Benjamin Mattice
Grovetown
Summary
Seasoned Department Chair with a strong background in overseeing academic departments and spearheading curriculum development. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative environments, build relationships across the board, and lead strategic planning initiatives. Strengths include effective management skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to promoting academic excellence. Previous roles showcased capabilities in improving department performance through innovative strategies and policy implementation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Chair
Richmond County School System
Augusta
08.2022 - Current
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging research trends.
- Chaired committees related to accreditation reviews, or standards implementation efforts.
- Organized and directed faculty meetings and workshops.
- Reviewed and evaluated faculty performance for review.
- Assisted teachers with developing and revising lessons to more productively reach students of varying skill levels.
- Recruited, hired, and supervised faculty members within the department.
- Oversaw completion of reports related to state and federal mandates or program requirements.
- Coordinated research activities among faculty members in the department.
English Educator
Richmond County School System
Augusta
02.2013 - Current
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Incorporated intersectionality to help students compare and contrast historic works with modern cultural and societal understandings.
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
AP Mentor Teacher
Richmond County School System
Augusta
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Created opportunities for mentees to engage in reflective conversations about successes and challenges experienced during the course of the year for AP teachers across the school district.
- Facilitated team-building activities designed to foster collaboration among mentors and their protégés.
- Supported mentees across the school district as they developed action plans for addressing any identified gaps or needs related to instruction.
- Collaborated with other mentor teachers in order to share best practices and discuss challenges associated with mentoring beginning teachers.
Mentor Teacher
Richmond County School System
Augusta
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Advised new teachers on problem solving strategies related to challenging behaviors exhibited by students.
- Developed a comprehensive mentoring plan that included individualized coaching sessions with each teacher assigned to me.
- Incorporated research-based strategies into my own practice when working with mentors and mentees.
- Conducted observations of classrooms to provide feedback on instructional practices and suggest improvements.
Aerospace Control and Warning System Journeyman
US Air Force
Hill AFB
03.2001 - 03.2005
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish mission goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA05-2009
Ph.D. - Literature And Language Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GASkills
- Curriculum development
- Accreditation review
- Faculty evaluation
- Effective communication
- Instructional strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Data analysis
- Time management
- Performance assessment
- Assessment analysis
- Teacher and/or Employee recruitment
- Research coordination
- Team building
- Instructional design
- Classroom management
- Employee training
- Mentoring strategies
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month 04/22
- STAR Teacher 2022 (Given by STAR student with highest SAT score and 3.5 GPA or higher for having the greatest impact on their educational career)
- STAR Teacher 2024
- Joint Service Achievement Medal (Earned during wartime deployment to Balad Air Base, Iraq, 2004)
Certification
- Georgia Teaching Certification (2009-Current)
- AP Gifted Certified (2018-Current)
- Dramatic Writing Certified (2019-Current)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Chair
Richmond County School System
08.2022 - Current
AP Mentor Teacher
Richmond County School System
08.2021 - 05.2022
Mentor Teacher
Richmond County School System
08.2020 - 05.2022
English Educator
Richmond County School System
02.2013 - Current
Aerospace Control and Warning System Journeyman
US Air Force
03.2001 - 03.2005
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Augusta University
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Augusta State University
Ph.D. - Literature And Language Education
University of Georgia
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