William Van Bennekum
Summary
Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with thirty-one years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Principal
Londonderry School District SAU 12
Londonderry, NH
07.2019 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
Elementary/Middle School Principal
Holderness Central School SAU 48
Holderness, NH
07.2007 - 06.2019
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
Assistant Principal
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
07.2000 - 06.2007
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Athletic Director
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
09.1996 - 06.2000
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
Middle School Math & Science Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
08.1992 - 06.2000
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked in team-based environment with junior teachers, specialists and administrators to provide best education for students of all skill levels.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Education
Certificate Of Advanced Graduate Studies - Educational Leadership
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.2016
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.1992
Skills
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Data-Driven Instruction
- School Community Relations
- Instructional Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Team Bonding
- Organizational Leadership
Outdoor Activities
I enjoy time with family and friends, playing golf, skiing, basketball, and time on lake Winnipesaukee in the summer.
Timeline
Middle School Principal
Londonderry School District SAU 12
07.2019 - Current
Elementary/Middle School Principal
Holderness Central School SAU 48
07.2007 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal
Chesapeake Public Schools
07.2000 - 06.2007
Athletic Director
Chesapeake Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2000
Middle School Math & Science Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.2000
Certificate Of Advanced Graduate Studies - Educational Leadership
Plymouth State University
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
Old Dominion University