Ashley Benedict

10758 Carson Hwy Tecumseh, Michigan 49286

Phone: (517) 438-6491 E-Mail: abenedi3@emich.edu

Objective
Highly experienced and dedicated educator seeking a teaching position.

Experience
Student Teaching, Patterson Elementary, Tecumseh MI
01/04/2016- present

Student Teacher

Student taught at Patterson Elementary School in a second grade classroom. Collaborated with
the cooperating teacher and other second grade teacher throughout the semester. Created and
taught a science unit on Earths surfaces. Differentiated instruction and material within the
classroom with each leveled group in reading and mathematics. Built positive relationships
among other teachers and specialists throughout the building. Maintained a strong relationship
with each individual student within the classroom. Established and maintained positive
classroom management through a variety of strategies that were found to be successful during
the time in this classroom.
Country House, Tecumseh MI
08/2009 to present

Waitress

Greeted guests and accompanied them to their seat. Served the food and beverages. Checked
regularly on the guest to make sure they are enjoying their experience, food and beverage(s) at
the restaurant. Described meals and the preparation of certain meals or beverages. Maintained
ability to use the cash register and properly handle customers money.
Childrens Institute, Ypsilanti MI
01/2013 to 12/2015

Teacher Assistant

Childcare provided with experience in helping with childrens needs and development. Assists
the teacher and other teacher assistants as needed. Prepares and serves the children their
meals and snack. Proven leader, devoted to childrens growth and well-being. Provides children
with a safe environment while at school.
Pottery Barn, Ann Arbor MI
to 04/2014

Sales Associate

10/2012

Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants. Recommended merchandise based
on their likes and what would work best in their home. Answered customers questions and
concerns about products. Maintained the sales goal and inventory and helped with visual
displays in the store.
Babysitter for Foley family, Saline MI
to 04/2014

Babysitter

10/2012

Babysitting for their enjoyable 4 year old boy included: feeding/preparing meals for the day,
naptime/bedtime, reading books, doing outdoor activities and helping potty train him. Also
implemented an organized daily schedule that would work best for the child.
Babysitter for Dick family, Tecumseh MI
06/2007 to 09/2011

Babysitter/Nanny

Babysat and was a nanny for the Dick family for five years. Took care of their son with
Aspergers syndrome and bipolar disorder. The jobs that the family asked were to maintain the

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medications their son needed, feeding nutritious meals, and have an organized schedule
throughout the day for him. When he was older, they asked he be transported to sporting
events and activities. Maintained the house when the family was gone and took care of the
family pets.

Education
Eastern Michigan University 08/2012 to present
Anticipated graduation in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science and Liberal Arts degree of two majors
including: Elementary Education and Special Education with a focus in Cognitive Impairment.
Washtenaw Community College
04/2012

08/2011 to

Completed one full year. Gained 27 credits total within that year (2 semesters). Cumulative GPA
of 3.6 and transferred to Eastern with all 27 credits and 3.6 GPA.
Tecumseh High School
05/2011

09/2008 to

Completed all four years of high school and earned a high school diploma. Gained a 3.0 GPA
throughout the four years.

References
Deidre Wagoner
Cooperating Teacher
Patterson Elementary
Tecumseh MI, 49286
517-423-3331 ext. 3309
Marc Danley
Restaurant Owner
Country House Restaurant
Tecumseh, MI 49286
517-423-3657
Anne Victorian
Teacher
EMU Childrens Institute
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-487-2348
Beth Foley
Saline MI, 48176
734-536-3624

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