SaMya Bennefield
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly effective, student-centered, data-driven educator with 17 years of experience in elementary education. Skilled in supporting academic, social, and administrative school functions. Reliable team player with a strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, meet dynamic classroom needs, and empower students and educators to achieve their goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K,1 Teacher
Penn Alexander School
08.2020 - Current
- Served as a Building Bridges Transition Facilitator
- Contributed to the development of a math framework intended to inform how early math is structured in the School District of Philadelphia
- Created and implemented teacher-need-themed Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions as a team leader
- Served as a mentor teacher and participated in monthly triad meetings with apprentice teachers and their instructional coaches in the Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program ( UTAP)
- Participated in a school-wide equity walkthrough to note school trends, intended to build a greater sense of belonging and equity throughout the school
- Implemented engaging literacy and numeracy activities, boosting foundational reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
- Partnered with special education staff to ensure accommodations were met for all students needing additional support services
- Served as a building committee member
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary units to provide comprehensive learning opportunities for students.
Elementary Teacher
Woodbine Academy
08.2008 - 08.2019
- 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.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
EdD - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2021
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Lincoln University
Philadelphia, PA05-2008
Skills
● Group and individual instruction
● Classroom management
● Differentiated instruction
● Relationship building
● Team collaboration
● Problem-solving skills
● Training and Development
● Parental Communication
● Planning and Coordination
● Data-driven decision making
● Implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
● Flexibility & Adaptability
Certification
Pennsylvania Level II certification
Timeline
K,1 Teacher
Penn Alexander School
08.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Woodbine Academy
08.2008 - 08.2019
EdD - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Lincoln University
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