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B E N J . M I L L E R 257 West County Road 201 Fremont, OH 43420 567-342-4423 benmiller09@yahoo.com

This Curriculum Vitae is Current and Accurate as of 10-27-15

Education

Master of Arts in Philosophy 2011University College Dublin Dublin, Ireland

Advisor: Gerard Casey, PhD Thesis: “The Revolution in Education” Research Study: Created a criterion for education based upon values established by John Dewey and argued for the elimination of ready-made education, and the immediate implementation of student-centered, personalized education where all institutions recognize the intrinsic value of edification: education is about students

Bachelor of Arts as a Double Major in Philosophy and Sociology 2007Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Bowling Green, Ohio

Graduated Cum Laude: 44th of 630 students, top 7% of class, a GPA of 3.743, and Dean’s List Honors every year Award: The Tom Tuttle Book Award: open to One Outstanding Philosophy Student, elected by Philosophy Faculty

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Faculty Member January 2012-present

Owens State Community College (OSCC) August 2012-present Toledo, Ohio Terra State Community College (TSCC) August 2012-June 2015 Fremont, Ohio →Endorsement at Sentinel Career and Technology Center (SCTC) January 2013- June 2015 Tiffin, Ohio

Tiffin University (TU) January 2012-August 2014 Tiffin, Ohio

Created, Designed, and Endorsed all passionately innovative course syllabi, texts, assignments, and lectures Inspiring Individualized, Personalized Education and such Application to Everyday Life, above all else

Repeatedly Taught 100-200 Level Courses of Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking/ Logic, Ethics, Medical Ethics, Comparative Cultures, and Study Skills, while long-term subbing for English Composition II, Humanities, and Business Communications courses, all in a Full-Time Capacity, to seated groups of 7 to 42 students, between the ages of 17 to 71, including students from Post-Secondary Enrollment Options and high school level to college seniors

Outstanding Multitasking Experience handling a course-load of up to 7 courses at four different institutions, and 217 actively enrolled students, simultaneously

Wholeheartedly Promoted and Increased student interest in course material through online LMS endorsement of all course assets, Passionate appeal to Multiple Learning Techniques including the stimulation of all 5 senses simultaneously, and a personalized approach to learning: taking new knowledge and instruction into everyday life

Methodically, and with unprecedented dedication, offered passionate and thorough instructional and comedic comments and feedback on every essay, grading each student on a personal, individual basis rather than in comparison to a comprehensive group or pedestal, All for the purpose of adhering to the intrinsic values of edification meant to uphold the ideal of student-oriented personalized education

Due to Established Personal Trust, Active Listening, and Empathy, was often sought for Counsel by students who were going through a difficult time, whether it was financial- or familial-related, relationship advice, or seeking thoughts on a personal lifestyle choice, goal, motivation, or intention, the reason they sought help was always personal

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Legend of unique, creative costumes, and a Genuine personal connection with students to help foster student personal success and achievement, and overall offer the best, personal, educational experience students deserve, always

Note: I voluntarily chose to leave Tiffin University, and later Terra State Community College because I refused to surrender to the faulty ideal that students and employees are merely expendable to the grade of corporate-based financial greed

Substitute Teacher 2008-10

Multiple Schools and Districts throughout Northern Ohio

Taught a variety of courses such as History, Science, Math, English, Literature, Health, Life Skills, and Critical Thinking to students between grades 1 through 12, in classrooms of between 20-40 students

Swiftly earned a reputation of having a natural aptitude for teaching, intelligent approach to instruction, fervency as a figurehead, and an ability to create student-based educational enthusiasm, and as a result—by request—repeatedly taught for many instructors because of an immediate, lasting connection with the students

Excelled teaching students of all cultural, financial, and learning capability backgrounds, including special needs students with A.D.H.D., A.D.D., dyslexia, slow learning capability, as well as students of juvenile delinquency

Teaching Assistant Experience

Taught Sociology 301: Social Psychology at BGSU as an undergraduate student with Dr. J. Scott Lewis in Spring 2005

o Helped design the course syllabus and overall course structure, and with the guidance of Dr. Lewis developed multiple lesson plans and class lectures each incorporating a Hands-On approach to learning

o Autonomously created, designed, and presented multiple innovative lectures on topics such as How Attitudes and Motivations Help Shape Intentions and Chosen Behavior, as well as on the Legitimacy of Power, Reality or Façade, in particular examining romantic relationships

