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YASHICA BENSON

Covington,GA

Summary

Caring and knowledgeable teaching professional with a solid background in Elementary settings. Experienced in organizing classrooms, preparing materials, and maintaining documentation. Always looking for ways to go beyond basics and inspire students to learn and grow in every area. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

8th grade Science and Social studies Teacher

7 Pillars Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assess student to evaluate their abilities, strength and weakness
  • Write and grade tests and essays
  • Engage students with lectures, classroom discussions, relevant activities and demonstrations.

2nd and 3rd grade Teacher

St.Timothy School
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging and nurturing classroom environment where all students felt comfortable
  • Established classroom and field trip rules and enforced them daily and effectively
  • Developed rigorous lesson plans and lectures and prepared student for quizzes and test.

Substitute Teacher

Newton County School System - Board of Education
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Fulfill both short- and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas
  • Instruct classes of as many as 24 students
  • Communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents; and build a positive rapport with students
  • Engaged students with immersive activities to expand on lecture topics
  • Tutored struggling students to help each understand core ideas and improve their performance.

4th -8th grade Mathematics and Science Teacher

Cambridge Academy
08.2021 - 05.2021
  • Taught earth science, general science
  • Reviewed lasted standards to review teaching strategies
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Home school Teacher

Self- Employed
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assigned lesson and corrected homework
  • Ability to create engaging and rich lessons
  • Ability to partner with parents and family
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks, preparing them for advanced learning opportunities
  • Maintained detailed and accurate class and student documentation to keep records current.

Sub. Teacher

Niagara Falls City School District
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Implemented daily lesson plans
  • Supervised daily outdoor activates
  • Held responsibility for the safety, personal care, and discipline of the children
  • Offered extra assistance to disabled students such as helping them access facilities and use assistive devices
  • Supported students in need of extra support with close mentoring and project assistance.

APEC after school Teacher

Wolf Creek Elementary, Destined for Greatness
03.2012 - 08.2013
  • Spearhead after school math tutoring initiatives to improve student grades
  • Improved children technical writing
  • Assisted Student in Mathematics, History & English Elementary after
  • Monitored and supported the social, behavioral, and physical development of each student to further enhance academic success
  • Increased student literacy by reading books to groups and giving each student the opportunity to practice skills.

Education

Substitute Teaching Certification -

Newton County School System - Board of Education
12.2019

Bachelor of Science: Political Science -

Hilbert College
05.2013

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Technology Implementation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Standardized Testing
  • Classroom Management

Timeline

8th grade Science and Social studies Teacher

7 Pillars Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024

4th -8th grade Mathematics and Science Teacher

Cambridge Academy
08.2021 - 05.2021

2nd and 3rd grade Teacher

St.Timothy School
08.2020 - 08.2023

Substitute Teacher

Newton County School System - Board of Education
01.2017 - 08.2021

Home school Teacher

Self- Employed
01.2017 - 12.2017

Sub. Teacher

Niagara Falls City School District
08.2016 - 03.2017

APEC after school Teacher

Wolf Creek Elementary, Destined for Greatness
03.2012 - 08.2013

Substitute Teaching Certification -

Newton County School System - Board of Education

Bachelor of Science: Political Science -

Hilbert College
YASHICA BENSON