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April Benson

@aprilbenson

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Experienced educator and business consultant specializing in tutoring, writing, and organizational improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can combine education, consulting, and content creation to drive measurable outcomes, mentor teams, and scale client-focused programs.

I am an accomplished educator, business consultant, and published author with 13+ years of experience translating complex concepts into actionable solutions. I have led data-driven curriculum initiatives that improved student achievement, built and scaled a virtual tutoring business with strong revenue and retention metrics, and authored research-informed books on domestic violence and sexual assault awareness.

I excel at project and financial management, client relations, and using digital tools — including generative AI — to create compelling content and streamline operations. I bring a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to problem solving, professional development, and stakeholder collaboration to drive measurable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Small Business Owner

Current

Virtual Tutoring Business

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Established and scaled a virtual tutoring business achieving 40% year-over-year revenue growth, implemented financial tracking and tax documentation, and drove client retention to 85% with 30% referral-based growth.

Business Development Digital Marketing Tax Documentation CRM

Current

Professional Development Specialist

Current

Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Designed and implemented onboarding and coaching programs for educators, delivered strategic performance feedback that accelerated professional growth, and created assessment frameworks to track development progress.

Onboarding Coaching Performance Management Program Design Consultation Instructional Coaching Professional Development

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Teacher

Current

Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Led data-driven curriculum initiatives that improved student achievement metrics by 25%, managed assessment programs and documentation to ensure 100% regulatory compliance, and coordinated cross-functional teams to implement strategic educational plans.

Curriculum Development Data Analysis Assessments Compliance Reporting Resource Allocation Instructional Design

Special Education Teacher

Mesick Consolidated Schools

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Developed individualized education plans with rigorous resource and financial planning, conducted analytical assessments to identify performance gaps, and maintained 100% audit-ready compliance documentation.

IEP Development Special Education Data Analysis Compliance Progress Monitoring Regulatory Reporting

Special Education Teacher

CASMAN Academy

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015 (5 months)

Supervised alternative education programs, monitored online learning systems for student progress, and developed individualized plans tailored to learner needs over a 2.5-semester assignment.

Progress Monitoring Data Tracking

Elementary Teacher

Manistee Catholic Central

Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)

Managed diverse instructional programs, developed differentiated approaches for varied learning styles, and created enrichment opportunities that promoted higher-order thinking.

Lesson planning Classroom Management Enrichment Programs Student Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Governors University

Master of Science, Special Education, Learning Disabilities

2011 - 2012

Completed a Master of Science in Special Education with emphasis on learning disabilities, focusing on evidence-based interventions and individualized education planning.

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (PK-8)

2009 - 2011

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies PK-8, preparing for elementary and middle grade instructional roles and curriculum development.