Ben Rubin
benrubin91@gmail.com
(314) 398-1890
Current Address
508 E. John St. Apt. 314
Champaign, IL 61820
Permanent Address
138 Kendall Bluff Ct.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Expected graduation in May 2013
Major: History Minor: Secondary Education
Endorsements: Political Science, Sociology/Anthropology
GPA: 3.77/4.0
August 2009-Present
Dean’s List-Fall 2011
Robert L. & Rena Williams Scholarship Recipient-Fall 2012
Field Experience
Unity Junior High School-Tolono, IL
September 2011-December 2011
Observer/Prospective Teacher
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Worked in an 8th grade classroom. Helped facilitate small group discussion often. Co-taught 3 lessons, 2 of which
were original lesson plans. Taught for 3 hours a week, once a week for the duration of the semester.
Supervisor: Patrick Striegel
Franklin Middle School
February 2012-May 2012
Observer/Prospective Teacher
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Worked in an 8 grade classroom. Worked close with students 1 on 1 and helped with in class assignments and
discussion. Co-taught 3 lessons, of which all were original lesson plans. Taught 3 hours a week, once a week for the
duration of the semester.
Supervisor: Charles Rosentel
Additional Experience Related to Career Objective
Holy Cross School-Champaign, IL
January 2010-December 2010
Tutor
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Tutored a 6th-8th graders in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies, while emphasizing proper study skills and
test taking strategies
Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club-Champaign IL
September 2011-November 2011
Volunteer
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Conducted a service-learning project with fellow prospective teachers. We created a project titled, “My History”, in
which students researched the history of themselves and their family members and contributed to a video and
scrapbook given to the club at the end of the project.
Other Experience
Bobby McCormack Basketball Camp
May 2012-July 2012
Counselor
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Basketball camp counselor for children ages 7-14 for a camp run by a state championship winning coach. Organized
games and competitions, instructed campers, and had normal responsibilities associated with a camp counselor.
Chris Mack Basketball Camp at Xavier University
June 2012
Counselor
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Basketball camp counselor at a nationally ranked basketball program for children ages 7-14. Organized games and
competitions, instructed campers, and had normal responsibilities associated with a camp counselor.
Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club
May 2010-August 2010
Pro Shop Assistant
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Tended to issues on the course, set up for events, sold food and beverages, and closed at night
Factory Direct Depot/SBH Inc.
May 2011-August 2011
Intern
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Worked closely with technology, talked with clients, and completed administrative and organizational tasks for this
growing electronics sales company.
Service in Community, University, or College Organizations
Senate Committee on Student Discipline
September 2012-Present
Member
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Serve on a committee that is empanelled to hear alleged violations of the student code and to assign the appropriate
sanctions
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Hear the cases for appeal of previous offenders of the student code and determine if the sanctions were warranted
CU Garden
May 2012-Present
Education Coordinator
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Coordinate volunteer activity for this organization that operates a community garden in Champaign and educates
students and the community on how to use the garden, as well as the nutritional value of the food they can produce
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Athletics Chair
August 2010-December 2010
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Oversee athletics teams and sports equipment
Standards Board
January 2010-Present
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Serve as a jury member when dealing with issues involving the brotherhood and fines.
Urbana Park District
December 2010-March 2011
Basketball Coach
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Teach fundamentals of basketball to 3rd and 4th graders
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Organize practice schedule and regularly communicate with parents