Benjamin Fehlen Email & Phone Number

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States

* Responsible for day-to-day operations on 75-acre property at the country's oldest performing arts school.* Oversaw numerous projects and worked collaboratively with vendors.* Created and maintained a welcoming environment for performers ages 5-25.

Austin, Texas

* Direct/support/oversee all Conservation Corps operations during camp session on a staff team of 7 with 18 corps members ages 16-18* Create and manage crew projects, curriculum and program delivery, and emergency and medical readiness and response* Supervise staff and conduct meetings to foster positive community development and dynamics* End of summer staff evaluations highlighted the effectiveness of my ability to inspire young people and staff to endure and thrive in the rugged conditions of the Texas Hill Country in the summertime

Austin, Texas

* Improved student test results on the Language Measurements of Academic Progress (MAP) by 24% in one academic year.* Consistently received positive teacher evaluations on the Teacher Competency Rubric and Self & Others Rubric used in performance evaluations of KIPP teachers* Developed meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff

Austin, Texas

* Co-developed and implemented outdoor education program for kids in grades 3-9* Successfully collaborated with diverse staff of counselors and 70+ campers over the course of three, one-week long camp sessions* Created and introduced new Counselor in Training Program that prepared high school graduates to become camp counselors

Austin, Texas

• Develop and revise a curriculum that is aligned with the standards of the school and the TEKS.• Develop academically rigorous lessons; create rubrics and assessments.• Assess individual student’s progress and learning needs; demonstrate a relentless focus on helping students achieve.• Offer/receive constructive feedback in order to create a professional atmosphere that is conducive to continuous development.• Help shape and develop a school-wide atmosphere that best suits the needs of our students, teachers, and families.• Communicate students’ progress toward realizing academic and character development goals with families on a weekly basis.

Austin, Texas

• Fully participate in camp site prep and take down, staff training, nature programs, and evaluations.• Train and lead campers through safety talks, tool prep and conservation projects that may include: trail work, habitat restoration, endangered species management and control of invasive plants.• Model 100% involvement with the program and commitment to Corps members having fun in nature.• Promote conservation values with Corps members and staff.• Support Corps member rotation in camp duties and provide supervision as needed.• Serve as a healthy role model for Corps members, providing insight, direction, nurture and support.• Cultivate effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and camp participants.• Live in a tent for camp duration – sharing quarters with one or more staff members.

Austin, Texas

* Modified reading and writing curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety ofresearch based techniques and programs* Motivated and engaged struggling students to overcome obstacles in their reading andwriting development* Collaborated with a variety of non-profit organizations to develop volunteer opportunitiesacross Austin's neighborhoods* Earned Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for completing 1,700+ hours of service in oneyear.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Developed program dedicated to providing training, hands-on experience, and support to help teens discover their personal leadership style• Facilitated team building activities• Cultivated a love for the outdoors with teens by leading and supervising overnight camping trips and canoe expeditions

Bachelor'S Degree, Education

Activities and Societies: UWM Mens Soccer Club, UWM Ultimate Frisbee Team

Bachelor Of Science, Social Studies Education

Activities and Societies: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Men's Club Soccer team, Black Cat Ultimate Frisbee team

Urban Education Focus

Activities and Societies: North London Metropolitan Men's Soccer Team