Stacey Benner
Lansdale,PA
Summary
Dynamic Educator, Advocate and Director
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Proven track record in fostering collaborations and enhancing educational outcomes across diverse populations
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Outreach and Education
Kids Smiles Inc.
06.2007 - 06.2022
- Development, oversight and implementation of the Kids Smiles Education and Outreach Program serving the Greater Philadelphia Region and Washington D.C.
- Developed the Kids Smiles Oral Health and Nutrition Curriculum which is a part of the PA Dept of Education Standards Align System
- Responsible for providing education to students ages three through adult while collaborating with 200 community partners including Head Start, School Districts and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Developed and launched the Kids Smiles Toolkit, a pioneering resource in pediatric oral health education: kidssmilestoolkit.org
- Liaise with local, state and national education and community health projects including the PA Head Start Oral Health and Curricula Task Force
- Spearheaded a National Study to determine the impact of health literacy, goal setting and case management on oral health outcomes for Early Head Start children
- Development and oversight of the Kids Smiles volunteer program
- Data collection and analysis to determine program impact
- Worked closely with the executive team and board of directors to direct the strategic positioning of the organization
- Worked closely with the development department to secure funding
- Served on Head Start and School District committees and councils
Long Term Substitute, Learning Profile Development
The Crefeld School
09.2001 - 06.2005
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent and trusted performance.
- Created Learning Profiles for new students by identifying their learning styles and need for accommodations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Reading
Dowling College
Oakdale, NYSkills
- Creative and Adaptable Educator
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Classroom managment skills
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Proven ability to work in challenging environments
- Able to work with diverse poppulations of all ages
- Community Engagement
Continuing Education
Office of Head Start
o Collaborating Actively in Meaningful Planning
PA Head Start Association
o Cavity Free Kids: Oral Health Education for young children and their families
Center for Plain Language: Guidelines and consent forms
PESI:
o Innovative Strategies for Treating Children and Adolescents with Behavioral disorders
o On the Spot Techniques for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
o Treating Behaviorally Disordered Youth
North Penn Special Education Council
o Reach for the Stars: Help Them Shine! Education Students with Learning Differences
o Educating All Kinds of Minds
Turning Bullies into Buddies: A Quick, Powerful and Fun Way to Teach Kids How to Stop Being Victims
Wrightslaw Boot Camp
o Content: IDEA, Test Scores, IEPs, Placement, No Child Left Behind, Advocacy Strategies, Crisis and Conflict Management, Litigation
The Ultimate Grant Proposal Blueprint
Philadelphia Dental Hygiene Association
o Who is the PHDHP: Serving the Underserved
ADA – American Dental Association
o One Bite at a Time: Oral Health and Nutrition
o Fluoridation Advocacy: How to Share Evidence Based Findings to Lay Audiences
National Network for Oral Health
o Let’s Talk: The Role of Health Literacy in Health and Dentistry
Timeline
Director of Outreach and Education
Kids Smiles Inc.
06.2007 - 06.2022
Long Term Substitute, Learning Profile Development
The Crefeld School
09.2001 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Reading
Dowling College
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