Benjamin

C. Reynolds
2517 E. Linden St., Tucson, AZ 85716 (928) 814-1497, bcr@email.arizona.edu, benjaminreynolds@weebly.com PROFILE Seeking a position as a high school English teacher, in which I can utilize my skills in creating engaging lesson plans based on the essential elements of instruction (EEI), facilitating class discussions to encourage independent thinking, and providing differentiated instruction to improve each students level of traditional and nontraditional literacy. Furthermore, I desire to contribute to a collaborative and dedicated team of teachers who value students first. EDUCATION

M.Ed., Teaching and Teacher Education The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Expected Graduation Date: May 2013 B.A., English Literature Dual minor: Creative Writing and Spanish University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, May 2011

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Sahuaro Public High School Tucson AZ, The University of Arizona Teach Arizona M.Ed. Program, August 2012Present Observed and helped teach two creative writing classes for the fall 2012 semester, now teaching these classes full-time for the spring 2013 semester Collaborate with mentor teacher, lesson plan, design assessments, and implement a balance of direct and student-led instruction; units include: memoir, poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and script writing Foster an engaging and inclusive environment; use positive classroom management strategies Perform action research on multiple modalities and new literacies as part of research element of M.Ed. program Create and facilitate a class website/online literary magazine entitled The Paper Cut that showcases student work Volunteer Tutor, Writing Center Internship, The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ, January 2009-May 2009 Assisted undergraduate and graduate students in the writing process Fostered a collaborative, low-pressure environment Participated in online tutoring forum and led internship discussions

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Editor/Independent Contractor, EditorLive.com (online editing service, San Francisco, CA) Telecommuting from Tucson, AZ, October 2012Present Edit a diverse range of academic and business documents, PowerPoint presentations, and PDFs from international client base Communicate and resolve discrepancies in content with fellow editors and clients through the company website, email, and Skype Maintain proficiency in AP, APA, Chicago, CSE, MLA, and Turabian writing styles

Freelance Sports Writer, The Arizona Daily Star Tucson, AZ, September 2012October 2012 Wrote short newspaper articles and statistical recaps for high school football games Interviewed coaches and players, and provided live updates of game scores Performed internet research on teams, coaches, and players

Marketing Publications Assistant, Modular Mining Systems, Inc. Tucson, AZ, June 2010May 2012 Edited and wrote marketing collateral and technical documents Drafted/co-wrote articles and coordinated release and advertising with mining publications Managed document libraries through Microsoft SharePoint, updated materials, and arranged translations with international offices

Resident Assistant, Residence Life, The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ, August 2008-May 2009 Managed a hall of 18 freshman male students Designed community programs (e.g. clothing drive with Goodwill Industries) Collaborated with residents and staff in hall projects Fostered inclusive community atmosphere and mediated peer conflicts Performed dorm security and surveillance duties VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND INTERNSHIPS Volunteer Leader, Young Life Tucson, AZ, November 2007-Present Mentor and build community among high school and college students Plan and lead music during club meetings Organize club meetings and fundraising events

Volunteer Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Knoles Elementary Flagstaff, AZ, October 2005-2007 Mentored 3rd grade boy, helping with homework Participated in after-school activities Attended community events with mentee

LANGUAGES AND CREDINTIALS Spanish, Intermediate proficiency Arizona Teaching Certification, Secondary Education, pending M.Ed. program graduation Arizona Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement, pending M.Ed. program graduation AEPA Content Knowledge Exam, 02 English, Passed July 7, 2012 NES Professional Knowledge Exam, Secondary Education, Passed February 25, 2013: Total Score of 279

TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient with the following software and audio/visual equipment: Microsoft Office and SharePoint, both PC SmartBoard, and Ladibug Document and Mac Camera Adobe Acrobat Google Analytics and AdWords iMovie and Adobe Premiere Elements WordPress/Weebly sites and HTML References available upon request