Ben H. Nguyen

Advanced Manufacturing Teacher @Clark County School District

Las Vegas, NV, US

I love what I do. I am committed to the profession of teaching and elevating the quality and effectiveness of public education (non-charter, non-private). I work closely with many educators across Las Vegas, the State of Nevada, and around the world in teaching and creating opportunities in STE(A)M, robotics, technical/pre-apprenticeship/Career and Technical Education (CTE), computer programming, and more. More about my views on education: my responsibilities as a committed educator include(ed):* Grades teaching: 9 - 12 at Sunrise Mountain High School (Las Vegas)* Past teaching responsibilities: physics (regular, honors, and AP Physics I), CTE Manufacturing Technology, STEM Robotics * Current teaching responsibilities: CTE Advanced Manufacturing Technology and CTE Automation Technology* Lead coach/advisor for the SMHS Robotics Team (competitive robotics team in VEX IQ, VEX EDR, FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC), Skybot Challenge, Cyber Patriot, etc.)* Assistant coaching for the SMHS Wrestling Team (past)* Tutoring/Workshops for college prep/college application prep for students* Working with wrap-around programs/college & career centers to benefit students and families* Coordinating with local stakeholders to create opportunities for engagement between businesses and learning institutions* and loving the work that I do each day!

Elsie Allen High School

H.S.D., University Center Scholar, 9-12

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Masters in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Concentration in Secondary Science Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology (major), Human Development and Education (minor)