Jarrod Bennett Teaching Rsum

13307 Broadwell Court, Huntersville, NC 28078

Home: (704)-464-1144 Cell: (864)-704-3846 : rodbenn@gmail.com

Summary
Dynamic student teacher with demonstrated capabilities in performance, directing, mentoring, and motivational
teaching. Committed to creating a student-focused classroom atmosphere, encouraging motivation, enthusiasm, and
autonomy among students, and putting together a talented, innovative, and versatile drama program.

Core Qualifications

Managing classroom for diverse populations

Active participation in theater performances, as
well as other arts, such as chorus and creative
writing.
Strong collaborator.
Experience working with special needs students
Teaching/tutoring
Proofreading/editing
Motivating students
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Positive atmosphere promotion

Interactive teaching/learning
Innovative lesson planning
Essay writing technique development
Creative questioning
Critical thinking
Computer proficient
Creative lesson plan development
Student-centered learning
Positive reinforcement
Effective time management
Thematic study technique

Achievements
Material Development

Created story dramatizations and theme dramas targeting early school-age students to create an engaging
educational experience

Created lesson plans tailored to fit all different K-12 grade levels, complete with assignments and
assessments, all designed to fit into specific units and long-range plans
Directing

Directed three originally written productions and collaborated with other student performers and directors to
demonstrate independent capabilities in theatre

Directed an independent full-length production at Winthrop University in order to involve more students in
the Theatre Department

Directed a one-act play at Winthrop University as part of the Spring 2014 One-Acts
Tutoring

Worked with students individually and in groups in math classes to assist in student-centered learning and
effective grade raising; winner of the Gloria Jones Outstanding Tutor Award

Professional Experience
Student Volunteer
September 2011 December 2011
Sullivan Middle School Rock Hill, SC
Volunteered as a student representative for The Club @ The Nest at Sullivan Middle School, supervising weekly after
school meetings and assisting students with academic and moral development.
Nation Ford High School Fort Mill, SC
Volunteered as temporary student teacher in a remedial Math and English class to assist students in passing the
HSAP

Private Tutor
July 2012
Residential Home Fountain Inn, SC
Hired as a tutor for two students who were enrolled and struggling in online math classes and raised their grades
from 30s to 90s in under two weeks.
Teacher Observer
September 2012 November 2012
Rock Hill High School Rock Hill, SC
Observed teaching techniques and methods of assessment in an Art IV Honors class, taking detailed notes and
applying them to educational studies.
ASC Tutor
September 2012 Present
Academic Success Center, Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
Hired as a private tutor for students enrolled in MATH 150 at Winthrop University, as well as a tutor for groups of
students enrolled in a half-semester MATH 150 class.
Student Intern
August 2014 Present
Fort Mill Middle School Fort Mill, SC
Co-taught as a middle school drama teacher with full lesson plans adhering to SC State standards. Observations and
evaluations from school and university personnel helped to sharpen teaching skills.

Education and Training

Woodmont High School 2011
Piedmont, SC, United States
Theatre
High school diploma
Graduated with Honors
Devoted more than 1,000 hours of work to theatre in the Internation Thespian Society
Participated in every production held at the school, including originally written and self-directed works

Community Involvement
Classroom Aide/Observer, Sullivan Middle School/Nation Ford High School/Rock Hill High School, 2011-2012

Observed and assisted in various classroom settings with both exceptional learners and students with
special needs.
Tutor, Residential Home/Winthrop University, 2011-Present

Provided tutoring in writing, mathematics, and general study skills.

Student Intern, Fort Mill Middle School, 2014-Present

Co-taught full lessons in theatre with regular evaluations from other teachers.

Affiliations
International Thespian Society, 2008-2011
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, current member
Improv This, current member
Winthrop University Academic Success Center, current member