Ben Howard
High School/Secondary School English Teacher
Fayetteville
Summary
Dynamic English and Language Arts educator with strong skills in student engagement, activity planning, and feedback provision. Committed to providing a safe and constructive learning environment dedicated to critical thinking, analysis, and seeing the world through new lenses.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Observer
Augsburg University/University of Arkansas
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Observed and assisted in Intro to Playwriting units, academic year 2023-2024 (partnered between Augsburg University and University of Arkansas).
- Facilitated classroom discussions and peer feedback for scripts and other creative works.
- Assisted in grading, feedback on assignments, and taking attendance.
- Made learning and response journals with observations made during the academic year.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked in Johnson County School Districts, Arkansas, grades K-12.
- Facilitated classroom instruction and assignments in absence of primary educator.
- Recorded and tracked attendance for primary educator.
- Maintained health and safety standards in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Writing Tutor
Jones Learning Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Tutored students at Jones Learning Center, the on-campus learning center for students with learning disabilities at the University of the Ozarks.
- Delivered targeted writing assistance to enhance student understanding of course material.
- Tutored students in Composition I, Academic Writing, and Early American Literature to improve critical writing skills.
- Monitored and reported on student writing progress to learning center coordinators and counselors to inform tailored support strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English And Theatre
University of The Ozarks
Clarksville, AR 05.2001 -
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Creative writing support
- Literature analysis
- Student mentorship
- Feedback provision
- Time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Docs and Slides, and Powerpoint
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Certification
Praxis-English Language Arts (5038) and Content (50
Timeline
Praxis-English Language Arts (5038) and Content (50
05-2026
Student Observer
Augsburg University/University of Arkansas
08.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2020 - 09.2021
Writing Tutor
Jones Learning Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Augsburg University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English And Theatre
University of The Ozarks
05.2001 -