Tessa Benson
Lewiston,ME
Summary
Highly organized and dependable team player successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
SAD 15
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Elementary School Teacher
SAD 15
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Ed Tech II
SAD 15
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Modeled and consulted teachers on modifications and accommodations to instructional materials ensuring the specific needs of each student are met.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies and to develop a customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Support student learning by reinforcing academic skills taught by the special education teachers using a variety of instructional modifications and accommodations.
- Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, MEAssociate of Applied Science - Education
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, MESkills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
SAD 15
08.2024 - 10.2024
Elementary School Teacher
SAD 15
08.2023 - 06.2024
Ed Tech II
SAD 15
08.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Maine At Augusta
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Central Maine Community College
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