Katlyn Benish

Kbenis1@students.towson.edu | 240-682-4750 | 16907 Shaffer Rd Sharpsburg MD 21782

Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Science in Special Education

GPA: 3.410
May 2015

Internship Experiences
Student Teaching
Towson University at Ridge Ruxton

Student teaching in a public separate day school in a class of 7 students, ages 5 to 7 with Multiple Disabilities
Works one to one with students in progression of IEP goals
Directs daily whole group lessons on calendar, weather and kindergarten reading curriculum
Supervises and coordinates daily transitions between buses, activities ,specials, and lunch

Student Intern
Towson University at Pine Grove Middle School

August 2014-December 2015

Towson, MD

Interned in a self-contained CLS (communication and learning support) class for 6 students with Autism
Worked in the class weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Worked weekly in small group settings with students
Held a weekly small group reading lessons and daily opening introduction

Student Intern
Towson University at Glydon Elementary

January 2015-May 2015

Towson, MD

February 2014-May 2014

Towson, MD

Completed a 60 hour internship in a Kindergarten class of 27 students

Worked weekly in small group settings with students
Held a whole group lesson about recycling

Employment Experience
Resident Assistant
Towson University

Foster and build a community on a residence hall floor of 73 residents focusing on student development
Perform needs assessment, plan, market, and lead 10 programs per semester focused on community building,
diversity awareness, and valuing others
Work closely with a staff of 25 to enforce policy and regulations set by the University
Encourage community awareness, tolerance and respect among residents

Sales Associate
Build-A-Bear

August 2013-Present
Towson, MD

February 2012-Present
Towson, MD

Customer service work including sales and discussing store promotions with customers
Duties also include managing parties of 6-18 guests ranging in age from 2-12, assisting guests throughout the
process while incorporating age appropriate activities
Work directly with a staff of 15 to balance multiple tasks, guest needs, and store procedures

Cultivate a welcoming store environment and developing a personal relationship with guests of all ages

Lead Camp Counselor

New Horizons Summer Camp

June 2012-August 2012

St. Marys, MD

Working with a team of two co-counselors we led a camp class of 8 students with severe profound handicaps
Duties included daily scheduling of: activities, crafts, lessons, meals/feeding, bathroom needs and recreation
Additional duties included planning daily and weekly lessons, teaching singing and movement time, carrying
out physical lessons (recess, gym time, dance), balancing feeding, changing and medication schedules from
parents, coordinating bus schedules/ parent pick up, intervening during self-threatening behaviors
Daily activities required the addition of sign language to increase communication with all students

Volunteer Experiences
Church Nursery Volunteer
September 2013-Present
Towson University
Timonium, MD
Co-managing nursery rooms with 5 to 15 babies under the age of 24 months, planning thirty minute lessons
Duties include balancing schedules, following nursery procedures, fostering relationships between families
Work with a team of 3 additional adults to meet the needs of the babies during a hour and a half time frame
Best Buddies President
Best Buddies International

August 2013-April 2014

Towson, MD

Fostering club dynamic of one to one friendships working with students with and without special needs
Duties included monthly paperwork, fostering personal friendships, scheduling and carrying out events
Managing a club of 54 members, coordinating an officer core of 4, planning activities for events, providing
leadership for events twice a month

Katlyn Benish
Kbenis1@students.towson.edu | 240-682-4750 | 16907 Shaffer Rd Sharpsburg MD 21782

References
Robert Santacroce
410.704.3675

rsantacroce@towson.edu
Elizabeth Berquist
410.704.2703

eberquist@towson.edu
Rafael Cordwell
rcordwell@towson.edu

410.704.2019