Benjamin Barnett
EXPERIENCED
Dubai American Academy
In my 4 years at DAA I:
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taught: IB Lang/Lit DP1 and DP2 Gr 9 and 10 English, Gr. 9-12 Journalism
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Established student-led CAS Committee to promote and provide community opportunities
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Designed and hosted first ever DAA Virtual Clubs and Activities Fair
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led the Grade 9 Team
In my 4 years at SIS I:
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Designed 7th-grade Literacy and Communication curricula incorporating Writer's and Reader's Workshop model
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Taught Grade 7 Literacy, Grade 7 Communications, Grade 8 Literacy and Communications, Sports Writing and Broadcasting, and Advisory
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Originated and advised MS Sports Broadcasting class
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Introduced and implemented 20 Time Project
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Established and operated student lending library of over 1,000 books
In my 10 years at Chaparral I:
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Created and implemented portfolio-based 9th grade and 11th grade curricula focused on technology integration, differentiation, student agency and 21st century learning
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Taught Contemporary Literature, English 1 Honors, American Literature, Dramatic Literature, and Public Speaking
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Was nominated for the Douglas County "Apple Award" three times
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Was locally recognized as a "Teacher Who Makes a Difference"
Seoul International School
Chaparral
High School
Teaching Licenses
Colorado Department of Education:
English Language Arts (7-12) Physical Education (K-12)
Education
Masters in Humanities (University of Colorado at Denver)
Bachelors in Media Production (Hastings College)