Madeline R.

Van Benschoten
4568 Guildford Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069
(513) 374-3071, Madeline.VanBenschoten@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a math instructor at Lakota West where I can utilize my abilities in planning high
quality mathematical lessons and building strong relationships with students. I am also interested in a
position that provides opportunities for coaching the dance team or assisting with theatre productions.

EDUCATION

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2014
Overall GPA: 3.98/4.0
GPA in Major: 3.98/4.0
Ohio Licensure: Integrated Mathematics Education AYA




TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lakota West High School, West Chester, Ohio Gary Elgin Card (513) 874-5699
Mathematics Teacher/ Assistant Dance Coach August 2014 -
Utilizes differentiated instruction, engaging lesson plans, technological Present
tools, and constructive feedback to promote student learning and growth.
Incorporates formative and summative assessments into daily instruction.
Communicates student progress to parents.

Fairfield High School, Fairfield, Ohio (Student Teaching) Spring 2014
Student Teacher for Ms. Royalty Algebra 2A, Algebra 2B, Pre-Calculus
Participated in professional development, building Fairfields integrated curriculum
Compiled all student grades in Progressbook
Created online math assignments using mathxlforschools. com

Talawanda High School, Oxford, Ohio (Miami Connections Tutoring)
Personal Tutor under the direction of Pat Meade Spring 2013
Provided thorough mathematical explanations to struggling students
Utilized online course software to gui de students through each lesson

Mason High School, Mason, Ohio (Field Experience #2)
Student Teacher for Ms. Verstreate - Honors Geometry Fall 2012
Produced quality lesson plans that prepared students for their final exams
Developed relationships with each student and utilized the technological devices available

Winton Woods Middle School, Cincinnati, Ohio (Field Experience #1)

Student Teacher for Mr. Tilton - Honors Geometry/ Connected Mathematics Fall 2012
Observed classroom management strategies and created interactive classroom activities

Fairfield High School, Fairfield, Ohio (Adopt-a-School Program) Fall 2010
Teacher Assistant for Ms. Engel Fundamentals of Geometry
Assisted teaching mathematics in a Fundamentals of Geometry course
Provided assistance to students with IEPs as well as English Language Learners





AWARDS



Summa Cum Laude, Top 2 % of graduating division
Presidents List, Top 3% of graduating division
High Honor Roll, Deans List
Scholarship Recipient, including:
o J.P. & P.J. Albert Scholarship
o Pi Delta Kappa McGuffey Scholarship
o Howard K. Friedman Scholarship
o Joyce E. Graf Education Scholarship
o Mary Jeanette and Clifford Harvey Scholarship
o Ed & Joan Redpath Scholarship
o Miami Resident Scholarship
o Alumni Senior Prize (First Prize)
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Dance Captain
Grand Night for Singing Miami Oxford Production Jan. 2012 - May 2013
As Dance Captain, it was my responsibility to learn, teach, and clean choreography. I was also
responsible for devising my own formations for various dance numbers, choosing costumes, and
conducting numerous dress rehearsals.

Undergraduate Associate EDT 190
Miami Oxford University- Under the direction of Dr. Tom Kopp Aug. 2012 - Dec. 2012
After watching each student's presentation, I provided not only constructive feedback, but also
suggestions for improving the effectiveness of each students lesson plan. I was also responsible
for recording attendance and ensuring all students completed their weekly assignments.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
LOFT, West Chester, Ohio Aleah Aleshin (513)671-8111
Sales Lead/ Part-time Manager May 2014 -
Drives revenue and provides an exceptional client experience through August 2014
relationship building, product knowledge sharing, and presenting a clean,
safe, well-maintained store environment.

LOFT, West Chester, Ohio Aleah Aleshin (513)671-8111
Fashion Stylist/ Sales Associate May 2013 -
Greet customers and act as a personal stylist Present
Train new employees, efficiently unpack stock, and open Love Loft credit cards

Charming Charlie, Fairfield, Ohio - Katie Flores (513)863-0017
Charmer/ Sales Associate
Assisted customers and trained new employees
Skilled at cash register (cash-wrap lead during holidays)
May 2012-
August 2013

MEMBERSHIPS
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), current member
Golden Key International Honour Society, current member
The Miami University Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MUCTM), current member
The Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM), current member
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), current member
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2011 Lilly Conference, Miami University of Ohio
2013 Presenter at the EDL 318 Conference, Miami University of Ohio
2014 Ohio Math Circle Meeting
2014 Curriculum Building Professional Development, Fairfield High School
2014 ACT administration training, Fairfield High School

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES


Angela Royalty
Math Instructor
Fairfield High School
937-423-9967, royalty_a@fairfield-city.k12.oh.us

Richard Hamilton
Student Teacher Supervisor
Miami University, Office of Student Teaching
513-615-9057, hamiltwr@miamioh.edu

Todd Edwards
Associate Professor, Mathematics Education
Miami University
401 McGuffey Hall
Oxford, Ohio 45056
513-529-6320, michael.todd.edwards@gmail.com

Aleah Aleshin
Store Manager
LOFT, Ann Inc.
9450 Water Front Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
513-671-8111