Ranessa Benton
Covington
Summary
Professional educator with robust background in language arts instruction. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering student engagement. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, assessment, and differentiated instruction. Reliable and resourceful, consistently supporting team goals and student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Arts Teacher
Newton High School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student participation and comprehension.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences and digital literacy.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development to ensure alignment with educational standards.
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
General Ray Davis Middle School
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of historical concepts and current events.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Facilitated collaborative group projects that fostered critical thinking and teamwork among students.
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Liberty Middle School
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student comprehension and interest in language arts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and improve student outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the varying needs of individual learners, accommodating various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student understanding through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Clements Middle School
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student comprehension and interest in language arts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Implemented research-based reading strategies to support struggling readers in building comprehension skills and fluency levels.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by utilizing multimedia presentations, interactive learning tools, and hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - General Speech Communication
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2009
Specialist in Teacher Leadership -
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05-2025
Skills
- Instructional leadership and coaching
- Curriculum design and assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Collaboration and team-building
- Classroom technology integration
Affiliations
Active member of the Covington Area Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Certification
- Secondary English (6-12)
- Middle Grades Social Studies
- Gifted Endorsement
Timeline
Language Arts Teacher
Newton High School
07.2023 - Current
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
General Ray Davis Middle School
07.2022 - 05.2023
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Liberty Middle School
07.2021 - 05.2022
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Clements Middle School
07.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - General Speech Communication
Valdosta State University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Georgia College and State University
Specialist in Teacher Leadership -
Georgia College And State University