Barbara K. Bennett is an experienced elementary school teacher seeking a full-time teaching position. She has over 10 years of experience teaching grades 1-6, and has received several awards for her work, including Teacher of the Year. Bennett is dedicated to student success and uses creative and engaging lesson plans that incorporate hands-on learning experiences. She has a proven track record of helping students achieve and has received praise for her ability to manage a classroom and redirect disruptive behaviors.

1. Barbara K. Bennett
Elementary Teacher
1339 Hegira St. NW  Palm Bay, FL 32907  321-305-2577
barbarabennett56@hotmail.com
CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades 1-6)
A dedicated elementary teacher, who is eager to resume a full-time teaching career. Offer a
proven track record, with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to
optimizing the student’s and school’s success. I have also been taking college courses to
increase my specialty.
Wal-mart Teacher of the Year Award, Parent of the Year Award for the State of Florida, Child
Abuse Prevention Award
Core Competencies
Creative Lesson Planner
Esteem Builder
Instructional Best Practices
Classroom Management &
Discipline
Implemented IEP Plans for Special
Needs Students
Character Training
Standardized Testing / Scoring
Learner Assessment
Experiential Learning
Hands on Learning Experiences
Assembled grade level math lessons
Experience
Volunteer 2010 – Present
I have assisted children in achieving a higher level of knowledge through tutoring, aided with Refresh Brevard,
ventured into the community to help provided food and clothing t those down on their luck through Food In The
Park, provided care for infants in the Church Nursery, afforded care for children who needed it at a women’s
shelter, assistant coach to the Beginner’s Bible Quiz Team, facilitated with many fund raisers, aided the elderly
with transportation, volunteered in Day Cares, worked in kitchen ministry, tutored elementary students in reading
and math, took classes in child care and obtaining a degree, among other ventures.
Elementary Teacher 1999-2010
09-10 Palm Bay Community Charter (Academica) Palm Bay, FL
07-09 Palm Bay Community Charter (CSUSA) Palm Bay, FL
99-07 Explorer Elementary Melbourne, FL
Up to a class of 24 students were instructed in all academic subjects.
Key Contributions:
 Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional
materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and
history).
 Trained general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and behavioral issues in
an inclusive classroom.
 Generated praise for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive
patterns with positive behaviors. Have letters of appreciation from parents.
 Actively participated in school activities such as reading programs, fund raisers, tutoring, and many more.
 Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
 Completed classes to improve skills, led mentoring sessions, conducted parent conferences stressing the
needs of their child, and sought out help or advice when needed.
 Assisted various staff members when needed.
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Education, Credentials, Volunteer, & Awards
 University of Central Florida – Cocoa, FL (BS in Elementary Education)
 Florida Elementary ED/ESOL Teaching Certificate number 784488 (exp. 06/30/19), Associates of Science
in Early Childhood Education, College Credit Certificate in Pre School Specialization - Child Development
Early Education – Child Center Management – Infant Toddler Specialties
 Volunteer – Feeding the Homeless, Assistant Quiz Coach, tutor, Refresh Brevard, Nursery
“…Barbara brings to
teaching a sense of
respect for all students
and sets high
expectations because
she believes all children
can learn. What I admire
most about Barbara
Bennett is that she
never gives up on a
child…”
N. Scowcroft
Former Principal
Explorer Elementary
Melbourne, FL
“…I was a room mother
for this class so I
witnessed the bond
between Ms. Bennett
and the children. My
daughter thrived in her
class. Shelby’s reading
skills greatly improved
during the year in Ms.
Bennett’s class...”
Sherry Davis
Parent
“…The children
responded very
positively to Ms.
Bennett’s style of
teaching. She seemed to
intuitively know what
was required to tap into
each child’s potential
and draw them out…”
M. Silverman
Parent
“…Barbara is an
extremely caring teacher
who sets high
expectations for her
students and herself …
She is well organized in
her lesson plans, and
she interacts very well
with her students,
parents, and all staff
members. She is
dedicated to creating
opportunities for
students to learn
whenever a situation
arises…”
S. Coomber
Former Teammate
“Ms. Bennett is crazy
and silly and she is a
good teacher…”
Cory Waithe
Former Student