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Benjamin I. Green III

    Elementary Teacher/Creative Networker

    Career Profile

    To obtain a position as an elementary school/higher education teacher that will utilize my dedication to students' educational needs and development to produce creative, results-proven, experienced, lifelong learners.  Enthusiastically and effectively utilizing lesson plans and curriculum to motivate student success. Polished, persuasive communicator is able to translate complex issues into easily understood solutions.  Interface well with others at all levels of professionals.  Hardworking with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

    Work experience

    August 2022Present

    5th Grade Science/Health Lead Teacher

    College Achieve Public Schools(CAPS) Elementary ~ Market St.
    • Lead 5th Grade Level students with daily science lessons that are engaging, entertaining, thought provoking.
    • Implements strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Lesson plans translated into engaging and effective learning experiences.
    • Keeps current and accurate student records.
    January 2020June 2022

    Teacher

    FullBloom, Inc. - Catapult Learning Center

    Achievements:

    Push-In/Pull-Out Instruction and assistance.

    * Passes content assessment, and delivers designated instructional models and strategies in reading, mathematics, and Social Emotional activities that identify and foster healthy habits to eligible students through utilization of Company-designed materials and educational strategies in small groups through in-person/ virtual instruction.

    * When needed develops and maintains individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.

    August 2018June 2019

    4th Grade Lead Teacher

    University Heights Charter School - Newark, NJ

    Achievements:

    • Led 4th Grade Level students with daily lessons that were engaging, entertaining, thought provoking.
    • Implemented strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Taught English Language Arts(ELA), math, science, social studies, curriculum aligned to national and state standards.
    • Lesson plans translated into engaging and effective learning experiences.
    • Keeps current and accurate student records.
    • 4th Grade PLC Lead
    • Education Coach – 1st Grade Teachers

    Presented Student/Teacher Directed Podcast Lessons for Classroom and After School Clubs

    • learning experiences.
    • Keeps current and accurate student records.
    January 2018March 2020

    Long Term Substitute - K-12th Grade

    West Orange Public School District

    Achievements:

    • Provide daily instruction in the absence of the permanent teacher.
    • Lead K-12th Grade Level students with daily lessons.
    • Implementing strategies, activities, and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Teaching ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Special Classes (Art/Music)
    June 2018August 2019

    Assistant Director

    iD Tech Summer Camps

    Achievements:

    • Assigned to larger program locations with 60+ students in attendance. 
       
      Worked in conjunction with the Director to oversee, manage, and supervise the operations of each program, ensuring iD Tech’s high standards of excellence were met to the satisfaction of clients, the onsite location contact and the Location Manager. Partnered with the Director to ensure instruction was being taught the iD way, the environment was inclusive, dynamic and FUN, and that the safety, health, and well-being of the students and staff were the number one priority. Lead Instructors reported to Assistant Director. In addition, the Assistant Director worked with the Director to coach every staff member in developing and demonstrating professional behaviors. 
      • Acted as Director using independent discretion and/or escalating appropriately while Camp Director is on scheduled breaks or when immediate action is required in the absence of the Director
      • Along with Director, developed staff leadership skills using performance management coaching techniques taught at Regional Staff Training while sharing in the responsibility of conducting mid-season and end-of-season performance reviews for all staff members
      • Ensured work environment was challenging, motivating and quirky
      • Worked with Director to ensure all operational tasks assigned to the team were completed
      • Worked with Lead Instructors to ensure that all Instructors were meeting curriculum goals for every student
      • Delegated operational tasks to Lead Instructor or Instructors as needed
      • Ensure Instructors met critical deadlines on diplomas, project completion, and Friday student presentations
      • Created and implemented work schedules, roles, and responsibilities for staff
      • With Director, held routine meetings to address and resolve staff concerns
      • Ensure scheduled activities for students were appropriate, fun and dynamic with appropriate supervision
      • Acted as a leader during check-in each session (may include leading icebreakers, directing parents, processing paperwork, etc.)
      • Worked with clients to address and resolve any concerns
      • Oversaw and participated in the logistics of location set-up, tear down and weekly product inventory/assessment
    September 2017June 2018

    Long Term Substitute Teacher. 5th Grade / STEM Teacher – Long Term Replacement

    South Orange/Maplewood School District, South Orange, NJ

    Achievements:

