Benjamin Giovanni Costa

2711 Jennings Rd, Kensington, MD 20895

Education Management

Oneschool Global North America Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
Educational Director
One World Learning Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
President and Chief Executive Officer
Grand Canyon University Nov 2013 - Oct 2017
Educational Administration Supervisor and Adjunct, College of Humanities and Social Services
The International Baccalaureate Jun 2012 - May 2017
Educational Consultant
Fusion Academy Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
Founding Head of School and Principal

Bowie State University 1998 - 2006
Masters, Leadership Merrimack College 1993
Masters, Master of Arts Merrimack College 1989 - 1993
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching, Psychology, English Language, Education, English Archbishop Carroll High School 1985 - 1989
Bowie State University
Doctor of Medicine, Doctorates

K 12
Classroom
Teacher Training
Curriculum Development
Educational Technology
Lesson Planning
Staff Development
Classroom Management
Educational Leadership
Secondary Education
Educational Consulting
Tutoring
Instructional Design
Behavior Management
E Learning
Blended Learning
Nonprofits
Facilitative Leadership
Leadership
Technology Integration
Training
Higher Education
Community Outreach
Literacy
Special Education
Differentiated Instruction
Instructional Technology
Volunteer Management
Technology Needs Analysis
Coaching
Teaching English As A Second Language
Courses
Teaching
Program Evaluation
Curriculum Design
Education Reform
Public Speaking
Professional Learning Communities
Science
Gifted Education
Program Development
Elementary Education
Adult Education
Leadership Development
Program Management
Management
Distance Learning
Esl
Nonprofit Organizations
Research

License 15-0872
License Pgp-0652953
License 1214738
License 3585872
Ib Academy: Professional Development (Site Visitor, Workshop Leader, and Consultant Training)
License 990630
New Jersey Department of Education, License 990630
Maryland State Department of Education, License 15-0872
Virginia, License Pgp-0652953
Florida, License 1214738
New York State Department of Ed, License 3585872
Ib Americas Academy
Principal Licensure
Msde Admin 1 and 2; English 7-12
Virginia Postgraduate Professional License: Administration and Supervision Prek-12 and English, Certification
Florida Educator’s Certificate: Educational Leadership
Nysde Conditional Initial School Building Leader
New Jersey Principal Licensure
Virginia Postgraduate Professional License: Administration and Supervision Prek-12 and English, Certification
Florida Educator????????S Certificate: Educational Leadership
Ib Academy: Professional Development (Site Visitor, Workshop Leader, and Consultant Training)
Discflex Coaching Certification

The International Baccalaureate Organization

Jul 2012 to 2000
Educational Consultant
Charter Schools Today Magazine

2011 to 2000
Partner
Grand Canyon University

Nov 2010 to 2000
Educational Administration Supervisor
Teaching Matters, Inc.
New York, NY
Apr 2014 to Aug 2014
Senior Project Manager
Achieve3000
New York, NY
Nov 2013 to May 2014
School Leadership Consultant
Francis C Hammond
Alexandria, VA
2012 to 2013
Principal
Westland IB Middle School
Bethesda, MD
2006 to 2012
Assistant Principal
Northwood High School

2005 to 2006
Dean of Students / Admin Intern
Instructional

1994 to 2005
Secondary English Teacher

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
1999 to 2005
MA in K-12 Schooll Administration and Supervision
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
Sep 1989 to Jun 1993
B.A. in English Literature

Hammond Middle School
Alexandria, VA
Jun 2012 to Jul 2013
Principal
MCPS, Westland MS
Bethesda, MD
Jul 2006 to Jun 2012
Assistant Principal
MCPS, Northwood HS
Wheaton, MD
Jul 2005 to Jun 2006
Dean of Students
MCPS
Silver Spring, MD
Jul 2002 to Jun 2005
Alternative Education Teacher, English
The Frost School
Aspen Hill, MD
Jul 1998 to Jun 2002
Teacher / student support specialist
The Ridge School
Rockville, MD
Jul 1997 to Jul 1998
Lead Teacher, English Department
MSDE: Alfred D Noyes Juvenile Detention Center
Rockville, MD
Jul 1996 to Jul 1997
English Teacher

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
2006
MA in Educational Administration and Supervision
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
1993
BA in English & Secondary Education

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Teaching Matters, Inc

Apr 2014 to 2000
Project Manager
Grand Canyon University

Nov 2013 to 2000
Adjunct Faculty - Site Supervisor
International Baccalaureate Organization

Jul 2012 to 2000
Educational Consultant
Hammond Middle School

Jun 2012 to Jul 2013
Principal
Westland International Baccalaureate Middle School, Montgomery County Public Schools
Bethesda, MD
2006 to 2012
Assistant Principal
Westland International Baccalaureate Middle School, Montgomery County Public Schools

2010 to 2010
Acting Principal
Northwood High School

2005 to 2006
Dean of Students / Alternative teacher
Phoenix School
Phoenix, AZ
2005 to 2005
Site Coordinator
Department of Alternative Programs

2003 to 2005
Alternative Teacher
English, The Frost School
Aspen Hill, MD
2001 to 2003
Lead Teacher
Frost School
Aspen Hill, MD
1999 to 2001
Student Support / Family Counselor
English, Potomac Ridge School
Rockville, MD
1998 to 1999
Lead Teacher
Alfred Noyes Juvenile Detention Center
Rockville, MD
1997 to 1998
English Teacher
Wheaton Woods ES & Tahoma Alternative High School

1995 to 1997
Substitute Teacher/Para-Educator
Yeshiva of Greater Washington
Wheaton, MD
1994 to 1995
English/P. E. Teacher

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
2006
M.A. in Administration & Supervision
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
1993
BA in English & Secondary Education

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