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Benjamin R.
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Teaching Locations:
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Teacher's Studio
Student's Home
Teaching Locations:
Online
Teacher's Studio
Student's Home
Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Benjamin R.
I am an English teacher who has taught in a variety of educational environments, from community college to high school. I love music and I have given guitar lessons for my whole career. I have also taught trumpet and drum lessons. I am excited to work with you and get you playing your favorite songs in no time!
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Teacher's Studio
It was really easy to learn songs when being taught by ben, the instructions he gave lives are extrémalo clear and he makes you feel like a pro guitar artist even though you probably been playing your instrument for only a week.
Student's Home
Ben is a great teacher, very patient and easy to work with. I have been taking lessons from his since i started playing and he has helped me overcome many obstacles in my playing. 5 stars!
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Experience
9th and 10th Grade English Teacher
Aug 2018 - Jun 2019Temple High School
I worked as a 9th and 10th grade English teacher at this high school in Temple, Texas. I helped prepare kids to take the STAAR test and also taught a Literary Genres course on science fiction, horror, and westerns. I also taught bass lessons after school.
11th and 12th Grade English Teacher
Aug 2017 - Jul 2018Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
I worked as an 11th and 12th grade English teacher at this high school in the south Bronx before moving to Texas. I designed curricula, planned lessons, graded assignments, administered assessments, and still found time to teach guitar lessons after school.
Education
Master's Degree (Education)
Jan 2014 - Feb 2018Columbia Teachers College
Bachelor's Degree (Double Major in English and Women's Studies)
Sep 2007 - May 2011Vassar College
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
Certifications
Texas Teaching Certification (Grades 7 - 12)
Apr 2018Texas Education Agency
Virginia Teaching Certification (Grades 7 - 12)
Jul 2017Virginia Board of Education
English Teaching Certification (Grades 7 - 12)
May 2017New York City Department of Education
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