Natascha Benevides
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and currently completing licensure in NC and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
CPI Certification
1
1
Pearson Foundations of Reading
1
1
Special Education Gen Ed K-12
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Carolina Charter Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Teacher 2nd/3rd Grade
International Christian Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for the instruction of subject materials t
- Tutored struggling students throughout the week
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Children’s Ministry Director & Events Coordinator
Grace City Church
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Responsible for the smooth operation and growth of the Children’s Programs
- Develop and implement the children’s curriculum, including the creation of materials, environments and activities used by volunteer teams in ministry
- Managed and recruit volunteer teams
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Directed elementary, pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to the Pastor.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Develop and manage the Children’s Ministry budget
- Maintained a strong and vibrant line of communication, not only with parents and families, but with ministry leadership as well
- Mentor and train summer intern’s with a major in childhood education or ministry
- As the Events Coordinator: responsible for the success of community-wide outreach events sponsored by the church
- Plan and manage the budget for each event
Producer, Commercial Insurance
SSB Western Sage Insurance
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Renewing and rewriting current book of policies
- Creating Certificates, customer service work for clients requiring endorsements
Children’s Ministry Director & Events Coordinator
Steamboat Christian Center
02.2013 - 12.2016
- As Children’s Ministry Director: Responsible for the smooth operation and growth of the Children’s Programs
- Developed and implemented the children’s curriculum, including the creation of materials, environments, and activities used by volunteer teams in the ministry
- Managed and recruited volunteer teams, including growing the volunteer base by 150%
- Trained and mentored volunteers
- Developed and managed the Children’s Ministry budget
- Maintained a strong and vibrant line of communication, with parents and families, and ministry leadership
- Increased the regular attendance of the Children’s Ministry by over 300%
- Planned, designed, and managed the budget for a new Children’s Ministry building
- Created and implemented a policies handbook for volunteers in the Children’s Ministry which included safety and emergency procedures
- Lead mission trips for volunteers to conduct week-long children’s programs for orphans in developing countries
- As the Events Coordinator: Responsible for the success of community-wide outreach events sponsored by the church
- Planned and managed the budget for each event
- Recruited and enlisted volunteers, for all aspects of events, from parking & publicity to community support and clean-up
- Evaluated and expanded annual events
Children’s Ministry Director
South Palm Church Elementary
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Responsible for the smooth operation and growth of the Children’s program
- Managed and recruited volunteers, for grades 1 - 5, including growing the volunteer base by 300%
- Trained and coordinated volunteers
- Developed and implemented yearly events focused on family gatherings—Back to School Bash, Parent’s Night Out, Family Game Night
- Coordinated the community Easter Event, hosting 1,600 people from the community
- Developed and implemented a leadership training program for fifth-grade students
Children’s Ministry Supervisor
Christ Fellowship
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Functioned as the general coordinator for all things children, including child-care, set-up and tear-down of rooms, and management of volunteers
Retail Sales Manager
Stubbs & Wootten
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsible for all aspects of retail operations, including customer service, retail sales, inventory control, and employee management
- Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
Education
Course work - Effective Leadership
Global Leadership Summit
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business and Marketing
American Intercontinental University
Houston, TX06.2005
Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida06.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Powerschool
- Canva
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Competent in smartboard technology
- Student support
- Trained in CPI
- Data collection
- Instructional strategies
- Student counseling
Certification
Special Education Gen.ed. K-12
Pearson Foundations of Reading
CPI Trainer
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work from home optionPaid time off401k matchFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Special Education Teacher
Carolina Charter Academy
08.2021 - Current
Teacher 2nd/3rd Grade
International Christian Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021
Producer, Commercial Insurance
SSB Western Sage Insurance
02.2018 - 07.2019
Children’s Ministry Director & Events Coordinator
Grace City Church
09.2017 - 06.2021
Children’s Ministry Director & Events Coordinator
Steamboat Christian Center
02.2013 - 12.2016
Children’s Ministry Director
South Palm Church Elementary
01.2010 - 09.2012
Children’s Ministry Supervisor
Christ Fellowship
01.2009 - 12.2009
Retail Sales Manager
Stubbs & Wootten
01.1997 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Special Education Gen.ed. K-12
Pearson Foundations of Reading
CPI Trainer
Course work - Effective Leadership
Global Leadership Summit
Bachelor of Science - Business and Marketing
American Intercontinental University
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