Benjamin Guffey
Secondary Education Social Studies And English
Big Rapids,MI
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
5
5
Certificates
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Marker/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pine River Area Schools
LeRoy, MI
08.2018 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in Social Studies in both short and long-term teaching capacities.
- Worked as a jack-of-all trades for the district. I completed custodial and grounds jobs where and when I was needed including the following: Cleaning, maintenance, field marking, excavating, painting, driving, and more.
Tutor - English, Soc. Studies, Econ, etc.
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Youth Program Supervisor
Luther Area Public Library
Luther, MI
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed and created programs for youth and family activities throughout the year.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools in the library. Ordered books for children on a monthly basis that best suited their wants and needs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Volunteered as Santa during Christmas time for free family Santa pictures.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Charles High School
St. Charles 08.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies And English
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 08.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Common core standards, Instructional design, Leadership, Development, Social Studies, English, Mixed Media, and many others
undefinedCertification
MTTC Secondary Education Social Studies
Timeline
Substitute Teacher Certification
02-2021
MTTC Secondary Education English
11-2020
MTTC Secondary Education Social Studies
10-2020
Implicit Bias Training
10-2020
LGBTQ Diversity
01-2020
Field Marker/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pine River Area Schools
08.2018 - Current
Tutor - English, Soc. Studies, Econ, etc.
Ferris State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies And English
Ferris State University
08.2017 - 05.2021
Youth Program Supervisor
Luther Area Public Library
06.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
St. Charles High School
08.2000 - 05.2004
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