Michelle Benson
Rehoboth Beach
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a people person with a upbeat, positive personality that enjoys connecting with the community.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Special Education Teacher
State Of Delaware
08.1991 - 09.2023
- Recently retired after a 30 year career teaching early childhood special education with the State of Delaware
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed preschool aged students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Lead Mentor/New Teacher Mentor
State Of Delaware
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Provided new teachers with support and weekly meetings during their first and second years teaching.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Instruction
University Of Delaware
Newark, DEBachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 05.1991
Skills
- Reliable and Punctual
- Professional Demeanor
- Outgoing Personality
- Excellent People Skills
Timeline
Lead Mentor/New Teacher Mentor
State Of Delaware
08.2014 - 06.2023
Retired Special Education Teacher
State Of Delaware
08.1991 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Masters of Instruction
University Of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
West Chester University
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