Taught Sociology 201: Fundamentals of Sociology at TSCC as a high school senior with Professor Eileen Goodman in Spring 2003

o During a three-week job shadowing program, under the guidance of Professor Goodman, learned about the experience of college-level instruction: understanding the college atmosphere, developing a unique teaching style, day-to-day multiple course preparation, advanced lecture preparation, and dedication to student-centered education

o Autonomously created, designed, and presented multiple innovative lectures on topics such as Cultural Relativism, Immigration, and Prejudice, as well as on the Value of Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem Determining the Stability of Current Friendships and Establishing Future Relationships

Guest Lectures

Guest Lectured for 1st Annual Professional Development Day at SCTC to three groups of 17 students on College-Preparatory Study Skills on May 01, 2015

Guest Lectured at St. Joseph Central Catholic High School to two groups of 22 students on the topics of Death, Dying, and the Experience after Death on December 14, 2007

Conference Presentations

Presented at the European Food and Culture Lecture Series at TU on personal, first-hand experience with Irish Culture and Cuisine on March 21, 2012

Presented at the XXIInd International Conference of Philosophy, in Ancient Olympia, Greece on Topics from Master’s Thesis: The Revolution in Education on July 22-7, 2011

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Presented at the Carolina Undergraduate Social Science Symposium Conference, in Clinton, South Carolina on Topics from a personal project: Berger, Luckmann and the Problem with Social Constructionism on April 20-1, 2006

Academic Service and Leadership

Committee Member, Comprehensive Internationalization Committee (CIC) at Terra State Community College, Fall 2013-present

Certified Online Instructor at Terra State Community College as of August, 2013

Volunteer, regular attendant and participant in Faculty Meetings, Workshops, and Development Training Sessions on topics such as The 21st Century Classroom, LMS Workshops, Verbal Mediation, Syllabus Design (LOs and TAGs), et al

Personally Requested Volunteer for “Pie a Prof” Student Fundraiser at Tiffin University on 03-27-13

BGeXperience Leadership Camp—Volunteer Leader and Active Member through its trial year, 2003-04. It has since gained BGSU elite recognition for transitioning incoming freshmen to college fellowship

Chair and Leadership Positions for Academic Clubs

President, Golden Key International Honor Society, BGSU Chapter, 2006-07

Community Service Chairperson for FadWatch student organization at BGSU through its founding year, 2005-06

Co-Hosted the 2nd Annual FadWatch Fashion Show at BGSU with Shawnique Matterson, on March 01, 2007, and Modeled in the 1st Annual FadWatch Fashion Show on February 22, 2006

Other Related Career Experience: Supervisory Roles

Associate Manager 2005-07S&K Menswear Toledo, Ohio

Promoted from Sales Representative to Associate Manager after just one month of employment, gaining the responsibility of supervising more than 10 people

Praised for natural ability to connect with others and gain lucid understanding of their needs, while working towards a successful business transaction through the exchange of confident relations

Built a stronger enterprise via the promotion of higher standards and a continuous increase in customer satisfaction

Managed financial assets, consistent reporting of daily inventory and sales revenue with regional management, continually increased profits, and upheld all other store-related responsibilities, all while enrolled full-time at Bowling Green State University

Kitchen Manager and Head Cook 2000-3

818 Club Restaurant Fremont, Ohio

Started in entry-level position making salads and washing dishes, and through unprecedented dedication and work ethic rapidly developed increases in responsibility and leadership earning the position of Kitchen Manager and Head Cook within the first 5 months of employment

Excelled supervising, managing, and simultaneously working side-by-side with a kitchen staff and team of up to 16 employees per shift, in an extremely challenging environment with adverse deadlines demanding immediate results

Designed the employee work schedule, including the hiring, firing, and developmental training of all kitchen staff

Learned the financial and administrative responsibility of managing a restaurant and small business

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Personally handled all calamities, incidents between fellow employees, and customer service errors, with elite resolution

Creative Work

Presented as a Humorist/Comedian at various local venues under the stage name Ben German 2012-present

