Resume

Ben Knaus
www.benknaus.com
Minneapolis, Minnesota
bknaus@gmail.com

Licensure         
K-6 Elementary, 5-8 Comm. Arts & Literature, K-8 Keyboarding for Computer Applications
Expires 6/30/2021, Folder Number 431478

Education
Master of Instruction
St. Mary’s University                Minneapolis, MN                2015

Bachelor of Arts
Gustavus Adolphus College        St. Peter, MN                        1998

Experience        
Teacher, AVID
Minneapolis Public Schools                Minneapolis, MN                2006-Present

• Teach AVID Elective and Language Arts courses for 6th, 7th and 8th grades, including implementing the AVID G/T curriculum.
• Coordinate the school-wide AVID program including Site Team, certification, and the integration of elective curriculum into core classes.
• Actively participate in school-wide Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), Middle School Team, and budget committee.
• Integrate technology into instruction daily through 1:1 technology, web-based software, and presentation tools.
• Supervise and maintain records for AVID Lead Tutor and AVID Tutors.

Teacher, Technology
Minneapolis Public Schools                Minneapolis, MN                2015-Present

• Teach basic computer skills, Google Apps, coding, and web creation tools to upper elementary students.

Adjunct Faculty
Saint Mary’s University                Minneapolis, MN                2005 - Present

• Co-facilitating the Technology In The Classroom (EDUC 533/534) course.
• Instructing adult learners on a variety of computer and web applications.
• Collaborating with faculty and directors to ensure curriculum meets Minnesota state standards and learner needs are being met.
• Providing in-class, out-of-class, and ongoing support for learners in both technology and teaching.
• Facilitating online seminars on integrating technology in the classroom for distance learners.

Board Chair (Volunteer)
The Camden Promise, Minneapolis, MN 2012 - present

• Collaborate and communicate with board members, clients, and funders to ensure program outcomes.
• Create agendas and facilitate monthly board meetings.
• Oversee programming, employees, and operations.

Associate Educator, Cityview Performing Arts Magnet
Minneapolis Public Schools        Minneapolis, MN                2003 - 2006

• Taught middle school language arts and technology and elementary reading.
• Coordinated school-wide performing arts program.
• Assisted with school-wide testing.
• Maintained contact with parents, families and other resources.
• Attended on-going staff trainings and student meetings.

Relevant Training

Google Chromebook Seminar
Google Chromebooks for Education        University of MN        January 2012

• Learned strategies for better implementing Chromebooks in the classroom.
• Participated in advanced sessions for Google Apps for Education.

AVID Summer Institute
AVID Center                                San Diego, CA                August 2009, 2010
                                                  Dallas, TX                     August 2008

• Participated in Implementation (2008), Refining (2009) and Tutorology (2010) strands.

        
Middle Years Laptop Pilot
Minneapolis Public Schools                Minneapolis, MN        2009 - Present

• Participating in quarterly activities on best practices and pedagogy for technology-based learning.
• Leading sessions on integrating blogging, web design, and a variety of other technology into the classroom.

EnVoy Training
Minneapolis Public Schools                Minneapolis, MN        June 2003

• Learned strategies of Responsive Classroom to improve teaching and learning.
• Integrated the work of Ruby Payne.

National Urban Alliance
Minneapolis Public Schools                 Minneapolis, MN        2003 - 2005

• Participated in quarterly professional development focused on urban education.
• Learned numerous strategies to implement in the classroom including Thinking Maps.