Ben Johnston
Crawford County Special Education Resource Case Manager
Peachtree Corners,GA
3
years of professional experience
Highly-driven high school student-athlete with strong academic and leadership skills. Over 350 hours of community service demonstrating commitment to collaboration and teamwork. Seeking to advance education at a college that fosters growth and preparedness for a career in engineering, law, or government while leveraging existing knowledge and skills.
Work History
Lifeguard
1 Year 2 Months- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing first aid and rescue assistance as needed..
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing first aid and rescue assistance..
- Monitored pool area to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pool facilities and equipment.
Student Mentor
3 Years 2 Months- Guided elementary-aged student with special needs to enhance independence and self-advocacy skills.
- Fostered happiness, confidence, and accountability in student by promoting academic, social, and physical fitness development.
- Cultivated a trusting relationship with student through frequent, communication and active support.
Home Tutor
2 Years 2 Months- Worked one-on-one with 3-4 elementary students each summer in math and reading to build and maintain skills and understanding during school breaks.
- Fostered supportive learning environment by engaging students through fun, game-like, and rewards-based exercises and course reviews, enhancing their motivation and participation.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted tutoring methods to improve understanding and address weaknesses, boosting student confidence in math and reading.
- Reviewed materials assigned by lead teacher to assist students in completing homework, ensuring comprehension of key concepts.
Education
High School Diploma
- 3.810 GPA
- Top 20% Class Rank
- AP coursework: World History, Language and Composition, American Government, Pre-Calculus and Advanced Algebra, Calculus AB, Macroeconomics, Statistics, and Psychology
- International Baccalaureate Certificate
- Honors & Awards: Mike Carter Outstanding Teammate Award (Inaugural recipient - 9th grade); Short-stick Defensive Midfield Regional Lacrosse Player of the Year (9th grade); Most Outstanding Brass Player - Norcross Symphonic Band (9th grade); Most Improved Brass Player - Norcross Symphonic Band (11th grade); Varsity Lacrosse Co-caption (12th grade)
- Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Lacrosse (9-12th grades); Varsity Swim Team (10-12th grades); Swim Team Member (9th grade); Symphonic Band (9-11th grade); Wind Symphony (12th grade)
- Clubs: Student Athletic Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.); Automotive Club; Ultimate Frisbee Club
Interests
Formula One
Lego's - particularly the aspects involving architectural modeling
structural integrity
load distribution during assembly
and mechanical tolerances for complex 4
000+ piece models
Roller-coasters - design
theming
and gravitational forces impacting speed and enjoyment
Timeline
Lifeguard
Sears Pool Management
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Student Mentor
Crawford County Special Education Resource Case Manager
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Home Tutor
Tanya's Home Daycare
06.2023 - 08.2025Read More
Norcross High School
High School Diploma
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