1. Robert J. Benden
22402 Fairlawn Circle Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
Cell:(216) 409 9229 bobbenden@hotmail.com
Career Goals: To builda longtermcareer as an educatorina positionthatwill utilizemypassionandenthusiasmfor
encouragingstudentstobecome lifelonglearners.
Work Experience
Director, Salvation Army Learning Zone Afterschool and Summer Day Camp,Lorain, Ohio Spring2013-Current
- Supervisedandprovidedtrainingforlearningcenterstaff,coordinatedand providedcurriculumtraining.
- Progressedcenterfroma2 star to a 3 star rating inthe state of OhioStepUp To Qualityprogram.
- Oversaw componentsof aStepUp To Quality3 Star center,managedseveral grantawards andapplications.
- Workedwithcityschool districtto provide enrichmentsupplementingin-school instruction.
- Monitoredandassessedacademicachievementtodevelopprogrammaticneedsof students.
- Implementedfitnessandnutritionprogrammingthroughrecreational andeducational activities.
- Partneredwith communityadvocates toprovide awide varietyof experiences andservices forstudents.
- Increasedincome streambyimplementingfee structure andincreasinginvolvementinvoucherprogram.
Personal Trainer, FacilityManager, Corporate Outreach Manager, YunFit,Columbus,Ohio Summer 2012-Spring2013
- Coordinatedandimplementedworkoutregimenstoassistclientele inreachingfitnessgoals.
- Designedyouthfitnessprogrammingforyoung athletestoimprovewellnessandability.
- Developedcorporate outreachprogramstobringgroup fitnesstobusinessesthroughoutColumbus.
- Managed membershipsandledmarketingforvariousmembershipdrives;manageddowntownfacility.
Preschool Teacher, North Broadway Children’sCenter,Columbus,Ohio Autumn 2011-Spring2013
- Coordinated&implemented areading,mathandsocio-emotional curriculumforchildrenaged three tofive.
- Assistedchildren’slearningthrough playandvariousactivitiesbothinclassroomandoutside.
- Maintainedhighlevelof engagementinactivitiesandcooperationbetweenstudents.
VolunteerTutor, The LearningPlace, ColumbusOhio Spring2010 – Autumn 2011
- Instructed2nd
grade studentinreading,writing&wordstudy.
- Progressedseveralstudentsthroughleveledreadingprogramsincreasingreadinglevels.
- Tutored5th
grade studentinspelling&writing raisingthe student’sgrade bytwolettergrades.
OrientationLeader, The Ohio State UniversityOffice ofRec Sports, Columbus,Ohio Summer 2011
- Informedstudentsaboutthe universityanditsdiverse offeringsof recreational experiences.
- Encouragedstudentstobecome active participants inthe universitythroughstudentlife activities.
- Presentedcityof Columbustoparentsof incomingstudents;encouragedfamilyuniversityinvolvement.
Education
The OhioState University, B.A.MiddleChildhoodEducation/HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies
Graduation:December2011
GPA: 3.34/4.0 Major GPA 3.55/4.0
Leadership and Involvement
Ohio Afterschool Network Spring 2013-Current
FairviewPark YouthAssociation Spring2014-Current
Additional Skills
Strongverbal and writtencommunicationskills,adeptatall MicrosoftOffice andAdobe software,CPR/FirstAid,Child
Abuse Recognition, strongleader,implementsdecisions,delegatesresponsibility,goal orientedandself-starting.
References are available upon request