Permanent Address 709 Sledge Rd.

TyTy, Georgia 31795

Benjamin Sephus Willis

(229) 326-0392 tru7h@uga.edu bsephuswillis@gmail.com

Current Address 200 River Grove Pkwy #A9 Athens, Georgia 30601

Objective
To secure a position as a secondary social studies teacher

Education
University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Master of Education, Social Studies Education GPA: Expected Graduation Date: December 2014 University of Georgia Bachelor of Arts, History GPA: 3.66 Graduation Date: August 2012 Tift County High School Graduated with Superior Honors Athens, Georgia June 2013 Current

August 2008 August 2012

Tifton, Georgia

August 2004 May 2008

Certification Field
Georgia Secondary Certification in Social Studies Secondary Education Endorsement in History, Economics, and Political Science Impending Impending

Teaching Experience
Winder Barrow High School

Student Teaching

Winder, GA January 2014 April 2014 th th Taught 10 grade U.S. History, 9 grade World History, and 9th grade Honors World History Authored original lesson plans which fostered conceptual learning, critical thinking, consideration of multiple perspectives, student discovery, student collaboration, analysis of current events and their connections to historical topics, interpretation of primary source materials (literature, eyewitness accounts, photographs, film, gov. documents, letters, speeches, etc.) supplemented with secondary sources, and the construction of theses with supporting arguments and evidence Implemented numerous teaching methods in the classroom including interactive learning stations, line of contention debates, visual thinking strategies, primary source analysis, class simulations and roleplaying activities, arts based reactions, and interactive lectures Constructed formative and summative assessments including original quizzes, unit tests, writing assignments, and individual and group projects

Graded most assignments, quizzes, and tests and offered individualized feedback in the form of constructive criticism, appropriate praise, suggestions, and thought provoking questions Utilized co-teaching models in a World History classroom, working alongside a special educator to accommodate student needs Implemented differentiated instruction and modified tests, quizzes, worksheets, and primary source materials as necessary Attended departmental meetings and general faculty meetings

Cedar Shoals High Schools

Athens, GA Practicum Sept. 2013 Oct. 2013 Taught 12th grade On-level Economics, Advanced Economics, AP Economics Engaged in team teaching with other student teachers, cooperative teacher, and special educators Observed 12th grade Economics courses, focusing on the cooperating teachers pedagogical methods and techniques, classroom management, and student engagement, response, and behavior Designed unique, engaging, and challenging lessons in collaboration with fellow student teachers and independently Used journaling and class assignments to engage in active self-reflection concerning lesson planning, teaching theory and practice, class experiences, and student interaction Attended departmental meetings

Awards and Scholarships

Josiah Penfield Scholarship Hope Scholarship UGA Deans List: 8 semesters

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experienced in Latin (4 college semesters) and some experience in Spanish and French Skilled with the note taking and archiving program Evernote

Interests
Academic emphasis in Modern European history and Greco-Roman studies Over four years experience in high school marching band Participation in recreational tennis and basketball Interested in coaching and extracurricular clubs, activities, and programs