Benjamin Baer
Coal City,IL
Summary
Dynamic member of Union governance who can coordinate members towards action and can work independently towards advancing public education. Skilled communicator and relentless advocate towards advancing the cause of social justice unionism.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
NEA Director
IEA-NEA
08.2024 - Current
- Lobbied members of Congress on numerous education issues including a successful repeal of WEP-GPO
- Organized IEA members around the issue of Tier 2 pension reform and a number of townhall events in conjunction with the We Are One Campaign..
- Mobilized IEA members to participate with other organizations to become active in other state campaigns in the 2024 elections.
- Facilitated educational leaders from across NEA as a co-facilitator of NEA Thinktank on Artificial Intelligence.
- Recognized in 2024 by IEA as both the Friend of Aspiring Educators and The Friend of Early Career.
- Coordinated efforts with IEA Early Career members to bolster their representation at the IEA Representative assembly.
- Advocated relentlessly on issues which will improve the pipeline of aspiring educators and early career members such as the effort to pay student teachers in Illinois.
IEA Board of Directors
IEA
07.2019 - Current
- Lifted the need of our members in a variety of spaces including on our IEA Organizing committee, Budget committee, The Committee to Advance and Promote Public schools, and the IEA Executive committee.
- Publicized the concerns of members during the Covid-19 Pandemic including an interview for the Chicago Tribune.
- Coordinated with GPAs as a member of IPACE and canvassed and collected signatures for many political campaigns around Illinois, including a successful Supreme Court Campaign.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
History Teacher
Coal City Schools
08.2004 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans and curriculum including for Advanced Placement US History. Teaching a true and honest history of our nation.
- Facilitated professional development on a number of issues including several on the utilization of technology in the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers, as well as six student teachers.
- Piloted many new programs which continue to thrive including a highly successful competitive speech team, a recognized theater program, and our Educators Rising program.
- Served our local in many capacities including currently serving as Co-President.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
De Paul University
Chicago, IL07.2001
Skills
- Problem-solver
- Skilled communicator and storyteller
- Respected Union leader
- Relentless advocate
- Exceptional instructor
Timeline
NEA Director
IEA-NEA
08.2024 - Current
IEA Board of Directors
IEA
07.2019 - Current
History Teacher
Coal City Schools
08.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Education Administration
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
De Paul University
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