Benjamin A.

Price
16307 Charter Oaks Dr.
Davison, MI 48423
Phone: (810) 869-7382
Email: benjaminaprice@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a teaching position in grades K-8 in a self-contained classroom or a position
teaching Language Arts or Fine Arts at the middle school level.
EDUCATION:
Saginaw Valley State University
Masters in Instructional Technology
May 2015
The University of Michigan Flint
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Concentration Major: Language Arts
Concentration Minor: Fine Arts
CERTIFICATION:
K 6: All subjects
Middle School: Language Arts, Fine Arts, & Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
May, 2010 Present:
1st Grade Teacher
Siple Elementary
Managed all classroom responsibilities
Evaluated as highly effective four years in a row.
Helped many students learn to love learning
Changed lives
March May, 2010:
1st Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher
Siple Elementary
Managed all classroom responsibilities
Maintained records of student progress
Handled all parent communication
Collaborated with staff members
Helped plan and prepare school wide Cardinal Code Celebration
Had a ton of fun while doing it
October February, 2009/10:
1st Grade Teacher Aide
Siple Elementary
Assisted with classroom management
Taught 1st Grade curriculum
Helped any way possible

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April June, 2009:

Para-Pro
Davison Middle School
Small group instruction
Assist with classroom management
Assist with classroom instruction
January April, 2008:
Student Teaching:
Woodland Park Academy
Grand Blanc, Michigan

8th Grade Language Arts

8th Grade History

7th Grade Mathematics

6th Grade Economics

School Store Management

8th Grade Assembly Planning and presenting

Field Trips Planning and Chaperoning

September December, 2007
Classroom Observation 1st Grade:
Montague Elementary
Mt. Morris, Michigan

Observation of tenured, experienced teacher

Assistance with classroom management

Instruction in all subjects at the 1st Grade level

2001 2007
Acorn Camp A camp for physically and mentally impaired children

Responsible for physical care of camper (shower, personal hygiene, feeding, etc.)

Assistance with camp activities (fishing, swimming, arts and crafts)

2003 2004
Camp Imagination A University of Michigan-Flint sponsored technology camp
for students in grades K 8.

Instruction in computer skills

Supervision of art and theatre projects

Assistance in other related activities

2003 2004
Connections 101 A University of Michigan-Flint study skills course for incoming,
at-risk college freshmen

Instruction in efficient study skills and habits

Assistance in mastering time management

EMPLOYMENT
2010 Present

1st Grade Teacher

See previous explanation of responsibilities

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2006 2010
Family Video, Sales Representative

Tend cash register

Manage inventory

Mediate customer difficulties

Train new employees

Handle phone inquiries

2005 2006
BDs Mongolian BBQ, Grill Specialist

Prepared meals for customers on a specialty grill

Taught new employees grilling and cooking techniques

Entertained customers with grill showmanship

2002 2003
The University of Michigan-Flint, Information Technology Services, Office Aid

Assisted with student inquiries

Managed supply order requisitions

Responded to student email inquiries

REFERENCES
Kathy Freel, 8th Grade teacher:
Woodland Park Academy
2083 E. Grand Blanc Rd.
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
Phone: (989) 464-0645
Laurie Stinson, 1st Grade teacher
Montague Elementary
344 W. Mt. Morris Rd.
Mt. Morris, Michigan 48458
Phone: (810) 687-2073
Carey Shemes, Assistant Principal
Woodland Park Academy
2083 E. Grand Blanc Rd.
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
Phone: (810) 695-4710
Stephen H. Bingham, Retired Elementary Principal
Lake Fenton Community Schools
Student Teacher Coordinator, University of Michigan-Flint
Home: (810) 659-2738
Cell: (810)908-5406

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