setting based on a curriculum I co-created
  • Panelist on preparing pre-service teachers to Teach for Social Justice through Co-Curricular Spaces by discussing the Equity and Social Justice Reading Group at the University of Connecticut I was a founding member.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Connecticut
12.2021

Skills

  • Moderation/Facilitation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communications
  • Social Media
  • Public Speaking
  • Canva

References

Tali Economy/CEO of YWCA Olympia, tjones@ywcaofolympia.org

Timeline

Social Media Content Manager

Freelance
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Teacher

New Haven Public Schools- Engineering & Science University Magnet School
09.2022 - 09.2023

Lead Teacher

First Calvary Summer Camp New Haven
06.2022 - 08.2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Educator

Freelance
01.2022 - Current

Public Speaker

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
01.2021

Senior Airmen Cyber Systems Operator

The United States Air Force, CT National Guard
07.2016 - 07.2022

AM/PM Program Assistant

NHPS- Davis Street School
09.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Connecticut

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