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Benjamin Zasta

Portland,OR

Summary

Professional educator ready to inspire, guide and support young minds. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Adaptable and dependable, with focus on teamwork and effective communication. Proficient in integrating technology to enhance learning experiences.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FIFTH and SIXTH GRADE TEACHER

HUDSON PARK ELEMENTARY
Rainier, Oregon
08.2017 - 06.2024
  • Served as fifth grade team lead, organizing PLC meetings, grade-wide presentations and school-wide after school activities.
  • Implemented fact based math program school wide, fostered ongoing training and curriculum supply chain.
  • Developed fifth grade math curriculum to enhance efficacy and tackle a multi-grade deficit among 70 percent of the population.
  • Served on the ELA Curriculum Adoption Team successfully adopting a K-12 district wide language program.
  • Served on the District Safety Committee, Student Incentives and Rewards Committee, and the District PBIS Committee.

FOURTH GRADE TEACHER

YANKTON ARTHUR ACADEMY
St. Helens, Oregon
08.2013 - 06.2017
  • Specialized in direct instruction in every subject area. Mastered proper scaffolding and engagement techniques.
  • Coached and advanced reading team to Oregon Battle of the Books playoffs.
  • Created and implemented a daily, multi-grade level, non-profit after school math tutoring program.

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education, Certified K-12

Portland State University
Portland
01-2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Journalism and Communication, Minor in Electronic Media

University of Oregon
01-2004

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student empowerment
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning

Certification

  • OREGON TEACHING LICENSE Active
  • WASHINGTON TEACHING LICENSE In Process

Interests

Kalama Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

ELL Teacher in S Korea K-6 English Teacher

Welding/Metallurgy Associates Degree

Business Owner HoloPrint Health LLC

YAA Award Community Outreach

Hobbies: Frequency Science - Herbology - Mycology - Basketball - Cooking

Timeline

FIFTH and SIXTH GRADE TEACHER

HUDSON PARK ELEMENTARY
08.2017 - 06.2024

FOURTH GRADE TEACHER

YANKTON ARTHUR ACADEMY
08.2013 - 06.2017

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Journalism and Communication, Minor in Electronic Media

University of Oregon

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education, Certified K-12

Portland State University

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