Perri Anne Bentley
Irmo
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in fostering student growth and engagement, particularly within Lexington Richland School District 5. Specializes in differentiated instruction and classroom management, effectively enhancing literacy development and fostering inclusive learning environments. Recognized for excellence in parent-teacher communication and collaborative faculty efforts, demonstrating significant achievements in student progress.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Kindergarten
Lexington Richland School District 5
Irmo
11.2022 - Current
- Aligned plans according to district and state standards.
- Created a safe environment to promote student growth and learning.
- Organized field trips to promote learning outside of the classroom setting.
- Collaborated and planned with colleagues weekly.
- Participated in weekly PLC meetings.
- Participated in the Building Thinking Classrooms book study, implemented ideas during math instruction and presented student growth during our district math meeting.
- Fostered close relationships with parents and communicated weekly through class newsletters and emails.
- Seved on the district math texbook adoption committee.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Scheduled parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using shared reading, guided reading, and word study.
Teacher, Third Grade
Lexington Richland School District 5
Irmo
08.2006 - 07.2019
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Collaborated with special education teachers in order to support students who require additional assistance or accommodations.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to improve student engagement and understanding of concepts.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans in accordance with district and state standards and objectives.
- Planned and collaborated weekly with colleagues.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- I was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Irmo Rotary Club for my work with a student.
- Served as unit leader several times.
Teacher, Kindergarten
Lexington Richland School District 5
Irmo
08.2001 - 07.2006
- Aligned plans according to district and state standards.
- Created a safe environment to promote student growth and learning.
- Organized field trips to promote learning outside of the classroom setting.
- Collaborated and planned with colleagues weekly.
- Served on School Improvement Council
- Fostered close relationships with parents and communicated weekly through class newsletters and emails.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Scheduled parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using shared reading, guided reading, and word study.
Teacher, Kindergarten
Lexington School District Two
West Columbia
08.2000 - 07.2001
- Planned and organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Created a stimulating learning environment that encourages active participation from all students.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
Teacher, Kindergarten
Horry County School District
Myrtle Beach
09.1991 - 07.2000
- Implemented Horry County's Literacy Curriculum based on Pat Cunningham's model.
- Piloted and implemented Horry County's Numeracy model.
- Worked with a student study team for children with special needs.
- Created and implemented Personalized Learning Plans for each student.
- Conducted parent conferences to discuss and review Personalized Learning Plans.
- Provided ongoing authentic assessment.
- Created and implemented a "Baggie Book" system.
- Implemented staggered entrance at the beginning of each school year.
- Conducted yearly parent orientations.
- Administered Horry County's Diagnostic Testing for Literacy and Numeracy.
- Participated in and Implemented Jean Gibbes' Tribes Learning Communities.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
Lander University
Greenwood, SC08-1986
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Special needs students
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Student rapport
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Instructional best practices
- Empathy and patience
- Differentiated instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Data-driven instruction
- Literacy development
- Effective listening
- Student engagement
Certification
- I have my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and I am also certified in Language and Literacy.
Timeline
Teacher, Kindergarten
Lexington Richland School District 5
11.2022 - Current
Teacher, Third Grade
Lexington Richland School District 5
08.2006 - 07.2019
Teacher, Kindergarten
Lexington Richland School District 5
08.2001 - 07.2006
Teacher, Kindergarten
Lexington School District Two
08.2000 - 07.2001
Teacher, Kindergarten
Horry County School District
09.1991 - 07.2000
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Coastal Carolina University
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
Lander University
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