Created and Founded Own Business: Excessively Happy Guy, LLC on 11-11-11 which specializes in creating unique first impressions and permanent connections: (upcoming website) http://www.excessivelyhappyguy.com

Created an in-studio improvisational recording using 5 personally chosen songs for a half-hour guest show as a Friday, Mid-Day D.J., which was aired by WLKR-FM - 95.3 on 07-09-2010

Cast and Acted in an independent film titled Hell’s Lake, as the part of Dr. Malone, in the summer of 2009

Student in a six week writing course called “Writing with Your Heart” under multi-published romance author Barbara Jeanne Fisher, March 03-April 07, 2008

Contemporary Projects

Editing a book for a past instructor, and long-time mentor, Dr. J. Scott Lewis, on the problem of sociologically defining racial categorizations. The book is being considered for future academic, professional publication

Currently Reading: Chariots of the Gods?: Unsolved Mysteries of the Past by Erich von Däniken, The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury, and Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz (audiobook)

Recently Finished Reading: Dr. Sleep by Stephen King (audiobook), Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, again, Dante’s Divine Comedy: Hell, Purgatory, Paradise by Dante Alighieri, The Giver by Lois Lowry, again, and Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Currently Watching: The Pyramid Code, The Universe season 5, Saturday Night Live season 2, and Alf season 1

Recently Finished Watching: Supernatural season 5, Mork and Mindy season 3, Life with David Attenborough narration, Californication, That 70’s Show, again, and Serial Experiments: Lain

Selected Personal References: In the Words of Students

“I applaud you for your passion, truthfulness, and desire to help young people, similar to myself, succeed. Thank you for engaging yourself entirely in your work, it is very much appreciated.” Megan Somodi, SCTC

“Throughout my journey with college, you have been one of the most compassionate, comedic, stimulating, and truly inspirational professors I have met. Thank you for all that you have given to me.” Ashley Erard, OSCC

“I would like to thank you Mr. Miller for all you have taught me. You are an inspiration to the teaching profession. It seems to me that you can be a positive influence in many peoples’ lives.” Jacob Roman, OSCC

“I just want to say thank you for putting your heart into what you teach. I gained more from your class than I would have ever imagined. You are truly an inspiring person! Thank you for the awesome semester!” Mcrea Nofziger, OSCC

“I want to thank you, Professor Miller. You have made a difference in my life. And I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart. Count yourself as one that will not soon be forgotten.” Peggy Halbisen, TSCC

“I got more out of this class than any other class I've taken!! Your comments are fun, thought-provoking, and very insightful. Thank you for taking the time to invest yourself in reading our essays and giving us something to really think about. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed your class, thanks for making it so inspiring and fun!!!” Sandi Schneider, TSCC

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“I truly admire your passion, it is like you have a secret pledge you have made to the gods of Philosophy to challenge students to be greater and think.” Nathaniel Austin, TU

“I really appreciated your responses on the essays and how you read and thought about everything I wrote. No teacher I’ve ever had has taken the time to do what you did. What you wrote was inspiring and I am thankful to have you as a teacher. I intend to keep these essays as motivational papers to occasionally look back on.” Josh Lawson, TU

“I wanted you to know that I have learned a lot from your class. I have learned to be more open with my thoughts I realized that almost everything that we discussed in class fit into my life somehow. I always looked at life as black and white, right or wrong, from your teachings, I have realized, it does not have to be that way. Thank you.” Denise Scott, SCTC

“Since taking this class, I have begun to open up a little bit more to those that are really close to me. I have brought home several of the topics that we have discussed in class and challenged them to introspect as well. I think that Philosophy is an amazing science and I wish that this class did not have to end.” Rick Hutchinson, OSCC

“You are the Patch Adams of education.”—meaning that as unique, inspirational, motivational, funny, fun, characteristic, altruistically sacrificial, as well as innovative and integrative as Dr. Patch Adams is to the field of Medicine and Healthcare, I am to the field of education, especially in teaching philosophy. Charlie Wooten, TSCC

Note: More Student Feedback from Owens State Community College is available at http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1790224 As of yet, neither Tiffin University nor Terra State Community College offer a school profile which is publicly available for students to rate their course experience

*Additional Professional References are Available upon Request