Ben Rubin

Rubin7@illinois.edu (314) 398-1890

Current Address 110 E. Chalmers St. Champaign, IL 61820 Career Objective: To obtain a position teaching social studies Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Major: History Minor: Secondary Education GPA: 3.78/4.0 Required Experience Related to Career Objective Holy Cross School-Champaign, IL (57 hours) Tutor Tutored a 6th grader in mostly math and English, while emphasizing proper study skills and test taking strategies (35 hours) Supervisor: Judy Crull Tutored an 8th grader in math, English, and science, while helping her develop important study habits. (11 hours) Supervisor: Kristine Ketcham Tutored an 8th grader in math and reading, while working specifically on turning work in on time and test taking strategies (11 Hours) Supervisor: Jennifer Walter Permanent Address 138 Kendall Bluff Ct. Chesterfield, MO 63017

August 2009-Present

January 2010-December 2010 January 2010-May 2010

September 2010-December 2010

September 2010-December 2010

Additional Experience Related to Career Objective Parkway Central High School Peer Tutor May 2007-August 2007 Tutored a student with learning disabilities, specifically working to improve on reading and mathematics skills. I also provided transportation for the student to and from tutoring sessions. Other Experience Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club Pro Shop Assistant May 2010-August 2010 Tended to issues on the course, set up for events, sold food and beverages, and closed at night Factory Direct Depot Intern May 2011-August 2011 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 Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Athletics Chair August 2010-December 2010 Oversee athletics teams and sports equipment Brotherhood Committee September 2010-Present Plan events that cater to the needs of a brotherhood of over 130 members Standards Board January 2010-Present Serve as a jury member when dealing with issues involving the brotherhood and fines. Urbana Park District Basketball Coach December 2010-March 2011 Teach fundamentals of basketball to 3rd and 4th graders Organize practice schedule and regularly communicate with parents Phi Eta Sigma Member March 2010-Present Honors society for students with a GPA of 3.5 and above Special Olympics Volunteer August 2005-September 2008 Worked one on one with participants and also helped in planning the event. Special Interests and Abilities Special interest in Social Studies Special Interest in American history Special interest in teaching basketball