Brooke Bennett

Experience

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  The Biome School

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Founding First Grade Classroom Teacher

  • Collaborated with staff and administration to evaluate and revise elementary school program.• ​Managed the implementation of the school’s Student Information System to ensure accurate student data.• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects with a STEM focus.

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  Lafayette Preparatory Academy

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Third Grade Classroom Teacher

  • Recognized for teaching excellence in English Language Arts with a Balanced Literacy approach and above-and-beyond commitment to maximizing learning outcomes and student success.• Coached teachers in best practices for curriculum modifications, lesson planning, instructional delivery, learner evaluation, and classroom management.• Developed and implemented curriculum and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

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  Gateway Science Academy

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Intervention and Learning Specialist

  • Partnered with administrators and staff to develop individual academic plans designed to promote students' educational and social development.• Managed classrooms, coordinated referrals and educational planning team meetings, and facilitated individual educational plans as necessary.• Developed direct instruction materials and monitored student progress with assessments.

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  Wings of Hope

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Development & Engagement Manager

  • Supported the Director of Development with managing an annual budget.• Coordinated a variety of events annually between 50-400 donors. • Assisted in creating goals and strategies for all fundraising campaigns. • Optimized marketing programs and special events to maximize donor engagement.• Secured annual funding through grant proposals and reports.

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  United 4 Children

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Advancement Officer

  • Served as a key member of the leadership team to advance the long-term goals of the organization.• Led and oversaw all development initiatives, including corporate and donor relations, major gifts, fundraising events, and grant writing.• Managed all marketing and communication plans and strategies including public and media relations, digital communications, storytelling, and brand experience. • Developed comprehensive fundraising and marketing plans, budgets, and objectives in conjunction with the organization’s strategic plan and vision.• Supervised three team members in a supportive and rigorous environment that promotes inclusion, learning, innovation, communication, and collaboration. Show less

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  Rohan Woods School -- providing a challenging, integrated Project Approach to learning

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Serves as a senior level administrator responsible for all aspects of fundraising, alumni/donor stewardship, and communications.• Spearheads the School’s development and fundraising efforts including annual giving, planned giving, capital campaigns and projects, special events and major gifts.• Fulfills the School’s annual fundraising goal, working collaboratively with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and other key volunteer leaders.• Builds a comprehensive alumni and donor development and communications strategy, including donor cultivation, alumni relations, and internal communications. Show less

  • Director of Advancement

    May 2023 - now

  • Director of Development And Alumni Relations

    Jan 2021 - May 2023