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Ben Eisen

Centennial,CO

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience in special education, adept at navigating challenges with a proactive and innovative approach. Strong problem-solving skills complement a proven ability to adapt to changing environments while maintaining a results-oriented mindset. Recognized for creativity and commitment to excellence, consistently striving to make meaningful contributions that drive organizational success. Passionate about leveraging expertise to advance strategic goals and foster collaborative team dynamics.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher and Specialist

Hamilton Middle School
08.2024 - Current
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.


Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs

Denver Online High School
08.2016 - 06.2024

Managed all the individual education plans. (20-30 per year)

Managed all the 504 plans.(50+ per year)

Implemented new technology in the educational environment

Implemented asynchronous instruction across all disciplines

Site Assessment Leader

Hamilton Middle School
08.2013 - 07.2016

Organization & Logistics Leadership & Training Communication Data & Equity


Assessment & Compliance

  • Knowledge of state and national testing (CMAS, PSAT, SAT, ACCESS, MAP, district benchmarks).
  • Ensure compliance with testing regulations, security protocols, and accommodations.
  • Maintain accurate records, testing rosters, and secure handling of materials.
  • Create and manage testing schedules that minimize classroom disruption.
  • Coordinate testing locations, devices, and materials for ~1,000 students.
  • Track make-up tests and special testing groups (ELL, IEP/504, small-group settings).
  • Train and support teachers, proctors, and staff on test administration procedures.



Special Education Teacher

South High School
08.2002 - 06.2013
  • Mentored new teachers in the Special Education department, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective instructional methods.
  • Promoted collaboration among peers by designing group projects that encouraged teamwork, compromise, and shared responsibility for academic success.
  • Evaluated student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
  • Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.


Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
12.2004

B. Ed. - Physical Education and Exercise Sciences

Zinman College of Physical Education at the Wingate Institute
07.1997

No Degree - Education Administration

University of Denver, Ritchie Program For School Leaders
Denver, CO
05.2006

Skills

  • Professional licensure
  • Educational leadership license
  • Special education teacher
  • Certified ELA-E educator
  • Licensed physical education instructor
  • Qualified in English, science, and social studies

Teaching and coaching experience:

  • Organized and served as a high school summer school principal.
  • Headed a special education department, facilitated by district guidance, improving and raising compliance for individual education plans.
  • Mediated amongst teachers concerns and promoted instruction and communication within department staff.
  • Guided staff, utilizing approved technology to organize the special education department’s internal and external communication.
  • Assessed, proctored, provided accommodations, and graded students in multiple standardized tests, Access, ACT, TCAP, PSAT, SAT, and district math and science benchmarks, and math competencies.
  • Assessed students and graded specific special education achievement exams.
  • Evaluated and assisted in hiring new staff and a new school principal.
  • Taught Freshman Academy.
  • Taught Alternative Placement Services (Homebound) to high school students.
  • Taught ACE/WES, Work Experience and Study, placing students in volunteer and paid jobs.
  • Taught Math, Language!, and science in person and online, and in inclusion
  • Taught Language! reading and writing curriculum
  • Coached boys and girls soccer, achieving postseason participation in consecutive years.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher and Specialist

Hamilton Middle School
08.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs

Denver Online High School
08.2016 - 06.2024

Site Assessment Leader

Hamilton Middle School
08.2013 - 07.2016

Special Education Teacher

South High School
08.2002 - 06.2013

B. Ed. - Physical Education and Exercise Sciences

Zinman College of Physical Education at the Wingate Institute

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of Northern Colorado

No Degree - Education Administration

University of Denver, Ritchie Program For School Leaders