Aaron Conrad Bennett
3873 S. Nucla St. (720) 256-0447
Aurora, CO 80013
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that would enable me to develop and expand the learning process, in the classroom and beyond.
EDUCATION
Seton Hill UniversityGreensburg, PA
Master of Fine Arts – Writing of Popular FictionJan. 2012 - Present
Seton Hill UniversityGreensburg, PA
Master of Arts – WritingJan. 2003 - Jan. 2005
Thesis: The Wolf Hunter (genre novel)
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts in EnglishSept. 1996 - Aug. 2001
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
Provisional Secondary Certificate (English, History)Sept. 2000 - Dec. 2002
Hillsborough County Public SchoolsTampa, FL
Reading EndorsementSept. 2006 - July 2007
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) EndorsementSept. 2007 - April 2011
University of South FloridaTampa, FL
Tampa Bay Area Writing Project (National Writing Project)June - Oct. 2009
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Instructional Experience:
Community College of DenverJuly 2011-Present
Adjunct Instructor of English 121 and 122
Metro State University of DenverJuly 2011-Present
Affiliate Instructor of English 1020
Hillsborough Community College – Southshore CampusMay 2010-June 2011
Adjunct Instructor of College Prep. Writing I & II
Lennard High SchoolJuly 2007- June 2011
Teaching AP-Literature, English I, II, and III, Creative Writing I and II, and Semantics & Logic
Designing and implementing the entire creative writing and AP-Literature curricula
Applying multiple intelligences instruction
Active in professional development classes, seminars and book-studies
Working with Professional Learning Community to coordinate instruction with grade-level team-members
East Bay High SchoolJuly 2006- June 2007
Taught Reading II, Reading III, Creative Writing I, and Creative Writing II
Designed and implemented the entire creative writing curriculum
Acted as advisor to the creative writing club (East Bay Scribes)
Applied multiple intelligences instruction
Active in adoption of Professional Learning Communities
Concord Academy - AntrimJan. 2005- June 2006
Taught 9th-12th grade English and Honor's English (also Math, Social Studies, and Theatre)
Designed and implemented the entire English curriculum for grades 9-12
English Department Head
Grantwriting Committee Chair
Instrumental in developing the school's behavior plan
Crafted specialized curriculum for I.E.P.'s
Applied multiple intelligences instruction
Integrated fine arts curriculum and cross-curricular theme units
Founded the Concord Academy Literature Magazine
Taylor Public SchoolsSept. 2002- Dec. 2004
District Guest Teacher
Taught all subjects and areas in middle and high schools.
Taught extended periods of time for teachers on leave/sabbatical (Mostly in Math)
Responsible for duties of absent teachers.
Seminars Taught:
“Hearing Voices: Finding the Author's Voice” - Univ. of South FloridaOct. 2009
“Living as a Writer” - Seton Hill University Jan. 2005
Courses Designed:
Advanced Placement - Literature
Creative Writing I & II
Horror Literature & Film
Werewolves in Literature and Film
Professional Development:
Conferences/Conventions Attended:
World Horror Convention Salt Lake City, UTMarch 2012
Numerous Inservices at Hillsborough Public SchoolsTampa, FL2007-2011
Necronomicon (as panelist & moderator)Tampa, FLOct. 2007
World Horror Convention Toronto, Ont.March 2007
World Horror Convention San Francisco, CAMay 2006
The Michigan Council of Teachers of English - Fall Conference Lansing, MIOct. 2005
Michigan Assoc. of Public Schools Academies Annual ConferenceDetroit, MIOct. 2005
The Michigan Council of Teachers of English - Spring Conference Lansing, MIApril 2005
ConClave 29 - Science Fiction Genre ConventionLansing, MIOct. 2004
The Michigan Council of Teachers of English - Fall Conference Lansing, MI Sept. 2000
Technology and Language Skills:
Computer Technician for Concord Academy-Antrim
Familiar with Unix, Macintosh, and PC (Microsoft) systems
Electrical systems and Computer component knowledge
HTML programming experience
Competent in Spanish, able to translate Olde English (Anglo-Saxon)
AWARDS & HONORS
Scholar's Award and Scholarship - Seton Hill University2003-2005 & 2011-present
Taylor Federation of Teachers Scholarship 2004
Dean's List - Northwestern Michigan College1997
Numerous fiction and nonfiction publications1996-present
ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS
Professional
Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association2006-2011
National Council of Teachers of English (& local/state chapters)2005-present
Horror Writers Association (Trustee ‘06-’09, Michigan Chapter Organizer-‘05-‘06)2003-present
Florida Horror Writers (founder)2006-present
Recreational
Glendale Raptors Rugby Team2011-present
Tampa Krewe Rugby Team (Executive Board Member)2006-2011
Traverse City Blues Rugby Football Club 1997 & 2005-2006
Michigan Rugby Football Club (President)1996-2004