1. Robert D. Ballew II
2134 E Dauphin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Home: (215) 620-4690
Cellular: (215) 620-4492
E-mail: robertdballewii@yahoo.com
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position that will provide a supporting and challenging
learning environment where students will achieve their academic goals.
CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Instructional 2, English 7-12
Pennsylvania Instructional 2, Middle Years Social Studies 7-9
EDUCATION
Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
Cum Lade – 3.7
Work EXPERIENCES
DDC Summer Program in Beijing China
June 30-th
– July 16th
Beijing China
• Created and implemented unique and enriching curriculum that combined
the cultures of America and China.
• Worked collaboratively with fellow teachers in order to create a unique
cross curricular program for the children in the DDC program.
• Integrated technology into the daily classroom use as a means of bridging
the gap between the student/teacher language barrier.
• Created a unique student focused/student driven classroom environment
in which gradual release was given to the students in order to create
culminating final projects.

2. Constitution High School
September 2013- Present-High school Literacy
• Implemented the Common Core-Curriculum with a focus on a student-
centered learning environment.
• Designed tiered and differentiated instruction to enhance student learning
centers, guided reading and guided writing.
• Collaborated with grade team and RTII Champion to identify struggling at-
risk students to provide effective intervention through RTII.
• Monitored student progress through formative and summative assessment
data to facilitate enrichment opportunities, supports and interventions for
academic success.
• Head volleyball coach for the girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams.
• Implemented and oversaw the formation of a new and innovative wrestling
program.
• Organized and supervised a bi-annual blood drive for our school and the
surrounding community.
Director of Athletics for Constitution High School:
Oversee the function of the Athletic Department, communicate between school
management and the Athletic Department in order to determine policy,
departmental goals, arrange finances and seek permissions.
Warren G. Harding Middle School – Philadelphia, PA
September 2011 – 2012– Grade 6 Literacy
• Facilitated curriculum and assessment based education through lessons
that promoted independent and cooperative learning.
• Guided below basic and basic students towards proficiency through
Corrective Reading and Corrective Math Programs.
• Integrated technology into daily instruction through the use of SMART
Board technology.
• Directed small group, whole group and individual learning activities.
Implemented classroom management strategies as well as encouraged a
community of learners.

3. Grover Washington JR Middle School – Philadelphia, PA
September 2010 – 2011 –Grade 7 Literacy
• Inclusionary classroom setting – Special Education and E.L.L.
• Co-Teaching Model – E.L.L.
• Differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
July 2001- June 2006
• Distinguished service during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom as a member of the U.S.S Bataan.
• Five years of experience repairing communication and navigation equipment for
fighter jets and transport helicopters.
• Five years of leadership training in various
leadership styles, and how to properly deal with problems with those which I am
entrusted.
• Leader of Marines in units as large as 50 and as small as 4. Marines were
successfully lead through several intensely stressful situations with complete unit
success.
• Exposed to, and worked closely with people of many different cultures,
backgrounds, and beliefs.

4. REFERENCES
Marie Tomaselli
4736 Convent Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Contact number: 215-620-6115
Luiz Pereira
1236 Snyder Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19460
Contact number: 908-868-9549
Dr. Bruce Rachild (Professor-Holy Family University) (Retired)
551 Jason Drive
Southampton, PA 18966
Contact number: 267-987-8503