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Melissa Benoit
English and Psychology Teacher
Professional Goals:
I am seeking a secondary teaching position in an English or Psychology classroom where I can use my diverse experience, unique skill set, and dedication to excellence to make a positive contribution in not only the lives of students, but in the community as a whole.
Education:
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY –East Lansing, Michigan, July 2011- August 2013
Certifications:
Highly Qualified (CE) Psychology
Teaching Experience:
ALLEGAN HIGH SCHOOL- Allegan, Michigan, August 2010 - June 2013; August 2016- Present
HIGH POINT HIGH SCHOOL- Beltsville, Maryland, August 2013-August 2016
One Year Student Teaching Internship:
DETROIT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS - Detroit, Michigan, September 2009 - April 2010
Technological Experience:
Volunteer Activities:
Teaching Conferences / Professional Training:
Membership in Professional Organizations:
References available upon request
I am seeking a secondary teaching position in an English or Psychology classroom where I can use my diverse experience, unique skill set, and dedication to excellence to make a positive contribution in not only the lives of students, but in the community as a whole.
Education:
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY –East Lansing, Michigan, July 2011- August 2013
- Master of Arts in Educational Technology
- Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Psychology, August 2005 - May 2009
Certifications:
- Michigan Professional Certification: May 2016
Highly Qualified (CE) Psychology
- Maryland Standard Professional I: August 2013
- Advanced Placement English Language and Composition: July 2014
Teaching Experience:
ALLEGAN HIGH SCHOOL- Allegan, Michigan, August 2010 - June 2013; August 2016- Present
- Teach Common Core English curriculum to grades 9-12.
- Wrote and teach AP level curriculum for Advanced Placement Literature class, where students read, write, and analyze college-level texts.
- Created, piloted, and implements a Senior English blended class where students used online resources, as well as in-class instruction to analyze literature, collaborate with peers, and create innovative final products.
- Integrate various forms of technology into the classroom, including websites, Google Drive, blogs, and social networking sites, in order to enhance discussion and foster deeper level thinking.
- Create projects where students focus on new digital technology tools, such as slideshows, movies, blogs, and presentations, to display their understanding of the content.
- Maintain contact with parents and counselors through e-mail, phone calls, and conferences to ensure student progression and success.
- Advised class of 2013 and currently class of 2022 by helping at dances, parades, and spirit week, as well as planning, decorating, and chaperoning prom and graduation.
- Attend and participate in professional development with focus on content literacy, curriculum design, formative/summative assessment, Common Core Curriculum, and technology application.
- Convene for monthly English Department meetings to develop curriculum, analyze state test results, and discuss department issues and opportunities.
- Discuss and structured materials about reading comprehension, differentiated instruction, and common assessment on a Quality Assurance Review team to earn accreditation for the school.
- Distribute and proctored the PLAN test to sophomore students and PSAT 9 to freshmen students.
- Presented professional development to staff members on technology integration.
- Participate in meetings and school visits as a member of district-wide technology implementation committee.
HIGH POINT HIGH SCHOOL- Beltsville, Maryland, August 2013-August 2016
- Taught Common Core aligned English curriculum to grades 9 and 11.
- Instructed Advanced Placement Language and Composition to 11th grade students.
- Implemented an AP approved syllabus, which aligns with college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum.
- Enabled AP students to read and analyze the effects of rhetorical elements in various texts, as well as compose evidence-based argumentative and analytical essays.
- Integrated technology into instruction to heighten student engagement, improve technical literacy, and enhance critical thinking skills.
- Utilized the Data Wise process to assess student data, target student learning needs, and apply a plan of action to inform future teaching practices.
- Attended monthly department meetings to discuss curriculum, analyze data, develop department wide initiatives, set instructional goals, and reflect on areas in need of instructional improvement,
- Served on the school’s planning and management team to address decisions about school policy, such as building positive relationships, maintaining the school plan, and acting as liaison between faculty and administration.
- Facilitated bimonthly meetings for the 11th grade English team where team members collaborate about curriculum, standards, instruction, and assessments.
