Ben Morabito
Glencoe,IL
Summary
Excited, new elementary teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Children, Willow Creek Community Church, Mount Vernon Community Bible Church
03.2017 - Current
- Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
- Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
- Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development in children such as games, arts and crafts and storytelling.
- Prepared faith lesson plans and prepared materials for classroom activities.
- Helped develop and maintain age-appropriate recreational program to promote spiritual growth through cooperative play.
Camp Counselor
Tamarak Day Camp
06.2016 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Worked here during the height of the COVID pandemic, giving children a sense of normalcy in the midst of heightened chaos and anxiety
- Taught multiple children how to swim.
- I have received a scholarship from the camp because of my desire to enter the education field (see additional awards).
Education
Bachelor's degree - Elementary Education
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA05.2024
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Engagement
- Language Skills Development
- Professional Relationships
- Instructional Strategies
- Reflective
- Collaborative
Additional Information
- Awards , Jane Thoensen Memorial Scholarship August 2022
Timeline
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Children, Willow Creek Community Church, Mount Vernon Community Bible Church
03.2017 - Current
Camp Counselor
Tamarak Day Camp
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Elementary Education
Cornell College
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