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Ben Melendez, M.Ed., M.B.A.

EDUCATION
2013 Masters in Education
Educational Administration and Leadership
University of Texas at El Paso

2005 Masters of Business Administration

Concentration in Marketing
University of Phoenix, Santa Teresa, NM

2003 Bachelor of Science in Business

Concentration in e-Business
University of Phoenix, Santa Teresa, NM

EMPLOYMENT

July 2020 – Present Assistant Principal

April 2017 – June 2020
Sept 2009 – April 2017
Dec 2007 – Sep 2009
April 2007 – Nov 2007
Aug 2002 – March 2007
Feb 1998 – July 2002
Austin Independent School District
Assistant Principal
Other Positions:
SCEI Coach
Socorro Independent School District
Active Learning Leader
Other Positions:
Campus Testing Coordinator
Dual Credit Teacher
Night School Instructor
Business Education Teacher
Baseball Coach
El Paso Independent School District
Auto Claims Adjuster
Allstate Insurance
Insurance Agent, Owner
Accurate Insurance
Claims Supervisor
Progressive Insurance
Front End Supervisor
The Home Depot

CERTIFICATES
Austin Independent School District PPfT, 2020
T-TESS Certificate, 2018
Generalist 4-8 Teaching Certificate, 2016
Principal Certificate, 2014
PDAS Professional Development and Appraisal System, 2013
ILD Instructional Leadership Development, 2012
Business Teaching Certificate, 2011
ATC Alternative Teaching Certificate, 2009
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I-Car Gold, 2008

Insurance Agent License, 2007
Automobile Claims Law, 2005
Automobile Adjusters License, 2002
Automated Logistics Specialist – Military, 1993

AWARDS AND HONORS

U.S. Department of Education, Blue Ribbon School Participant, 2014
Certificate of Distinction – Allstate, 2009
Army Service Ribbon – U.S. Army, 1993
Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge – U.S. Army, 1993
National Defense Service Medal – U.S. Army, 1993
Parachutist Badge – U.S. Army, 1993

CONFERENCES
14th Annual Regional Conference – Region XIX, El Paso, TX, August, 21, 2013
13th Annual Regional Conference – Region XIX, El Paso, TX, August, 22, 2012
12th Annual Regional Conference – Region XIX, El Paso, TX, August, 17, 2011
11th Annual Regional Conference – Region XIX, El Paso, TX, August, 18, 2010

WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
Reaching the Wounded Student Conference: Developing L.E.A.D.E.R.S. – Kissimmee, FL, July 26, 2018
Reaching the Wounded Student Conference: VIP Treatment is the Alternative Way – Kissimmee, FL, July 27,
2018
Digital Nurturing Academics Conference Presented: OneNote – Eastlake HS, Socorro ISD, July 24, 2019
Digital Nurturing Academics Conference Presented: OneNote – Eastlake HS, Socorro ISD, July 25, 2018
Digital Nurturing Academics Conference Presented: Class Dojo – Pebble Hills HS, Socorro ISD, July 26, 2017
Saturday Solutions Presented: How to Create a Weebly Webpage – University of Texas at El Paso, November
17, 2012
Educate Texas – Project Based Learning, Region XIII, El Paso, TX, October 1 & 2, 2012 & January 10 & 11, 2013
Educate Texas – Texas Early College High School, Dallas, TX, September 18 & 19, 2012
Official Launch of Adobe Creative Suite CS6 – Region XIX, May 15, 2012
Differentiated Instruction: Theory Into Practice – Region XIX, January 12, 2012
TEKS Cluster Training Business Management and Administration – Region XIX, March 24, 2010

CONFERENCE/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION

2018 June 24-27 Reaching the Wounded Student Conference
Kissimmee, FL
2018 Mar 5-7 National Alternative Education Association
Dallas, TX
2016 Oct 25-28 iNACOL International Association for K-12 Online Learning
San Antonio, TX
2014 Oct 22 Aspiring Administrator’s Academy
El Paso Independent School District, El Paso, TX
2009 Nov 14 Starting Out Smart – Workshop #3
El Paso Independent School District, El Paso, TX
2009 Nov 2 Professional Development Appraisal System Orientation
El Paso Independent School District, El Paso, TX
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TEACHING
9 – 12 College Readiness
EDUC 1300 (Dual Credit)
A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that
impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition,
and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic
strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own
strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the
learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners.
Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have
learned.

9 – 12 Business Education
Accounting
Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as
economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this
knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and
communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in
management decision making.

Banking and Financial Services

Students develop knowledge and skills in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and
ethical aspects of banking to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students
incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the operations, sales, and management of banking
institutions to gain a complete understanding of how banks function within society.

BIM Business Information Management/BCIS 1305 (Dual Credit)

Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace
and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students
apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word processing
documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using
appropriate software.

Keyboarding
Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance
reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business
environment. Students will need to apply Keyboarding for production of business documents.

Money Matters
Students will investigate global economics with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its impact on
consumers and businesses. Students apply critical-thinking skills to analyze financial options based on
current and projected economic factors. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to set long-term
financial goals based on those options. Students will determine methods of achieving long-term financial
goals 9 of 214 through investment, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and
estate planning.
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Virtual Business
Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial,
ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions. Students will be
able to identify steps needed to locate customers, set fees, and develop client contracts. Student will be able
to provide administrative, creative, and technical services using advanced technological modes of
communication and data delivery. The student builds a functional website that incorporates the essentials of
a virtual business.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES
SERVICE TO BASSETT MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL – EPISD
Super Saturday Academy Coach, 2015 – 2016

SERVICE TO COLLEGE CAREER TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY – EPISD

Business Teacher; Summer, Evening, 2015 – 2016
High Q Sponsor, 2016 – Current

SERVICE TO TRANSMOUNTAIN EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL – EPISD

Class of 2017 Sponsor, 2013 – 2015
Website Coordinator, 2012 – 2015
Administration Observation/Volunteer, 2012 – 2013
High Q UIL Sponsor, 2013 – 2015
Accounting UIL Sponsor, 2013 – 2015
Computer Applications UIL Sponsor, 2013 – 2015
Science Fair Judge, January, 2014

SERVICE TO PASO DEL NORTE PK-12 SCHOOL – SISD

Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer, March 3, 2017
Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer, October 21, 2016
Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer, November 6, 2015
Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer, January 13, 2014
Soccer Coach Volunteer, September – December 2016
Soccer Coach Volunteer, August – October 2014

SERVICE TO TOM LEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – EPISD

Science Fair Judge, December, 2012

SERVICE TO IRVIN HIGH SCHOOL – EPISD

Coach – Baseball, 2010 – 2011
100 Scholars – Tutoring Coordinator, 2010 – 2011
Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Committee, 2016
Campus Needs Assessment Committee, 2016

SERVICE TO MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL – SISD

Administration Observation/Volunteer, 2012 – 2013