Ben Limehouse
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
High-energy Teacher with long, proven background educating students. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences. More than 30 years of experience as a professional actor/vocalist. Excel in creating close-knit ensembles.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Bishop McGuinness High School
Kernersville, North Carolina
12.2024 - Current
- Taught Junior and Senior Theology
- Led theatre department, overseeing creative direction and production schedules to ensure successful performances
- Direct plays and assistant directs musicals
- Coached actors on auditions, enhancing their skills and confidence in performance
- Formed close-knit relationships between theatre students to build effective ensemble
- Fostered caring, nurturing learning environment to support student growth and collaboration
Teacher
R.J. Reynolds High School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught Foundations of Math 1 and Math 1
- Collaborated with mathematics faculty to enhance curriculum and instruction effectiveness
- Motivated reluctant learners through engaging activities, fostering a supportive classroom environment
- Implemented proactive behavior strategies to improve student engagement in an urban, Title I setting
Teacher
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Instructed geometry and discrete math students using diverse teaching methods to enhance understanding across varying learning styles
- Collaborated with faculty to develop strategies that improved student engagement and academic performance
- Facilitated the conclusion of a year-long project for seniors, known as the capstone project, in which students seek to make an active improvement in their communities
- Designed classroom experiences prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and effective learning
- Brought five students with C's and D's in first semester to A's by year's end
Attorney
Liipfert Law Group
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2014 - 11.2023
- Practiced in elder law, special needs law, estate planning, guardianship, estate administration, social security, and education
- Committed to low-income clients; qualified numerous clients for Medicaid, enabling access to long-term care
- Monitored trends in elder law and special needs law through attendance at state and national conferences
Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
Mooresboro, NC
08.2001 - 06.2011
- Incorporated diverse teaching strategies to engage students and enhance learning outcomes
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment that encouraged self-expression, opinion sharing, and academic success
- Taught middle school mathematics, high school Latin, high school geometry/logic, and high school philosophy
- Coached quizbowl team, developing critical thinking skills through competitive practice
Actor/Vocalist/Company Member
Globe Repertory Company
Forest City, NC
11.1995 - 05.2010
- Performed professionally in more than 50 productions, from Shakespeare to opera to modern musical theatre
- Honed acting skills through targeted rehearsals and personalized coaching sessions
- Mentored younger actors in acting techniques and practices, enhancing their performance abilities
Education
J.D. - Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
Winston-Salem, NC05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/Theology
Thomas Aquinas College
Santa Paula, CA05-2000
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Creative lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Project-based learning
- Educational technology
- Theatre directing
- Public speaking
- Mentorship
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy
- Acting techniques
- Audition coaching
Certification
- Law License - North Carolina Bar Association
Affiliations
- Board Member, Winston-Salem Mozart Club
Timeline
Teacher
Bishop McGuinness High School
12.2024 - Current
Teacher
R.J. Reynolds High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
01.2024 - 06.2024
Attorney
Liipfert Law Group
08.2014 - 11.2023
Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
08.2001 - 06.2011
Actor/Vocalist/Company Member
Globe Repertory Company
11.1995 - 05.2010
J.D. - Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/Theology
Thomas Aquinas College