David Melloy Benedick

Courtney Benedick405 Parkside Circle Chapel Hill, 27516 (202) 365-1457 Website: courtneybenedick.weebly.comEmail: courtneybenedick@gmail.com Highly adaptable and versatile certified teacher with sixteen years experience in Reading, Language Arts and History.

Demonstrated ability to:

Work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators and parents to ensure students will be successful Use technology integration in the classroom to engage students at varying levels Develop creative lessons that keep students excited and engaged

Differentiate curriculum to meet all students levels and abilities

Create a nurturing, well managed classroom environment for all students to thrive Remain actively involved in students social, emotional and academic developmentTEACHING EXPERIENCEMary Ellen Henderson Middle School - Falls Church, VA 2003 - 2015Teacher Sixth Grade Language Arts and HistoryResponsible for:

Utilizing both formative and summative assessments to differentiate the curriculum and implement appropriate lessons and monitor student progress Using project based learning to enhance students ability and knowledge of content

Utilizing the RtI Process (Response to Intervention) to provide interventions in reading to struggling readers Collaborating with co-teachers to create an inclusive classroom environment and meet the needs of all students Creating and leading an extracurricular club for students to participate in various humanitarian causesMadison Middle School - Tampa, FL

2001 - 2003Teacher Sixth Grade Reading and Language Arts

Taught writing strategies to students of varying abilities

Provided reading interventions and strategies to reluctant readersHidden Oaks Middle School Palm City, FL

2000 2001Teacher Sixth Grade Language Arts

Taught the Writing Process and prepared students for standardized writing test Highest FCAT writing scores in 6th gradeCaroline Brevard Elementary School Tallahassee, FL

1999 2000 Teacher Third Grade Taught content in all subject areas to students of varying abilitiesHONORS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MYP (Middle Years Program) Curriculum Writing and (2013 2015)

Participated on Digital Learning Committee (2013 2015)

Founder of ESOL afterschool intervention program (2013 2014)

Mentor to student teacher (2012) Trained in Readers Workshop (2011) Mentor to new teacher (2007-2008, 2012 - 2013)

Understanding by Design Curriculum Writing (2006 - 2007) Whos Who Among Americas Teachers Nominee (2006)

EDUCATION

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Tallahassee, FLMaster of Science in Elementary Education

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

Storrs, CTBachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences, Minor Concentration in History