Hello! My name is Ben, and I am currently a graduate student at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education (HGSE) pursuing a Master’s degree in teaching high school math (my ultimate career goal!). I graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. During my time in college, I worked for six semesters as a Course Assistant and Teaching Fellow for Harvard’s Mathematics and Statistics Departments. I believe that this is evidence of how important education is to me!
Outside of school, I am interested in music, having played piano, trumpet, and several other instruments growing up. Also, being from northern Wisconsin, I am a major fan of spending time in nature, especially during the winter months. I enjoy running and swimming, as well as traveling with family and friends. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your academic goals!
College:
Education: Harvard University
Undergrad Major: B.A. Mathematics
Other Degrees/Minors: Secondary/Minor in Music; Currently pursuing Masters in Education from Harvard University (HGSE)
High School:
Class Rank: Top 10% of Class (only decile rankings)
Awards & Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Merit Finalist, Varsity Boys' Swim Team's Most Valuable Swimmer (11th and 12th grade), Wisconsin State Music Association State Performer (9th - 12th grade) and always earned highest possible score, Eagle Scout, numerous high school gold honors awards (local awards - in Music, Math, English, and Spanish)
Interests & Activities: Student Council (Student Body Vice President), National Honor Society (Vice President), Varsity Boys' Swim Team (Captain), Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Scouts BSA (Senior Patrol Leader), Piano, Quiz Bowl, Math Team, Strikepoint Professional Handbell Ensemble
ACT Scores: 35 Composite (36 Math, 36 Science, 36 English, 32 Reading)
AP Exams: 5 Calculus AB, 5 Calculus BC, 5 Statistics, 5 World History, 5 US History, 5 US Government, 5 Physics 1, 5 Physics 2, 5 Music Theory
SAT Subject Tests: 800 Math Level 1, 800 Math Level 2
Other:
Other Awards: Magna Cum Laude, High Honors on Senior Thesis, John Harvard Scholar
Other Interests & Activities: At Harvard, I was involved in: Mozart Society Orchestra (President), Harvard Model United Nations (Committee Moderator and Assistant Director), Club Swim Team
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