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About
Benjamin passed a background check that includes a SSN verification,
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Benjamin delivers an exceptional lesson experience and ranks in the top
15% of our teachers nationwide.
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- 2011
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!
Experience
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.
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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
