Ben Geller
Lakewood,CO
Summary
I am transitioning from working 9.5 years as a teacher (primarily special education) to school counseling. I have a passion for helping students succeed and my work with students with special needs translates well to the counseling profession. My internships at Arvada West High School, Oberon Middle School, and Fremont Elementary School are helping me gain valuable experience in the school counseling setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Oberon Middle School
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered ICAP lessons to 7th grade students
- Worked on math peer tutoring group
- Assisted in a SRA
School Counseling Intern
Fremont Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
- Run lunch groups for 1st and 3rd grade
- Run Second Step SEL lessons
School Counseling Intern
Arvada West High School
08.2024 - Current
- Ran 9th and 10th grade executive functioning groups
- Coordinated 'F' reports for all counselors with check ins on students
- Delivered ICAP lessons to 10th through 12th grade students
- Conducted junior and senior reviews
- Worked one/one with small caseload of 5 students
Learning Specialist (Science, Math)
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Arvada West High School
- Responsibilities included: Coordinating and running IEP meetings
- Co-teaching in math and science classes
- Managing department caseload
- Arvada West High School
- Department Manager from August 2019 to May 2023
8th Grade Science Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
- North Arvada Middle School
Grant Para-Educator-SSN Program
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Bear Creek High School
Special Education Teacher (Science)
Denver Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Thomas Jefferson High School
Education
Masters - Emphasis On School Counseling
Adams State University
05.2025
Post Baccalaureate - Teacher Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Geology
The University of Kansas
05.2010
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Listening actively
- Classroom guidance
- Special Education Expertise
- Compassionate
- Solutions-focused
Affiliations
- CMAEF (Colorado Mining Association Education Foundation), Board Member, 2016-Present
- Colorado Mineral Society, 1988-Present
- Denver Mining Club, 1988-Present
Volunteer Experience
- Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Summer 2024; Identifying specimens for new mineral hall exhibit
- Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, 2007-2017; Gift shop labeling, Inventory, Cataloging of specimens, Identifying minerals, Collection pick-up
References
Available upon request
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Oberon Middle School
01.2025 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Fremont Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Arvada West High School
08.2024 - Current
Learning Specialist (Science, Math)
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
8th Grade Science Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
Grant Para-Educator-SSN Program
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher (Science)
Denver Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
Masters - Emphasis On School Counseling
Adams State University
Post Baccalaureate - Teacher Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Geology
The University of Kansas
Similar Profiles
Candice CampbellCandice Campbell
Manager at Oberon Public School PandCManager at Oberon Public School PandC
Susan McHoneSusan McHone
Educational Diagnostician at Rogers Middle School/Hays Middle School/ Reynolds Middle SchoolEducational Diagnostician at Rogers Middle School/Hays Middle School/ Reynolds Middle School
Selena Masse, Ed.S., NBCTSelena Masse, Ed.S., NBCT
Middle Grades Social Studies Teacher at Orange County Schools (C.W. Stanford Middle/Orange Middle School) and Person County Schools (Southern Middle School)Middle Grades Social Studies Teacher at Orange County Schools (C.W. Stanford Middle/Orange Middle School) and Person County Schools (Southern Middle School)
Jacob GreenbergJacob Greenberg
Sales Manager at Thermal Home SolutionsSales Manager at Thermal Home Solutions
Tristan SkingerTristan Skinger
Practicum Student at Head Start Jefferson CountyPracticum Student at Head Start Jefferson County