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
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
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
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
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
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
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