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Benjamin Fairbank

History graduate from Skidmore College. Currently working as an English Teacher at The New York School.

Headline: Startup Member
Interested in: Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Recruiting for my startup
Schools: Skidmore College

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: The New York School, Rome, Italy
Position: English Teacher
Time period: February 2009 - Present
Description: Trained, drilled, and tested Italian students the English language with the Callan Method. Used quick drilling and practice to match students up to Cambridge speaking levels

Employer: Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY
Position: Lifeguard
Time period: June 2007 - August 2007
Description: Practiced emergency action plan for park pool and surrounding area, helped patrons, and maintained premises.

Employer: Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet, MA
Position: Visitor Use Assistant
Time period: June 2006 - August 2006
Description: Operated in fee collections, facilitated park procedure in law enforcement and land management, and tended to park visitors. Federal employment level: GS-05.

Employer: Woodcock Nature Center, Wilton, CT
Position: Camp Counselor
Time period: June 2005 - August 2005
Description: Organized weekly day-camp nature programs for children, ages 4-12, prepared for and cleaned after activities, and helped in operations of animal care and nature preservation.

EDUCATION

University: Skidmore College
Time period: 2008
Degree: History, BA

INFORMATION

Hobbies: • Travel experience: India, Nepal, Jordan, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
• Sports and Recreation: Backpacking, Trekking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Country Running.
Clubs: • Vice-President of Backpacking, Skidmore Outing Club.
Led regular hiking trips in the Adirondack Mountains, planned social events, and managed inventory and upkeep of backpacking equipment such as backpacks, sleeping bags, and cooking wear. (September 2007 – present).
• Outing Club Residence Representative, Skidmore Outing Club.
Served as in-residence organizer of social events and co-manager of outing club inventory (September 2005 – May 2006).