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Objectives
To obtain a K-5 elementary teaching position in a public school where I am able to create a classroom environment that fosters independent thinking skills, learning and growth for every student.
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Teaching Experience
Sept. 2, 2008 – current
June 17 - August 4, 2008
April 2008 - June 2008
Sept. 2007 - June 2008
Dec. 2007 - June 2008
Dec. 2007 - June 2008
Dec. 2007 - June 2008
Dec. 2007 - June 2008
May 9 - June 12 2007
January - April 2007
January - April 2006
Spring 1998
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Haverhill Elementary School, Portage Public Schools, Portage, MI
Title 1 Paraprofessional.
Working with at risk students to improve reading and math levels. I lead students in small groups using programs such as Read Naturally, Corrective reading Decoding B1 and 2, and Focus Decoding. Testing with Dibels as well as weekly progress monitoring. I also work with students one-on-one on classroom work. Have also worked with Touch math, Reading mastery, Read well, and Language for Learning
Northeastern Elementary School,
Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI
Teaching 1st grade Math In Summer School
Teaching math to 1st graders in summer school at Northeastern Elementary.
I am in charge of classroom management as well as writing and teaching lessons to help prepare students for math in second grade.
Substitute Teaching Kindergarten – Sixth grade
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy, Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI
Schoolcraft Community Schools, Schoolcraft, MI
Marcellus Community Schools, Marcellus, MI
Vicksburg Community Schools, Vicksburg, MI
Portage Public Schools, Portage, MI
Milwood Elementary School, Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI - Substitute teaching
Prepared and taught lessons to both AM and PM Kindergarteners that followed the schools curriculum. I took the students on a field trip the dairy farm, Zoo and field day. I preformed math assessments on all students as well as welcoming a new student to the class while the teacher was on leave.
Intern/Teaching
Prepared and taught lesson plans for 22 AM kindergarteners and 20 PM kindergarteners that followed the schools science, math, and language arts curriculum, state benchmarks and multiple intelligences.
Effectively challenged students to develop higher-order thinking skills while working in a cooperative learning environment. Maintained and organized, positive and successful learning environment by setting the expectations of the classroom along with being consistent in holding each student to them.
Central Elementary School, Portage Public Schools, Portage MI - Pre-Intern Teacher. Taught as well as prepared lesson in math,
science, and language arts to 19 kindergarteners, using strategies that incorporated individual needs of students as well as following the standards set forth by the state of MI. Helping students with the daily routine, worked with them in all subject areas.
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI
Cultural sensitive practicum in social work. I worked with 1st graders in an urban school in Battle Creek. I was a mentor to three students working with them on self-esteem and social behavior.
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Related Experience
March 1999 - June 2004
Nov. 1998 - March 1999
Sept.1997 - Nov. 1998
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RX Optical, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Accounts Receivable & Insurance Processing
Research and settle outstanding insurance claims. Enter and bill insurance claims, payment washes, and over/under. Industrial billing, matching up EOB’s, pulling insurance payments. Entering, maintaining and running daily, weekly and monthly cash flow reports. Balance sales/cash journals. Enter and print expense reports including administration payments and refunds. Rejections for insurance and industrials. Backup on multi-line telephone system. Enter and maintain insurance database. Issue collection statements
Lab Support
Answered multi-line telephone, Data entry and general office detail, Return damaged frames to manufactures, Placing orders to an outside lab for VSP.
Receptionist
Answer multi-line telephone, Scheduling and confirming all appointments. Pulling and filing patient files, Obtaining and confirming all patient insurance eligibility
Sunshine Semester, Farrell Pennsylvania
I taught in a summer enrichment program for "Latchkey" children. An interracial program co-sponsored by area churches and the Farrell Public School System that was aimed at improving academic achievement. During the school year the children attended as an after-school program that gave them a hot meal and a focused time to complete their homework for the following day. During the summer semester the children learned through group activities and a broad use of the arts – painting, music, and physical education
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Technology / Additional Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Publisher – as well as Kid Pix, Inspiration, Taskstream, and Dreamweaver and Iweb-folio. Typing speed of 60+ words per minute. Experienced in
using a 10-key calculator.
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Hobbies / Interest
Soccer, Snowboarding, Many craft activities, and Traveling, Coaching AYSO U6 soccer.
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Personal Characteristics and Qualities
I am excited by children, especially their creativity and curiosity, and have always been sensitive to their feelings and their unique individual approaches to learning. It is important to me that all people be treated with respect and kindness, and that every child be given the opportunity to express the truth as they experience it. My life experience has taught me patience, perseverance and loyalty. Solving problems as they emerge is important to me, since I am more interested in helping to find solutions than in assessing blame. Personally, I focus on goals rather than dislikes. I am a detail-oriented, results-driven, efficient, punctual person who works well under pressure, meets deadlines and maintains confidences. Also, I am interested in athletics, physical fitness for children, and would enjoy coaching soccer and swimming as well as other sports.
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Download Resume of Sarah E. Benson-Kuhnle
pdf-File, approx. 33 KB
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