Mackenzie Bensko Email & Phone Number

Chelsea, MA

• Taught U.S. History, Category II (Sophomore) and Category III (Senior) Literature
• Developed, revised, and differentiated curriculum for these classes every year
• Chosen to assist junior staff in developing strong classroom management skills
• Collaborated with school leaders and other teachers to develop schoolwide projects and events
• Member of the Staff Leadership Team (Spring 2017) which developed and drafted changes to Phoenix Charter Academy, Chelsea for the 2017-2018 school year
• Worked closely with Senior class every year on planning and implementing projects like Senior vignettes, college applications, and Senior field trip

New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

Subbing for teachers across the disciplines at a large public high school. Also subbing in buildings on NFA campus that specifically catered to the needs of students with learning differences and behavioral issues.

St Albans, Vermont

During the fall semester, sat in on classes with social studies teachers Mr. Rider and Mr. Moore and attended teacher collaboration meetings to learn the layout of the school. Second semester, student taught under Mr. Rider for the required sophomore civics class “We The People” as well as A.P. U.S. History and A.P. U.S. Government and Politics.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Helped an assigned group of freshmen with moving in and adjusting to college life. Held social events at their dorm and ensured that they completed required extracurricular life skills activities known as L.E.A.D. (life, experience, action dimension). Also ran “Common Ground” discussions, open seminars on current issues which freshmen are required to.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Supervised the residents of Lakeview Hall. Enforced residential policies, mitigated in dorm disputes. Planned social and educational on-campus events. Connected students with other departments and on-campus resources. Attended RA Committee meetings to review and revise residential policies.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Worked with immigrant children in the ESL (English as Second Language) department in math and language classes. Also served as a regular weekly aide in Mrs. Rossell’s social studies classroom, helping students stay on task and assisting them with class projects.

Bachelor'S Degree, Secondary Education And Teaching, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Peer Advisor-Graduated Summa Cum Laude -Studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland Fall Semester 2013.

High School Diploma