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Benjamin W.S. Fortson

Miami

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher (Middle School; Social Studies, Science)

Miami-Dade Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Substitute Teacher/ Interventionist

Miami-Dade Public Schools
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Family Support Specialist

Urban Strategies
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Provided residents with specified assistance in the areas of career finding, home maintenance
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach each student algebra and writing techniques.

Sound Team Leader

City Lift Church
05.2020 - Current
  • Help to maintain a fluid and effective service
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

Education

BA - Communication Arts

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.2020

Associate of Science - Hospitality

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
08-2013

Skills

  • Messaging and speechwriting
  • Strategy implementation
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Internal communications
  • Data Analysis
  • Social media management

Degrees

  • BA in Communication Arts, 2020
  • Certificate in Global Media Communications, 2020
  • Certified Public Notary
  • Substitute Teaching Certificate
  • Teachers Certificate (Social Science 5-9)

Certification

  • Global Media Communications

(Florida International University)


  • Digital Media Marketing

(Miami-Dade College)



Timeline

Teacher (Middle School; Social Studies, Science)

Miami-Dade Public Schools
09.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher/ Interventionist

Miami-Dade Public Schools
08.2022 - 09.2023

Family Support Specialist

Urban Strategies
07.2020 - 08.2022

Sound Team Leader

City Lift Church
05.2020 - Current
  • Global Media Communications

(Florida International University)


  • Digital Media Marketing

(Miami-Dade College)



BA - Communication Arts

Florida International University

Associate of Science - Hospitality

Miami Dade College
Benjamin W.S. Fortson