BENJAMIN R.

VEGA
(915) 740-7894 | ben10vega@yahoo.com | coach-vega.weebly.com | El Paso, TX
CERTIFICATIONS
Physical Education EC-12 Passed: 08/2020
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) Passed: 09/2020

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Education Graduated: 12/2020
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) GPA: 2.90
Kinesiology major 08/2015 – 12/2017
El Paso Community College (EPCC) GPA: 3.00

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching 10/2020 – 12/2020
EASTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL El Paso, TX
• Virtually taught P.E. and health to 8 grade students through Google Classroom; Introduced and assessed
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lessons of biomechanics towards multiple exercises; Enriched the students’ knowledge about the
importance of mental health and developed a trustworthy community where students’ can express their
own mental state of mind; Incorporated multiple core curriculum subjects into daily lessons;
Communicated with my Cooperating Teacher and staff to discuss student progress and needs.
Student Teaching 08/2020 – 10/2020
GLEN COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL El Paso, TX
• Virtually taught P.E. through Google Classroom to students from Pre-k to 5th grade; Developed lesson
activities helping children develop motor skills while using little to no household items; Maintained
classroom management; Established a positive and safe learning environment; Created skill video lessons
and health lessons from CATCH through YouTube; Communicated effectively with my Cooperating
Teacher and stayed up to date with all school/district policies and regulations.
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program 11/2019
MONTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL El Paso, TX
• Taught/Co-taught a variety of students mixed from grades 6th, 7th, and 8th; Instructed and assessed a lesson
on self-defense by developing skills using activities; Collaborated with another PETE student to co-teach
two of Mosston's Teaching Styles (guided discovery and self-check).
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program 03/2019
POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL El Paso, TX
• Introduced basketball lessons to Kinder, 3rd and 5th grade classes; Accommodated lesson activities for
students with special needs; Recognized and assessed student’s prior knowledge in basketball and taught
the proper mechanics for dribbling, passing, and shooting in basketball.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Driver Helper (Seasonal) 11/2019 – 01/2020
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) El Paso, TX
• Assisted driver in delivering packages weighing up to 150 lbs.; Mapped out routes for efficient deliveries
in a timely and professional manner.
WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Sales Associate 02/2018 - 03/2019
SUPPLEMENT XPRESS El Paso, TX
• Earned the Highest Sales of the Month Award (6x). Guided customers in reaching their unique goal;
Communicated with multiple customers at once; Handled register; Opened/closed stores; Promoted the
company at local gyms and on social media.

Front Desk Associate 12/2017 – 01/2019

GOLD’S GYM El Paso, TX
• Utilized interpersonal skills with members and potential members; Maintained a clean environment;
Resolved any unforeseen circumstances that arose.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Youth basketball coach for a nonprofit organization
Youth baseball coach for a nonprofit organization
Special Olympics
Miner Dash
The Great Khalid Foundation Backpack Drive
Glen Cove Fall Festival
Clint Early College Games

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Microsoft Office
Google Classroom
Class Dojo
Edpuzzle
Zoom
Square