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Benjamin Wright
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Summary
Distinguished Humanities Teacher at The Dewey Schools, adept in fostering cultural awareness and employing multimedia integration to enhance student learning. Excelled in creating inclusive environments and improving engagement, evidenced by a 20% increase in student participation. Skilled in differentiated instruction and behavior management, I bring a track record of innovative educational strategies and a commitment to serving diverse communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Humanities Teacher
The Dewey Schools
06.2020 - Current
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Learning Center Coodinator
City of Lawrence, KS
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
English Language Arts
Perry-Lecompton MHS
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of The People
Pasadena, California, USA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
Washburn University
Topeka, KS, USA05-2018
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Student engagement
- Multimedia integration
- Reading comprehension
- Instructional technology
- Serving diverse communities
- Behavior management
- Standardized testing techniques
- Differentiated instruction, alternative learning methods
- Inquiry-based learning, project-based learning
Certification
Certified to teach Elementary, MS English, MS History/Government/Social Studies (Washburn University)
Google Certified Educator Level 1 (Level 2 ongoing)
Crises Management (Perry-Lecompton)
TEFL (TEFL.com ongoing)
Creating Independent Learners (TES)
Child Protection Basics Level 2 (TES)
Lesson Planning with Mike Gershon (TES)
360 Teacher Evaluated (TDS)
Software
Timeline
Humanities Teacher
The Dewey Schools
06.2020 - Current
Learning Center Coodinator
City of Lawrence, KS
06.2019 - 05.2020
English Language Arts
Perry-Lecompton MHS
07.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of The People
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
Washburn University
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