Rhoda Benson
178 Nelson Avenue Harrison, NY 10528
843-847-9559; Rhodabenson3@gmail.com
Academic Achievement – Teaching Expertise – Student Enrichment
“Accomplished, innovative, and high-energy candidate seeking a progressive and challenging academic
position, where excellent work ethic, verifiable record of academic success, and multi-cultural awareness can
best be utilized to deliver exceptional results and make a difference to the lives of students.”
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Self-directed and enthusiastic, with a passionate commitment to student development, participation in
college fulfillment activities and increasing learning experiences.
Active teacher and mentor, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to gain
cooperation with educational and community leaders to increase interest and funding initiatives.
Ability to develop and deliver educational plans that would allow the students to grow and provide a deep
learning experience to better prepare them for the challenges ahead.
Over 5 years of experience in mentoring and teaching students from diverse backgrounds to love learning.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Advanced Education & Credentials
Assessment/Evaluation
Facilitation Skills
Student Development
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Training & Mentorship
Detail-Oriented
Leadership Abilities
Lesson Planning
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Student/Parent Communication
Critical Thinking
Research & Development
Planning/Organization
SELECTED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Laing Middle School, Mount Pleasant, SC
2012 – 2015
English Language Arts Teacher
 Team Leader for grade level and in charge of communicating information to parents, teachers, and students
and creating agenda for meetings.
 Knowledge of the RTI process and procedures.
 Assist administration in creating and placing over six-hundred students in academic and non-academic clubs.
 Developed and implemented daily lesson plans, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student
performances.
 Differentiate instruction in order to accommodate all learning styles and students’ diverse needs.
 Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement.
 Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled
challenging behavioral issues.
 Taught reading, writing and language arts skills to students.
 Deliver the highest quality in educational services, and improve the grades and confidence of students.
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Imagine International Academy of Mableton, Mableton, GA
2008 – 2011
Elementary Teacher
 Member of the School Leadership Team, and Co-chair of Student Academic Achievement Task Force.
 Develop and implement weekly lesson plans based on state standards.
 Enhance student academic and social growth through technology integration, teaching strategies and
modeling to provide a solid foundation and an excitement for learning.
 Create daily lesson plans, grade/record students’ work, and establish a rewards and discipline system.
 Deploy teaching and mentoring to large student groups, on an individual basis or in a small group setting in
order to achieve maximum results and enhanced learning.
 Implement instructional activities that contributed to a climate where students were actively connected.
Columbia Middle School, Decatur, GA
Social Studies Teacher
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2007 – 2008
Achieved recognition and satisfaction for having 100% of students’ progress to next level.
Explored the world of Social Studies with 6th Grade students through technology and hands-on activities.
Held morning math tutorial sessions for students who needed extra help to grasp mathematical concepts.
Received Basketball Coach Appreciation Award 2007 for mentoring and teambuilding skills.
Provided direct support by delivering instruction and ensuring extensive learning through a variety of
teaching models and strategies.
Provided a new generation of students with knowledge and skills, expanding their minds and hearts to
learning possibilities and encouraging their contributions to the classroom.
Provided a positive environment in which students were encouraged to be engaged in the learning process.
SCORE! Kaplan, Jonesboro, GA
2006 – 2007
Academic Coach
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Used innovative learning techniques to stimulate ambitious students.
Tutored and mentored students in arithmetic, reading, and writing skills to improve academic achievements.
Assisted with the formulation of individual education programs, and generated quarterly report cards.
Integrated multiple teaching styles to increase the range of learning.
Supported the creative and intellectual development of students with patience and understanding.
Maintained strong communication with the students’ parents, informing them of their children’s progress,
concerns in behavior, and areas for improvement.
MEMBERSHIPS/ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Interviewer for Teacher Recruitment Fair Secondary Teachers March 2014: Charleston County
Public Schools, South Carolina
Volunteer Interviewer for Teacher Recruitment Fair for Elementary Teachers March 2014: Charleston
County Public Schools, South Carolina
ASPIRE Plus 2013-2014 (Administration Preparation Program): Charleston County Public Schools
ASPIRE PLUS 2013-2014: Shadowing an Administrator
Bridge Federal Teacher Incentive Fund Compensation Workgroup 2013: Charleston County Public Schools
Attendee at the 2012 Charleston County School District Symposium
Kennesaw State University: 2008 Georgia Geographic Alliance Summer Institute
EDUCATION
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY: Certificate in Human Resources June 2015
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA: Masters of Educational Leadership Concentration in Technology
May 2011
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA: Bachelor of Science in Education December 2006