Benjamin Yiapan
Austin,TX
Summary
I am passionate about improving public education at the state level through partnerships with stakeholders, legislators, state agencies, and policymakers to ensure that all students in the state of Texas receive an education that will ensure their success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
UT Austin
2022.08 - Current
- Teach English classes weekly to 45-50 undergraduate students in American/British/World literature, covering texts/assignments discussed in lecture from the Professor
- Tutor students and grade papers, projects, finals.
Recruiting Assistant
Prairie View A&M
2021.04 - 2021.12
- Assist Summer Bridge Program Coordinator in contacting incoming/current freshmen; conduct phone outreach with incoming/current freshmen to drive engagement and offer support; maintain inventory of technology.
Trainer
UT Austin
2016.06 - 2017.08
- Travel across Texas training entire campuses of public schools on how to implement Restorative Justice to retain students and staff through building community and improved academic performance.
Restorative Justice Coordinator
AISD
2015.08 - 2016.05
- Facilitate introduction of holistic alternative to traditional, punishment-based discipline practices to combat School-To-Prison-Pipeline; host community building circles with students and teachers; serve as liaison between admin-teachers-students-campus police.
Education
Master of Arts - English literature
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
Prairie View A&M
Prairie View, TX12.2021
Skills
- Integrity
- Communication
- Engaging Presentation
- Large Audience Speaking
- Small Group Training
- Qualitative Research
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
UT Austin
2022.08 - Current
Recruiting Assistant
Prairie View A&M
2021.04 - 2021.12
Trainer
UT Austin
2016.06 - 2017.08
Restorative Justice Coordinator
AISD
2015.08 - 2016.05
Master of Arts - English literature
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - English
Prairie View A&M
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