- Engaged in professional development focusing on Data Wise, Common Core, Google Apps, technology networking, language objectives, English Language Arts literacy and close reading, and discussion and questioning techniques.
- Maintained contact with parents, counselors, and administrators regarding student attendance and academic progress through phone calls, emails, conferences, and assignments.
- Actively worked to build a collegial faculty culture through coordinating staff events, such as a bowling scrimmage, holiday dinner, staff kickball, and end of the year party.
- Proctor SAT and PARCC standardized tests, as well as administer county benchmarks.
- Observed colleagues through Learning Walks to discover best practices and reflect on own teaching.
- Raised awareness about the Advanced Placement program through an Advanced Placement Curriculum Fair, specifically the AP English program.
- Supported the school during Middle States Accreditation.
One Year Student Teaching Internship:
DETROIT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS - Detroit, Michigan, September 2009 - April 2010
- Lead-taught for one full year in a 9th grade honors and 12th grade AP class.
- Contributed to professional development activities such as a district testing/scoring/assessment session and a session on assessing standardized testing data to form goals for improvement.
- Designed unit plans for short stories, The Great Gatsby, The Odyssey, and Macbeth.
- Aided in Senior Class Sponsor activities, such as the Senior Breakfast and Homecoming.
- Attended weekly staff meetings and collaborated with colleagues on procedures such as a school improvement plan.
- Prepared lessons based on multi-intelligences of students, focusing specifically on the areas of the arts, such as dance, music, vocals, and the visual arts.
- Administered the state mandated MME/ACT test, as well as a district mandated test.
- Utilized observations to improve planning, teaching, and classroom management techniques.
Technological Experience:
- Advanced knowledge of Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
- Create and manage websites for classroom collaboration and communication: Wikispaces, Weebly, Wix, Edmodo, Moodle, Google Sites, Google Classroom.
- Adapt popular web tools to enhance student learning and engagement: Blogger, Prezi, Glogster, VoiceThread, Padlet, PhotoPeach, Mixbook, Diigo, Dropbox, Google Drive (including Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms, and Presentation), Twitter, Remind, and Skype.
- Incorporate web-based summative and formative evaluations using PollEverywhere, Quizlet, Quizizz, Socrative, and Kahoot.
- Avid user of iMovie, Windows MovieMaker, Promethean Board, and Document CameraPossess advanced knowledge of Macintosh and Windows systems.
Volunteer Activities:
- Allegan HS Social Chair, September 2016-Present
- High Point High School Faculty Advisory Committee Member, September 2015-Present
- High Point High School Social Committee Member, September 2014-Present
- High Point High School School Planning and Management Team Member, September 2014-Present
- High Point High School 11th Grade English Team Leader, January 2014-Present
- KickUp Teacher Mentor, January 2015- May 2015
- Allegan High School Rotary Interact Club Advisor, Fall 2012 –June 2013
- Allegan High School Track Team Timer, Spring 2011 – June 2013
- Allegan High School Flower Fund Organizer, Fall 2011 – June 2013
- St. Fabian Youth Mission Trip Leader, July 25 - 31, 2010
Teaching Conferences / Professional Training:
- MSU College of Education Technology Conference, November 3, 2018
- Advanced Studies in Literacy Graduate Class, January 2016- May 2016
- National Council of Teachers of English National Conference, November 21-23,2014
- Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Training, June 23- 27, 2014
- Meetup with Edmodo, February 5, 2014
- Blended Learning in the Classroom Class, January 2013 - May 2013
- Michigan Moodle Moot Conference, January 10, 2013
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology Program, July 2012 - December 2012
- 21 Things for the 21st Century Educator Class, July 2011 - August 2011
- National Council of Teachers of English Conference, November 18 - 20, 2011
- Moodle Virtual Training with Anne Thorp Class, March 21, 2011 - May 17, 2011
- Michigan Council of Teachers of English Bright Ideas Conference, April 10, 2010
Membership in Professional Organizations:
- Maryland State Educational Association, September 2013- Present
- Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, July 2012 - Present
- Michigan Educational Association, September 2010- Present
References available upon request