Ben Legel is seeking a teaching position where he can share his passion for science. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Secondary Education. He has over 2 years of teaching experience in biology, physical science, astronomy, and more at the high school level. His education includes endorsements in biological sciences and general science. He is actively involved in several education organizations and has participated in various professional development opportunities and presentations.

1. Ben Legel
1111 Elm Street | Jacksonville IL, 62650 | (309) 267-5698 | BenLegel789@gmail.com
Objective
Teaching science is my passion and is deeply rooted within my whole persona. I know my
students are provided with a rigorous and valuable education every day. I wish to facilitate
scientific literacy to our youth through exciting and engaging instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Biology (Biological Sciences)
Secondary Education
Robert Noyce Scholarship Program
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL August
2012-May 2015
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL August
2010-May 2012
Endorsements
Biological Sciences (Major)
General Science: Life and Physical Science
Teaching Experience
Jacksonville High School, Illinois August 2015- May
2017
Science Teacher
Experience: Biology I, Honors Biology I, Physical Science, Astronomy
Roxana High School, Illinois (Student Teaching) January
2015-May 2015
Cooperating Teacher 1: Julia Jeffreys
Experience: Physics, Biology I, Biology II, Advanced Biology
Roxana High School, Illinois (Student Teaching) January
2015-May 2015
Cooperating Teacher 2: Julie Fleming
Experience: Biology I
Roxana High School, Illinois (Field I Observation) August-
December 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Julia Jeffreys
Experience: Physics, Chemistry, Biology I, Biology II, Integrated Biology

2. Roxana Middle School, Illinois (Field II Observation) August-
December 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Beth Heffren
Experience: Middle School Science
Honors/Awards
Robert Noyce Scholar
February 2014- Current
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society August 2010- May
2012
Illinois Central College Dean's List Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring
2012
Related Experience
JHS Saturday Science Leader
Astronomy Night Science Demonstration
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: Art Education Event
Tutor at Edwardsville Tutoring
Edwardsville Children's Museum Science Demonstration
Madison Juvenile Detention Center Science Demonstration
First Robotics Lego League
Educational Demonstration at St. Louis Science Center
Lincoln Middle School Science Fair
Shiloh Middle School Science Fair
SIUE Science and Engineering Challenge
Group Tutoring Sessions at St. Louis University High School
March 2016, March
2017
October 2016
July 2016
May 2014-May 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
March 2014
March 2014
March 2013, March 2014
August 2013-April 2014

3. Professional Development
Jacksonville High School Professional Development August 2015-
May 2016
Robert Noyce Scholarship Cohort Seminars February
2014- May 2016
Member of the National Education Association August
2014- May 2016
Vice President of SIUE National Science Teachers Association August
2014-May 2015
Member of SIUE National Science Teachers Association August
2013-May 2015
Active Member of SIUE Illinois Education Association August
2014-May 2015
Active Member of SIUE Biology Club August 2012-
May 2015
Attended National Science Teachers Association Chicago Conference
March 2015
East St. Louis Charter School and Grit Program Seminar
January 2015
Undergraduate Research Assistant at SIUE August 2013- December
2014
Pedagogical Research Presented at Lewis and Clark Community College
November 2014
Instructional Technology Knowledge
Skyward Gradebook
Schoology
Digitarium ™ Planetarium Systems
Pearson Success Net
Padlet
Prezi
Educanon
Course Mason
CK-12
Microsoft Office
Promethean Board
Smart Board
Chromebooks
References
Julia Jeffreys
jjeffreys@roxanaschools.org (Cooperating Teacher 1)

4. Phone: (618) 885-9377
Roxana High School Instructor
Roxana Community Unit School District 1
401 Chaffer Ave. Roxana, IL 62084
Julie Fleming
jfleming@roxanaschools.org
(Cooperating Teacher 2) Phone:
(618)-254-7889
Roxana High School Instructor
Roxana Community Unit School District 1
401 Chaffer Ave. Roxana, IL 62084
Dr. Jessica Krim
jkrim@siue.edu
(Education Supervisor) Phone: (618)
650-5824
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Box 1651. Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
Dr. Elaine Abusharbain
eabusha@siue.edu
(CAS Supervisor) Phone: (618) 650-
2453
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Department of Biological Sciences
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
Gail Thigpen
gthingpen@icc.edu
(Special Education Pedagogy Instructor) Phone:
(309) 694-8459
Social Science and Public Services
Illinois Central College
1 College Drive, East Peoria IL, 61635