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Bennett Mangano

Havertown

Summary

Dedicated to creating a safe environment for kids of all backgrounds to feel comfortable in the classroom. Possesses strong skills in time management and child development from years of hands on experience working as a counselor. Hardworking to get the assignments done and passionate to doing it correctly.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

BarBack/Server

Lascalla's FIRE
Villanova
05.2021 - 01.2026
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area during high-volume service.
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation and inventory management tasks.
  • Restocked supplies and ensured bar equipment was in working order.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.

Outdoor School Counselor

Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
Huntingdon County
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Planned lessons that taught the importance of nature and the environment.
  • Made lessons engaging to keeps students involved.
  • Spent several nights in cabins with the students and created a safe environment for them to feel comfortable and protected.
  • Curated a routine and schedule with them so that we stayed on track through-out the week.

Camp Counselor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Havertown
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked with kids from different walks of life to ensure they had a great summer filled with fun and safety.
  • Took care of injuries and assisted in first aid when necessary.
  • Participated in trainings to be CPR and Emergency Preparedness certified.
  • Cultivated strong connections and built trust with the kids.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with parents and guardians, providing updates and addressing concerns.
  • Created an inclusive environment where all felt safe to participate.
  • Created strategies and games that helped facilitate kids with autism that kept them involved with others.

Student Teacher, Middle School

Altoona Area Junior High
Altoona
09.2025 - 05.2026
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Assisted in assessing student progress through tests and informal evaluations.
  • Supported students' social-emotional development through one-on-one mentoring sessions.
  • Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans and teaching strategies for sixth grade students.

Education

Middle Level Education

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2026

Skills

  • Creative mindset
  • Time management
  • Empathy and patience
  • Child development
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management

Relevant Coursework

  • Special Education 400- Legal issues, learner characteristics, collaboration skills, assessment, and behavior management related to educating students with disability in inclusive settings.
  • Curriculum and Instruction 295-This introductory teacher preparation course utilizes a variety of field experiences (both observations within secondary school classrooms and individualized tutoring) to engage prospective education majors in issues related to teaching and learning. Students will learn about adolescent learners and elements of socially and emotionally safe classrooms.
  • Language and Literacy 400- Principles, problems, materials, and techniques involved in the development of speaking, listening, writing, and reading in early childhood in homes, schools, and communities. This course is intended to help teacher candidates become knowledgeable users of theory and language about language, literacy and culture as related to young children and to think through instructional possibilities thoroughly, using multiple sources of information to experiment with and provide justification for chosen decisions.

Timeline

Student Teacher, Middle School

Altoona Area Junior High
09.2025 - 05.2026

Outdoor School Counselor

Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
09.2024 - 10.2024

Camp Counselor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA
05.2024 - 08.2024

BarBack/Server

Lascalla's FIRE
05.2021 - 01.2026

Middle Level Education

Pennsylvania State University
Bennett Mangano