8248 Settlers Creek Loop Drive • Lakeland, Fl 33810
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Phone 813-263-4983 • E-mail drbenhenry@me.com
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Dr.Benjamin Henry
Professional Profile
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Self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning experience. Skilled in the design of challenging, enriching, and innovative activities that address the diverse interests and needs of students. Possess outstanding communication skills, present information in a variety of ways, emphasizing relevance of class materials to the world beyond the classroom. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all level of staff members and establishes quality relationship with student.
Experience in:
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Education
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Education Doctorate, Educational Leadership in Higher Education
Argosy University, Tampa, Florida
June 2011
Educational Specialist, Educational Leadership in Higher Education
Argosy University, Tampa, Florida
May 2006
Master of Science, Computer Informational Science
University of Phoenix, Tampa, Florida
February, 2004
Bachelor of Science, Exceptional Student Education
Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama
May 2000
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Work experience
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Southwest Florida College Tampa, Florida 2007-present
Informational Technology Department / Adjunct Professor
Lincoln College of New England Denver, CO 2011-present
Informational Technology Department / Adjunct Professor
Alabama State University Montgomery, Al 2008-2010
Education Department / Adjunct Professor
Argosy University Tampa, Florida 2007-2010
Education Department / Adjunct Professor
Hillsborough Community College Tampa, Florida 2007-2008
Early Child Hood Elementary / Adjunct Professor
§ Conduct college-level courses in Early Childhood to university students. Prepare and present lectures to students on Early Childhood for students with Special Needs and project management; research and compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments; stimulate class discussions. Plan, coordinate and participate in special events involving university and community officials.
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Lincoln College 2012 - present
Computer Information / Adjunct Professor
§ Conduct
college-level courses in computer information to university students online.
Facilitate learning via the Blackboard educational system platform. Monitoring and provided weekly feedback to
students using different communications tool such as Skype, Google Hangout,
Microsoft Live meeting, and other video conference applications. Prepare and present online lectures to
students on various subjects related to computer information.
Southwest Florida College Tampa, Florida 2007-present
Informational Technology Department / Adjunct
Professor
Alabama State University Montgomery, Al 2008-present
Education Department / Adjunct Professor
Argosy University Tampa, Florida 2007-2010
Education Department / Adjunct Professor
Polk County School District
Lincoln Avenue Academy Lakeland, Florida 2012- present
Assistant Principal
Southwest Elementary Lakeland, Florida 2010- 2012
Assistant Principal
Supervise a team of professionals including
para-professionals, nurses, and support staff. Oversee a student body of approximately 500
learners. Devise and coordinate scheduling, creating and tracking work orders.
Liaise with cafeteria, custodians, and maintenance staff on a daily basis,
ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for all school members.
Lake Marion Creek School Poinciana, Florida 2010- 2011
Assistant Principal
Assist
teachers with lesson plans and units for instruction; review all assessments
and ensure sufficient inclusion of technological tools. Supervise 70
teachers, 32 support personnel, and 900+ students. Conduct pre- and
post-conferences with teachers to review observations and evaluations. Serve
as the chief student disciplinarian. Attend conferences with students,
parents, and teachers; consult with school counselors, psychologists, social
workers, and nurses to assess needs and challenges of correcting student
behavior on the bus and in school. Ensure optimal classroom coverage. Work
with the District Transportation Coordinator to assign bus routes.
Discovery Academy Lake Alfred, Florida 2009-2010
Director of Students (Dean)
n Established
and maintained rapport with staff, students, and parents; mentor new
teachers, ensuring appropriate substitute coverage when necessary.
n Contributed
to the academic and social tone of school through the consistent
demonstration of professionalism and enthusiasm of the school community;
upheld a commitment to educational excellence, establishing and promoting an
atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
n Meeting with
students to discuss attendance and discipline issues
n Oversaw
transportation issues
n Supervises students
at assemblies and special events held on school grounds
Blake Elementary Lakeland, Florida 2000-2002
Varying
Exceptionality Teacher
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Developed assessments and educational plans
for 75 special education students to meet their individualized skills and
needs.
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Designed and implemented behavioral goals and
objectives with students and parents/guardians.
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Provided additional support to students with a
developmental disability as needed.
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Completed the Beginning Teacher program
School District of Hillsborough County
Marshall Middle School Plant City, Florida 2005-2009
Technology Resource Specialist
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Local implementation of long-range planning
for technology; planning, bidding, purchasing, installing, maintaining,
supporting, and trouble-shooting of educational computer systems;
coordinating software purchasing and support services. Responsible for
facilitating staff in-service and training in educational technology and
technology integration.
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Developed instructional curriculum to
integrate technology into all subject areas.
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Designing curriculum for and delivering weekly
character education groups and mentoring sessions for at-risk middle
school students
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Recruiting, training and supervising
college-aged volunteer mentors
§ Approve all purchases, justify expenditures
and develop/monitor budget.
§ Provide input to the hiring/renewal
process; evaluate staff teachers.
§ Participated in Curriculum and Staff
Development
§ Participated
in administrator training program
§ Participated
in AVID trainings
Marshall Middle School Plant City, Florida 2003-2005
Specific Learning
Disability Teacher
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Assess individual children's levels,
strengths, weaknesses and learning styles
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Developed, updated, and implemented IEP's.
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Recorded and maintained school, classroom, and
students' information such as attendance, student files, referral
information, progress reports, lesson plans, curriculum development,
collection of data etc.
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Facilitated various reform and development
activities for students who have been expelled from public schools
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Attended and participated in
departmental/division meetings, planning projects, activities and school
related evening programs.
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Established and maintained a positive learning
environment that reflects the school's philosophy.
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Established humanistic, systematic classroom
code of conduct.
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Founded & Sponsored a club for at risk
male students
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Coached boys and girls basketball
Tampa Bay Academy Riverview, Florida 2002-2003
Special
Education Elementary Coordinator
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Directed instructional aide’s work in
classroom and office management.
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Evaluated students’ progress, and worked with
parents/guardians to target extra-curricular activities to enhance their
child’s development.
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Participated in the writing of the school
improvement
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