Yvette Benson
COVINGTON,LA
Summary
Dedicated volunteer coordinator with a strong background in organizational skills and effective communication. Successfully led initiatives to boost participation in community events, while fostering team cohesion and enhancing overall program effectiveness.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Various Schools and Mary Queen of Peace Church
Mandeville, LA
09.2005 - Current
- Provided support in classroom activities, promoting a positive learning environment for students.
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participation and engagement among attendees.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules, optimizing resource allocation for various school functions.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering team cohesion and enhancing overall effectiveness of programs.
- Led initiatives to improve event logistics, resulting in smoother operations during community gatherings.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
Volunteer Coordinator
Various Schools PTA
Mandeville, LA
09.2005 - 05.2015
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate staffing for school events.
- Developed and maintained communication channels with parents.
Teacher
Schoeffner Elementary
Destrehan, LA
08.1995 - 05.2000
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and motivation.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and address academic concerns.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched student experience and encouraged community involvement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Retail Sales Associate
British Passage & Ann Taylor
San Antonio, TX
09.1989 - 04.1995
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and customer service.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to optimize product presentation and store appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals through effective communication and support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Loyola University, New Orleans
New Orleans, LABachelor of Arts - Education
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Positive mindset
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership qualities
- Volunteer engagement
- Adaptability and dependability
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Event planning
- Appropriate dress
- Administrative support
Timeline
Volunteer
Various Schools and Mary Queen of Peace Church
09.2005 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Various Schools PTA
09.2005 - 05.2015
Teacher
Schoeffner Elementary
08.1995 - 05.2000
Retail Sales Associate
British Passage & Ann Taylor
09.1989 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Loyola University, New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Education
San Antonio College