    • Provide daily instruction in the absence of the permanent teacher.
    • Lead K-12th Grade Level students with daily lessons.
    • Implementing strategies, activities, and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Teaching ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Special Classes (Art/Music)

    Achievements:

    • Provided daily instruction in the absence of the permanent teacher.
    • Led 5th Grade Level students with daily lessons that were engaging, entertaining, thought-provoking. Implemented strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Taught  Math, Science, and S.T.E.M. Lab.
    •  Lesson plans translated into engaging and effective learning experiences.
    • Kept current and accurate student records.
    September 2016June 2017

    Long Term Substitute Teacher - S.T.E.M. Teacher 1st -8th Grades, Kindergarten Teacher

    Orange School District, Orange, NJ

    Achievements:

    • Design and follow a complete teaching plan Teach alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills
    • Organize learning material and resources Use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc.) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
    • Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information Assess student's performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on a regular basis
    • Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing Cooperate with administration staff Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations.

    Achievements:

    • Facilitated 1st - 8th Grade Level students with daily lessons that were engaging, thought-provoking, and entertaining.
    • Implemented strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Facilitated Mini-Lessons and Projects aligned to national and state standards (Common Core/Next Generation Science).
    • Lesson plans translated into engaging and effective life-learning experiences.
    • Kept current and accurate student records.

     

    August 2015June 2016

    Elementary Teacher - 4th Grade

    Lady Liberty Academy Charter School (LLACS), Newark, NJ [SCHOOL CLOSED]

    Achievements: 

      • Led 4th Grade Level students with daily lessons that were engaging, entertaining, thought-provoking.
      • Implemented strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
      • Taught language arts, math, social studies, curriculum aligned to national and state standards.
      • Lesson plans translated into engaging and effective learning experiences.
      • Keeps current and accurate student records.

       

      Presented Student/Teacher Directed “Live” Radio Broadcast Lessons for Saturday Academy

    September 2014June 2015

    Teacher 5th Grade

    Central Jersey Arts Charter School (CJACS), Plainfield, NJ [SCHOOL CLOSED]

    Achievements:

    • Provided daily instruction in the absence of the permanent teacher.
    • Led 5th Grade Level students with daily lessons that were engaging, entertaining, thought-provoking. Implemented strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Taught language arts, math, science, social studies, health, curriculum aligned to national and state standards.
    • Lesson plans translated into engaging and effective learning experiences.
    • Keeps current and accurate student records.
    • Presented Student/Teacher Directed “Live” Radio Broadcast final class project.
    September 2013June 2014

    Teacher Assistant Kindergarten/ Lead Teacher – 5th – 7th Grade (History)

    Greater Newark Charter School (GNCS), Newark, NJ [SCHOOL CLOSED]
    • Assisted with Lead Kindergarten Teacher in daily instruction and lesson planning for classroom
    • Led 5th Grade Level students with daily lessons in History and Math that were engaging, entertaining, thought-provoking. Implemented strategies, activities aligned to Common Core Curriculum, national and state standards. Applied techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Led  6-7th Grade Level students in History with daily lessons that were engaging, entertaining, thought-provoking. Implemented strategies, activities and techniques aligned to Common Core Curriculum, national and state standards. Applied techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Maintained current and accurate student records.

    Presented Student/Teacher Directed “Live” Radio Broadcast Class as an Elective.

                                                                                                    

    October 2012June 2013

    Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Various Locations, Grades Kindergarten – 12th Grade

    BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Bloomfield, NJ

    Achievements:

    • Provides daily instruction in the absence of the permanent teacher.
    • Implements strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance.
    • Teaches language arts, math, science, social studies, music and health curriculum aligned to national and state standards.
    • Translates lesson plans into engaging and effective learning experiences.
    • Keeps current and accurate student records.

                                                                                                                                                             

    October 2007June 2013

    Long Term Leave Replacement Teacher- (Speedway School, Alexander Street School, Lincoln School)

    NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Newark, NJ

    Achievements:

    • Manages organized and professional classrooms conducive to learning.
    • Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to promote differentiated instruction and higher order thinking.
    • Teaches curriculum based on Common Core and state standards.
    • Develops, documents, and implements daily lesson plans.
    • Creates and maintains a climate of respect and fairness for all students.
    • Fosters cooperative and respectful partnerships with families and communities.
    • Presented Student/Teacher Directed Produced Radio Broadcast.

