Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Benjamin Vela

Grand Prairie

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technology Teacher (5th-8th)

Trinity Basin Preparatory
  • Assessed student performance regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Designed engaging project-based assignments that challenged students to apply their knowledge in practical ways.

4th Grade Math/Science

Uplift Education
01.2024 - Current

Digital Media 8th grade

Uplift Education
01.2023 - 01.2024

Robotics & Computer Science

Dallas ISD
01.2021 - 01.2023

Technology Applications/Prin. Of Info. Tech. Teacher

Dallas ISD
01.2019 - 01.2021

Technology Applications/Career Explorations Teacher

Red Oak ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018

1st Grade Teacher

Dallas ISD
01.2014 - 01.2015

PE Teacher

Mansfield ISD
01.2005 - 01.2013

2nd/3rd Grade Teacher

Mansfield ISD
01.2001 - 01.2005

Education

High school - Advanced with Honors

James Bowie High school
01.1995

BA - Kinesiology

UT Arlington
01.2000

Associates of Arts -

Tarrant County College
01.1998

Skills

  • Coding (scratch, blockly, Vr Vex)
  • digital design
  • robotics and legos
  • career readiness

Accomplishments

I've been a successful technology teacher for 7.5 years and have taught many students how to prepare for the computer science field and the career fields and clusters. I have competed in robotics and legos competitions at the district level.


I've been a successful coach for 10 years and have race directed a 5k for the school for 7 years and coached a middle school track team to win district in 2017.


I have been awarded multiple grants over my career including the $10K think big grant as a team.

Certification

  • Technology Applications K-12
  • Physical Education K-12
  • Self-Contained 1-6
  • Generalist 4-8

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

4th Grade Math/Science

Uplift Education
01.2024 - Current

Digital Media 8th grade

Uplift Education
01.2023 - 01.2024

Robotics & Computer Science

Dallas ISD
01.2021 - 01.2023

Technology Applications/Prin. Of Info. Tech. Teacher

Dallas ISD
01.2019 - 01.2021

Technology Applications/Career Explorations Teacher

Red Oak ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018

1st Grade Teacher

Dallas ISD
01.2014 - 01.2015

PE Teacher

Mansfield ISD
01.2005 - 01.2013

2nd/3rd Grade Teacher

Mansfield ISD
01.2001 - 01.2005

BA - Kinesiology

UT Arlington

Associates of Arts -

Tarrant County College

Technology Teacher (5th-8th)

Trinity Basin Preparatory

High school - Advanced with Honors

James Bowie High school
Benjamin Vela