Margie R. Benton
P.O. Box ****** El Paso , Texas 79904
****.*****@*****.***
Education
University of North Texas – Denton, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Secondary teaching field Spanish
Certificate in Secondary Education (7th – 12th) GPA 3.8 1981
International Business College – El Paso, Texas
Certificate in Bookkeeping, fall 1976
Skills
“Team Player Attitude”, with excellent leadership and motivational skills
Highly analytical, with exceptional research and writing skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills (English, Spanish)
Excellent reading skills (English, Spanish)
Basic knowledge of Word and Excel
Basic knowledge of athletic training and first aid and CPR certified
Work Experience and Achievements
Contemporary Services Corporation El Paso, Texas Security 3/2010 – current
Crowd and traffic control
Assuring client of a pleasant event experience
Bilingual Research Services El Paso, Texas Survey Taker 9/2010 – current
Take phone calls
Pleasant telephone voice
Accurately record respondent opinions
Stork’s Nest Northeast El Paso, Texas Substitute 9/2009 – 10/2009
Interview, screen and register potential clients
Manage incentives (inventory and procurement)
Schedule and arrange program classes
Promote, display at health fairs and other venues
Promote program to potential donors
Assist in grant writing for funding of the Stork’s Nest
Bethel Christian School El Paso , Texas Teacher/Coach 8/2003 – 6/2009
Subjects taught: Health, Texas History, Basic Science, American History, Spanish 1-3, World Geography, Biology
Sports coached: Volleyball, Basketball, Track
Grades taught and coached: 6th – 12th 4th – 8th
Projects implemented: annual World Fair, Texas Living Museum
Accomplishments: Playoffs in volleyball and basketball, 2nd place in district championships in volleyball 2008, 3rd place in district in basketball 2008-09, 4th place in district in track 2009, introduced new programs for academic enhancement
Vineyard Christian School El Paso , Texas Teacher/Coach/AD 8/1999 – 5/2003
Subjects taught: Texas History, Language Arts including writing, spelling and grammar, Basic 5th and 6th grade curriculum
Sports coached: Volleyball, Basketball, Track
Grades taught and coached: 5th – 8th
Projects implemented: annual World Fair, Texas Living Museum , Track team and track program
Accomplishments: 4th place in district in track 2000, introduced new programs for academic enhancement
American Heritage Academy Carrollton , Texas
Teacher/Asst. Coach 8/1997 – 5/1999
Subjects taught: Spanish 1 – 3
Sports coached: assisted in all three, volleyball, basketball, track
Grades taught and coached: 7th – 12th
Non-Work Experience
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Stork’s Nest – incentive program for teens and women encouraging them to seek prenatal care in exchange for baby items
March for Babies Team Captain – coordinating the women of Zeta with the opportunities in working with the March of Dimes event
Archonette Coordinator – managing the youth group (girls ages 13 – 18)
Scholarship Committee – screening the applicants for scholarships
March of Dimes
PSC Member – (program services committee) planning events that will help raise awareness of the issue of prematurity and funds to help with research