Benjamin Haugen
Kansas City
Summary
Friendly and empathetic with excellent communication skills, dedicated to providing outstanding service and support. Possesses solid understanding of customer needs and conflict resolution, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Aiming to build positive customer relationships and contribute to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Special Education Resource Teacher
Discovery Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Nominee for 2024 SPED Staff of the Year Award by South Dakota Department of Education
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents and administration as a member of PBIS Team, Student Assistance Team and Tier 2 Team to develop strategies for student success
- Facilitated small group instruction in reading, writing, math and social skills to address individual learning needs for students with disabilities
- Coordinated and led regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, analyzed data, and monitored progress to inform instructional decisions and guide interventions.
4th Grade Bridges Teacher
Horace Mann Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Earned an H (demonstrates high level of mastery) on last teacher evaluation
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational progress
- Collaborated with colleagues and administration as a member of the Leadership, MTSS and PBIS teams
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Scheduled and led meetings with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Substitute Teacher and Coach
Marshall Public Schools
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Served as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional at the high school and elementary level
- Served as the Head 10th grade Boys Basketball and Football Coach
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students and players through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic and athletic growth.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing athletes with constructive feedback and setting clear goals for improvement.
- Collaborated with other teachers and coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
K-8 PE Teacher and Head Boys Basketball Coach
Tri-City United Public Schools
09.2013 - 05.2017
- Taught Physical Education and DAPE to students in grades K-8 and received tenure status
- Developed strong rapport with students and players
- Led the team to multiple playoff appearances through effective coaching strategies and strong leadership skills.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas of improvement for both individual players and overall team strategy.
- Continuously updated coaching techniques by attending professional development conferences and collaborating with fellow coaches from different regions.
- Organized fundraising events for the basketball program, successfully securing financial support for equipment upgrades and travel expenses.
- Increased fan engagement by hosting special events, such as youth clinics and meet-and-greets with players during community outreach initiatives.
Education
Alternative Certificate - Special Education
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN12.2012
Skills
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Time management
- MS office proficient
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Parent communication
- Staff development
- Special events planning
Timeline
K-5 Special Education Resource Teacher
Discovery Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2024
4th Grade Bridges Teacher
Horace Mann Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2022
Substitute Teacher and Coach
Marshall Public Schools
09.2017 - 05.2018
K-8 PE Teacher and Head Boys Basketball Coach
Tri-City United Public Schools
09.2013 - 05.2017
Alternative Certificate - Special Education
University of Sioux Falls
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
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