Ben Preston Classroom Teacher, 5th/6th

Education:
University of Wisconsin:
Bachelor of Science in Education, minor in TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Clear Multiple Subject Credential
Single Subject Credential, general science
TESOL Certificate
Steiner College: 2 years training in Waldorf Method curriculum

Employment:
2001   Wisconsin Hills Middle School, Brookfield WI
2001 - 2003   Wakosa Higashi High School, Obama, Japan
2004 - 2006   Golden Valley Elementary School, Fair Oaks, CA

Professional Development Courses:
Arts integration
Music integration
Story-telling
Classroom Discipline
Bal-a-Vis
Brain Gym
CPR - First Aid
Wilderness Survival
Learning Tree / Wild Aquatic
Differentiated Instruction
High School Science Certified

Vision and Philosophy

My classroom goal is to create a safe, respectful space where our children are encouraged to be life-long learners and leaders. I feel that children are best served when we allow them to participate in valid responsibilities such as Food Lab, classroom management and clean-up, social problem solving, and even curriculum decisions.

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