Teaching Portfolio · SY 2026
Kade
Bennett
English teacher at ITW David Speer Academy in Chicago's Noble Network of Charter Schools. This site collects artifacts, curriculum, and data that represent four years of teaching 10th grade English and World Literature — plus the philosophy that shapes the work.
The Portfolio
Six sections · Artifacts inside
Section 02
Teaching Philosophy
The beliefs and commitments that shape what happens in the classroom.
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Recognition
Student-produced documentary, First Ascent awards, Exemplary Student Teacher.
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Standards-Aligned Planning
Backwards planning from Common Core / CCRS (ACT) to unit plans.
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Created Content & Curriculum
Scaffolded texts, discussion structures, ACT content, writing supports.
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Data Analysis & Results
SY25 ACT scores, network-leading growth, data-driven instruction cycles.
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Contact
Get in touch about collaboration, PD, or curriculum.
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