BENJAMIN ARMAS
Denver,CO
Summary
Passionate education specialist with a proven track record of 16 years dedicated to fostering youth and adult enrichment. A community-driven professional deeply rooted in understanding available resources and advocating for growth and well-being. Known for a respectful and driven approach, passion lies in creating impactful initiatives that contribute to the realms of education and community health. Ready to bring extensive expertise to drive positive change and support the holistic development of individuals and communities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Director
Mile High Ministries
Denver , CO
07.2019 - Current
- Mentoring students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness, and academic value.
- Conducting consistent seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students and parents.
- Consistent communication with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies for over 30 families.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Spoke at public events, evangelizing for organizational goals and interests within community.
- Wrote and distributed informational papers, gave out representative contact information, and educated community members about specific issues.
Behavior Coach
Life Share (Now Known As Catapult Learning)
Denver , CO
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended yearly IEP meetings for students and families.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Program Quality Coach
Denver Public Schools
Denver , CO
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Implemented variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Effectively training instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing elementary and middle school-aged children at 4 different schools.
- Created testing and evaluation procedures within 1st month.
- Mentoring over 15 team members individually to succeed and advance within profession.
- Addressing program issues, and developing best practices, and improving service delivery.
Site Coordinator
Denver Parks and Recreation
Denver , CO
08.2009 - 09.2014
- Cultivated extensive knowledge of Denver Parks and Recreation S.O.A.R. After School Programs policy and procedures.
- Controlled yearly budgeting and participant fees.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization and educational opportunities.
- Collaborated with community agencies and city departments to provide youth program opportunities and community involvement programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of Denver
Denver, CO07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Therapy
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver2015
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Academic counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Individual and family support
- Professional referral network
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Adaptive and special education
- Program oversight
- Informational material development
- Community Resources
- Youth tennis Instructor
Certification
- Community Engagement: Collaboration for Change, MichiganX - Feb-March, 2021
- Leaders of Learning, HarvardX - May, 2020
- Introduction to Family Engagement in Education, HarvardX - May 2020
Timeline
Youth Director
Mile High Ministries
07.2019 - Current
Behavior Coach
Life Share (Now Known As Catapult Learning)
08.2018 - 05.2019
Program Quality Coach
Denver Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2018
Site Coordinator
Denver Parks and Recreation
08.2009 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Therapy
Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Community Engagement: Collaboration for Change, MichiganX - Feb-March, 2021
- Leaders of Learning, HarvardX - May, 2020
- Introduction to Family Engagement in Education, HarvardX - May 2020
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