Benita Florian Haley
Washington
Summary
Experienced Teacher with a demonstrated history of working with diverse learners in an engaging classroom environment designed with the enrichment and success of every child in mind. Strong education professional skilled in Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Curriculum Development, and Elementary Education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher
Little Rascals Early Learning Center
12.2021 - Current
- Led a team of Preschool and Pre-K Teachers to plan and implement curricula, conduct developmental screens and assessments, and create engaging activities and events for students and families
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Gained additional skills and experience with children who are pre-verbal, neurodivergent, and those with sensory and other special needs and differences
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Pre-K Counts Teacher
Blueprints
10.2007 - 08.2020
- Taught Pre-Kindergarten classes of 16-18 children
- Taught 2-week summer Kindergarten Readiness Program
- Planned and implemented effective instruction across educational domains
- Collaborated with co-teachers, parents, and para-professionals
- Trained Aides and Teacher Assistants
- Created individualized tools and strategies to help every child succeed
- Instructed students with disabilities
- Advocated for children with Autism, Down Syndrome, and other special needs
- Designed engaging, developmentally appropriate play-based learning environments and activities for children ages 3 to 5
Teacher Assistant
Kid Biz LLC
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Assisted Lead Pre-K Teacher with planning, instruction, and assessment
- Supervised children in every age group, infants to age 12, in childcare setting
- Communicated with families about children's learning and development
- Kept detailed documentation of incidents
- Maintained confidentiality
- Collaborated with the team to plan meals, clean, and perform other housekeeping tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville
12-2006
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Curriculum Design and Planning
- Literacy instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict resolution and behavior modeling
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Parent-teacher communication
- Educational leadership
- Inquiry-based learning
- Instructional best practices
- Serving diverse communities
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
Instructional II Early Childhood Education N-3, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Timeline
Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher
Little Rascals Early Learning Center
12.2021 - Current
Pre-K Counts Teacher
Blueprints
10.2007 - 08.2020
Teacher Assistant
Kid Biz LLC
02.2007 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville
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