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Theresa Benedetto

theresabenedetto.weebly.com
(815)451-7104
benedett@mail.gvsu.edu
 
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary or middle school teaching position where I can utilize my creativity, leadership skills,
and adaptability to create an equitable and collaborative classroom environment that leads to the success of
each student.

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI December 2017
Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Minor:
English Elementary Certification
Education

CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education K-8 Self Contained January 2018
English Language Arts 6-8

EXPERIENCE
North Godwin Elementary, Wyoming, MI December 2017 – April 2018
Godwin Heights Public Schools
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 3rd Grade
•   Actively engaged in building and grade-level data analysis teams to drive further instruction.
•   Developed professionalism and best practices through participating in district professional developments.
•   Analyzed formative assessment, RTI, MSTEP, and MAP data to drive instruction.
•   Created Individualized Reading Plans (IRPs) for students and orchestrated meetings to review with
parents.
•   Co-facilitated IEP meetings.
•   Differentiated instruction while scaffolding learning for all students. This included a high concentration
of English Language Learners.

West Godwin Elementary, Wyoming, MI August – December 2017


Godwin Heights Public Schools
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
•   Assumed lead role in all content areas in a self-contained classroom.
•   Attended grade-level, building, and district-wide professional developments.
•   Supported ASD students in the general classroom and coordinated instructional strategies with special
education teacher.
•   Accommodated for English Language Learners.
•   Collected and analyzed student data to drive further instruction.
•   Created and taught a math unit that incorporated technology, cross-curricular elements, and higher-level
teaching practices.
 
EXPERIENCE cont.
Griffin Elementary, Grand Haven, MI January– May 2017
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Teacher Assistant, 4th Grade
•   Implemented varied instruction for tiered intervention groups.
•   Cultivated a collaborative learning environment through small and whole group lessons.
•   Developed and established an effective classroom management plan.
•   Collaborated with grade-level team and support staff.

Cummings Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI September –December 2016


Grandville Public Schools
English Tutor, 2nd Grade

Springview Elementary, Allendale, MI January –May 2016


Allendale Public Schools
Math Tutor, 4th Grade

Evergreen Elementary, Allendale, MI September –December 2015


Allendale Public Schools
English Tutor, 3rd Grade

LEADERSHIP
Phi Mu Fraternity, President
GVSU Development Office, Student Ambassador and Fundraiser
GVSU Office of Student Life, New Student Orientation Leader
GVSU Student Mentors, Mentor
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society, Member
Young Explorers Day Camp, Camp Counselor

 
 

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