Ben Smith
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced Educator and Test Prep Specialist with over 15 years of teaching experience and 7,000+ hours dedicated to SAT and PSAT preparation. Proven track record of significantly increasing student test scores through data-driven instruction and personalized learning strategies. Founder of Bullseye Prep, a successful SAT/ACT prep company. Skilled in curriculum development, educational leadership, and engaging students across diverse subjects, including AP Seminar, AP US History, and Law. Technically proficient in JavaScript, React, and Node.js, with a strong interest in advancing into computer science.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
The Sheldon Adelson Educational Campus
01.2021 - Current
- Teach Law, AP Seminar, AP Human Geography, AP US History, and SAT Prep
- Serve as the Student Council Advisor
- Led SAT Prep classes resulting in significant student score increases: PSAT score improvements between 100 to 250 points (Classes of 2022 & 2023)
- Average SAT score of 1360 for the Class of 2022, with the top score reaching 1530
Founder and Owner
Bullseye Prep
01.2020 - Current
- Established and manage an SAT and ACT test preparation company
- Developed and implemented customized prep courses leading to measurable student success
- Accumulated over 7,000 hours of SAT prep teaching experience over 15 years
Director of Operations
Prep Expert
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed daily operations and staff for a leading test prep company
Director of External Operations
Prep Expert
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversaw external partnerships and organizational outreach
Freelance JavaScript Engineer
TLC Academy Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed an employee payroll and student information management system
- Built projects using React, Redux, Node.js, MongoDB, and Express.js
English Teacher
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #4
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught 7th grade English to students significantly below reading level
English Teacher
New Designs Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Instructed 9th and 12th grade English
English Teacher
Newport Harbor High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Taught 11th and 12th grade English
English Teacher
Beverly Hills High School
01.2011
- Taught 9th and 11th grade English
Education
Single Subject English Credential -
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor's Degree - Journalism and English
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA 01.1998 - 01.2002
Skills
- SAT/PSAT/ACT Curriculum Development and Instruction
- Data-Driven Student Performance Analysis
- Educational Leadership and Student Engagement
- JavaScript
- React
- Nodejs
- Lesson planning
- MongoDB
- Student support
- Expressjs
- Classroom management
Websites
Certification
Single Subject English Credential, California State University, Long Beach
Accomplishments
- Increased PSAT scores by 100 to 250 points for students at The Adelson School.
- Helped Class of 2022 achieve a median SAT score of 1360, with top performers reaching 1530.
- Founded Bullseye Prep, leading to consistent score improvements in standardized testing.
- Over 7,000 hours of SAT prep teaching experience over 15 years.
Timeline
Teacher
The Sheldon Adelson Educational Campus
01.2021 - Current
Founder and Owner
Bullseye Prep
01.2020 - Current
Director of Operations
Prep Expert
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of External Operations
Prep Expert
01.2018 - 01.2019
Freelance JavaScript Engineer
TLC Academy Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
English Teacher
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #4
08.2014 - 01.2016
English Teacher
New Designs Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2013
English Teacher
Newport Harbor High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
English Teacher
Beverly Hills High School
01.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism and English
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
01.1998 - 01.2002
Single Subject English Credential, California State University, Long Beach
Single Subject English Credential -
California State University, Long Beach
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