TENESHA RENEE BENNETT
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused elementary educator with experience teaching and supporting diverse learners in K–8 educational settings. Skilled in creating engaging, standards-aligned instruction that promotes academic achievement, student engagement, and social-emotional growth. Recognized for strong classroom leadership, relationship-building, collaboration with families and colleagues, and commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments where all students can succeed. Experienced in implementing data-driven instructional practices, supporting students with IEPs and 504 Plans, and utilizing differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Currently pursuing a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education with a passion for educational leadership and continuous professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Orion Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in English Language Arts and Social Studies to a diverse group of learners.
- Increase student achievement through differentiated instruction, targeted small-group interventions, and data-driven decision-making.
- Establish a positive classroom culture that promotes student engagement, accountability, and academic success.
- Collaborate with administrators, intervention specialists, and families to support student growth and achievement goals.
- Implement accommodation and instructional support for students with IEPs and 504 Plans.
- Analyze assessment data to monitor progress, identify learning gaps, and adjust instruction to maximize student outcomes.
- Foster strong relationships with students and families, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, problem-solving, and active participation in school initiatives.
Instructional Classroom Assistant
Winton Woods City School District
08.2017 - 03.2024
- Support classroom instruction across multiple educational settings, including students with diverse academic and behavioral needs.
- Assist in implementing IEPs, behavior intervention plans, and targeted academic supports.
- Partner with teachers and school leaders to foster a collaborative, high expectations learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with students, helping increase engagement, confidence, and classroom participation.
Social Work & Administrative Assistant
Majestic Care of Middletown
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Coordinated services, maintained documentation, and supported client advocacy efforts in a fast-paced professional setting.
- Demonstrated leadership through effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented engaging learning experiences that fostered early literacy, language skills, and social-emotional growth.
- Created and upheld a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment that promoted positive learning experiences for young learners.
- Regularly communicated with families to provide updates on student progress, behavior, and developmental milestones, fostering strong home-school connections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2024
CDA Preparation Program -
Rasmussen College
Mokena, IL01-2013
Bachelor’s - Social Work
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH01-2012
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small-Group Learning
- Literacy Instruction
- Social Studies Instruction
- IEP Implementation
- 504 Implementation
- Inclusive Practices
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Family Engagement
- Community Engagement
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Design
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Educational Technology
- Digital Learning Tools
- Data Tracking
- Data Analysis
- Progress Monitoring
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Presentations
- Research Methods
- Instructional Analysis
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Data analysis
- Family engagement
- IEP implementation
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Behavior intervention
- Student advocacy
- Data-driven instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Growth mindset
- Lesson planning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Student records management
- Student assessment
- Record keeping
- Learning strategies
- Classroom instruction
- Student motivation
- Critical thinking
- Group learning
- Faculty collaboration
- Special education
- Family involvement
- Digital literacy
- Diverse community engagement
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Classroom technology
- Elementary education
- Feedback implementation
- Community engagement
- Parent communication
- Student evaluation
- Literacy development
- Assigning and grading work
- Effective listening
- Social-emotional learning training
- Team building
- Classroom fundraising
- Assessment strategies
- Blackboard software
- Formative assessments
- Cultural awareness
- Relationship building
- Alternative learning methods
- Creative lesson plan development
- Peer mentoring
- Child development
- Lesson delivery
- Visual aids utilization
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning style assessment
- Parent conferences
- Conflict management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Reporting and documentation
- Empathy and patience
- Classwork assignments
- Subject matter expertise
- Standardized testing
- Student assessment
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Cooperative learning
- Curriculum compliance
- Student motivation
- SMART board aptitude
- Performance assessments
- Test grading
- Conflict resolution
- Project-based learning
Leadership Highlights
- Demonstrates strong classroom leadership by creating high-expectation, student-focused learning environments.
- Collaborates effectively with administrators, colleagues, and families to support school-wide student achievement goals.
- Advocates for inclusive practices and equitable support for all learners, including students with IEPs and 504 plans.
- Brings a solution-oriented mindset, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.
Technology Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Educational technology and digital learning tools
- Data tracking, analysis, and progress monitoring
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Professional presentations and communication
- Research methods and instructional analysis
Summary - Professional
Dedicated and student-focused elementary educator with experience teaching and supporting diverse learners in K–8 educational settings. Skilled in creating engaging, standards-aligned instruction that promotes academic achievement, student engagement, and social-emotional growth. Recognized for strong classroom leadership, relationship-building, collaboration with families and colleagues, and commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments where all students can succeed. Experienced in implementing data-driven instructional practices, supporting students with IEPs and 504 Plans, and utilizing differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs. I am currently pursuing a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education with a passion for educational leadership and continuous professional growth.
Affiliations
- Girls 2 Queens (Mentor Group For Fourth Grader Girls)
- Boys 2 Kings (Mentor Group For Fourth Grade Boys)
- Dream Builders ( Tutoring Program 3-5 Graders)
- Rising Stars Talent Show(1-5 Grade)
- To Be A Bee - Spelling Bee (3-5 Grade)
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Orion Academy
08.2024 - Current
Social Work & Administrative Assistant
Majestic Care of Middletown
06.2018 - 08.2021
Instructional Classroom Assistant
Winton Woods City School District
08.2017 - 03.2024
Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
03.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
CDA Preparation Program -
Rasmussen College
Bachelor’s - Social Work
Central State University