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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, NH
05.2016

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
12.1992

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
William Van Bennekum