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Benjamin Matthews

Alexandria

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Alexandria City High School and in the business world at Alexandria Travel Sports, LLC, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded innovative curriculum development and enhanced student achievement through data-driven instruction. Adept at event coordination and problem-solving, fostering collaboration among diverse teams to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STEM Academy Lead

Alexandria City High School
Alexandria
08.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with academy and departmental leadership to align initiatives with academy goals.
  • Facilitated data-driven instruction, resulting in improved student achievement.
  • Developed and implemented project-based learning opportunities that extended beyond classroom settings.
  • Supported teachers in executing learning experiences outside traditional classroom environments.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to enhance project-based learning initiatives.
  • Coordinated professional development aligned with academy needs alongside school leadership.

Game Manager

Alexandria City High School
Alexandria
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with the setup, operation, and cleanup of all game day activities.
  • Organized and managed staff of game day personnel.
  • Provided technical support when needed during gameplay or setup process.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a gaming event.
  • Implemented game operations policies and procedures.
  • Addressed any fan inquiries.

President

Alexandria Travel Sports, LLC | Alexandria Reds
Alexandria
02.2016 - Current
  • Established youth sports organization engaging over 250 athletes currently enrolled.
  • Created specialized curriculum focusing on athletic development.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
  • Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities, such as Alexandria City Parks and Recreation, Alexandria Little League, and Northern Virginia Travel Baseball League.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
  • Secured contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners including Wilson, BSN, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, Atec, Evoshield, and Oakley products.
  • Established fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services.
  • Managed personnel issues, including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination of coaches.
  • Created a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community.
  • Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
  • Launched The Dugout ALX, an expansive indoor training facility spanning 10,000 square feet.
    Supervised all aspects of design planning and construction processes.
    Facilitated financing strategies to ensure project viability.

STEM Academy Teacher/Coordinator

Alexandria City High School
Alexandria
08.2015 - 06.2024
  • Designed project-based biology curriculum incorporating 21st-century skills for effective learning.
  • Facilitated communication between school administration and faculty to address concerns efficiently.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and implement necessary interventions.
  • Supplied classrooms with essential resources including books, supplies, and equipment.
  • Participated in recruiting new faculty by attending job fairs and conducting interviews.
  • Developed rubrics for evaluating student progress towards learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with teachers on lesson plans aligning with district goals.
  • Organized field trips for students to gain practical course-related experiences.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Sports Management

New York University
New York, NY
02-2025

Master's in Education - Learning Disabilities K-12

Marymount University
Arlington, VA
05-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Wittenberg University
Springfield
05-2001

Some College (No Degree) - Science Education Research, Ph. D.

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data analysis
  • Curriculum development
  • Event coordination
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Community engagement
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Hold a VA teaching license for Special Education K-12, Biology, Earth Science, and Engineering
  • Nationally Board Certified Teacher 2019-Current

Accomplishments

  • Dennis Callahan "Goodsports Award." City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation. In recognition of dedication and contributions to youth athletes.
  • Anne R. Lipnick Inclusion for All Award, ACPS 2015
  • Innovation Award, TC Williams High School 2015
  • Leadership Academy, Council for Learning Disabilities 2013
  • Dream Fund Recipient, ACPS 2013

Affiliations

  • Youth Sports Coach: Tee Ball, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball (2012-2025)
  • High School Coach: Assistant Women's Baseball (Turpin HS, Cincinnati, OH), Assistant Men's Baseball (Oakton HS, Vienna, VA), Assistant Men's Basketball (West Springfield HS, Springfield, VA), Women's Soccer Coach (West Springfield HS, Springfield, VA)
  • College Coach: Volunteer Assistant, University of Cincinnati Clermont College Women's Basketball
  • Club Baseball Coach: Alexandria Reds, Wow Factor National, Alexandria Dukes
  • AAU Basketball Coach: Alexandria Bulls

Professional Organizations

  • American Baseball Coaches Association
  • National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
  • Virginia Baseball Coaches Association
  • Alexandria Little League Board of Directors: Vice President, League Commissioner, Tournament Director.
  • Alexandria Sportsman's Club

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

STEM Academy Lead

Alexandria City High School
08.2024 - Current

Game Manager

Alexandria City High School
09.2022 - Current

President

Alexandria Travel Sports, LLC | Alexandria Reds
02.2016 - Current

STEM Academy Teacher/Coordinator

Alexandria City High School
08.2015 - 06.2024

Certificate of Completion - Sports Management

New York University

Master's in Education - Learning Disabilities K-12

Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Wittenberg University

Some College (No Degree) - Science Education Research, Ph. D.

George Mason University

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