    Nov 2006Aug 2007

    Contract Administrator

    Acquire Media Corporation

     ·Duties included opening and closing client accounts for online service and software.

    ·Updated and revised all hard copy versions of client contract and agreements.

    ·Daily duty included inputting client and company database information via SAGE-CRM system, reception, organizing new client data, assisting salespersons with client data and information.

    March 2001June 2006

    EDI Administrator

    Fox Cable Networks - Manhattan, NY

    ·Managed, coordinated, implemented, and communicated the Fox Cable networks Electronic Data

     Interchange (EDI) programs for the FX, National Geographic (NatGeo), Fox Sports (FSN) and Speed channel networks.

    ·Act as liaison between sales, finance, IT, and external staff when implementing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) communications.

    ·Served as contact on all Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) errors and troubleshooting issues, and monitored all daily inbound and outbound Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transmissions.

    August 2000February 2001

    Traffic Asst./Office Mgr. Asst.

    BET (Black Entertainment Television) - Manhattan, NY

    ·Responsible for Sales contracts, reports, client and spot schedule information.

    ·Served as liaison to managers, media planners, sales assistants and office managers.

    ·     Implemented the daily organization of supplies, mailroom, employee office needs and updating sales files. 

    August 1995July 2000

    Traffic Coordinar/Programming Asst.

    Newark Public Radio, Inc - WBG0-FM JAZZ 88.3 - Newark,NJ

    ·Supervised the scheduling of sales contracts, underwriting spots, station promos and Public Service Announcements (PSA).

    ·Served as liaison to underwriting account executives and program director.

    ·Supervised on-air interviews; on-air announcers, talent, agencies, record companies and independent producers for in studio events. 

    Education

    September 2015CURRENT

    1001 - Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6 - #987432

    NJ Department of Education

    Completed certain requirements for Standard Certificate for Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6. Have completed Phases I & II of Alternate Route program. 

    Jan.2010Aug. 2011

    M.S., Instructional Media

    Wilkes University

    30-credit, 10-course program couples advanced online and educational resources with the very best in instructional media, content and training.

    September 1977May 2008

    B.A.

    Syracuse University

    Department of African American Studies offers the opportunity for study, research, and community involvement in African American Studies and enables students to explore cultural, literary, historical, socioeconomic and other issues affecting African Americans as well as the link with continental Africa and the Caribbean areas.

    References

    Deborah Williams/Teacher 2nd Grade-Lincoln Elementary School

    bebe135@verizon.net - 201-563-2489

    Angela Morales-Patterson/Asst. Dir. of Alumni & Donor Engagement - Syracuse University

    aamorale@syr.edu - 315-708-6474

    Kimberly Taylor - (former VP of Curriculum@GNCS) Kean University

    taylokim@kean.edu - 908-578-4758. 

    Skills

    BROADCASTING

    20+ Years Radio-TV -Podcasting production

    S.T.E.M.

    1st - 8th Grade S.T.E.M. Facilitator

    Microsoft Office/MAC Book Pro
    Familiar with MS Office 2007 and use of MAC Book Pro.
    Radio/Television Production
    Proficient in the production of Radio and Television Production with detailed experience in front of and behind the scenes.
    Power Teacher
    Integrated students grades, behavior, and progress reports for academic year.
    Grades K,1,4,5 Curriculum /6+7 History Curriculum

    Led Kindergarten  @ Park Ave Elementary - Orange, NJ

    Led 1st Grade  @ Lincoln Elementary - Newark, NJ

    Led 4th Grade @ Speedway, Lady Liberty - Newark, NJ/

                            @CJACS - Plainfield, NJ

    Led 5th Grade @ GNCS - Newark, NJ / @CJACS - Plainfield, NJ

                            @ Seth Boyden - South Orange-Maplewood, NJ

    Led 6th/7th [History] @ GNCS - Newark, NJ 

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    Certifications

    September 2013May2015

    1001 - Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6

    Cert# 987432

    Elementary School Teacher K-6