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Benjamin Pease

North Attleboro,MA

Summary

At Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, I enhance student comprehension in Economics through my continuing professional development using resources such as the National Council for Economic Education, Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWear, and AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics resources. My classes emphasize collaborative teamwork and strong analytical skills in graphing and solving problems. My commitment to professional development and application of real-world economics principles significantly improve learning outcomes, leading class graduates to achieve superior results in college economics courses.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Economics Teacher: Honors and College Prep

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School
08.2014 - Current
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • My graduates achieve superior results at the college level in Economics, regularly achieving GPA's of 3.5 or better.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Massachusetts Statute Curriculum Framework Standards.
  • Gave summative assessments, graded homework problems, and regularly discussed performance with students.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in economics education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
  • Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide reasoning skills.

Social Studies Teacher

Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School
08.2002 - Current

I am a Social Studies teacher at Dighton Rehoboth. I teach Freshman World History, Sophomore US History, and Honors and College Prep Economics.

  • In multiple years, my students had the top attendance rate of any teacher at the school.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching History

Salem State College
Salem, MA
06-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Denison University
Granville Ohio
05-1996

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Data interpretation
  • Real-world applications
  • Strong analytical skills

Timeline

Economics Teacher: Honors and College Prep

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School
08.2014 - Current

Social Studies Teacher

Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School
08.2002 - Current

Master of Arts - Teaching History

Salem State College

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Denison University
Benjamin Pease