Benjamin “Ben” Alexander

707-791-0036 | benma@sonic.net

PROFILE
- Spanish bilingual/Bilingüe en español
- Proficient with power and hand tools
- Enjoy learning new skills and techniques
- Hard working, punctual and self-motivated
- Computer skills including Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Mac and Windows

EXPERIENCE
Youth Leader and Teacher’s Assistant (September 2016-present)
Employer: Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Taught multiple classes of religious school in grades K-6 with a focus on reading and writing
Hebrew, studying the Torah, and discussing Jewish ethics.
Yard Work Business (Summer 2017)
Employer: Self
Started own yard working business. Mowed lawns, removed and trimmed bushes, removed
weeds and pruned trees as requested by clients.
Crew Member, Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps (Summer 2018)
Employer: The Center for Social and Environmental Stewardship, 9619 Old Redwood
Hwy, Windsor CA 95492
Performed manual labor for wildlife preserves and city parks. Performed work including removal
of invasive species, fire fuel management, vegetation management and community garden
maintenance. The program also included educational seminars on environmental issues and
strategies and trainings on tool safety/tool maintenance.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Volunteered at Congregation Beth Ami religious school as a teacher's assistant for one year
- Volunteered at the Redwood Empire Food Bank
- Volunteers for Foster Parent Association at annual foster parent appreciation picnic

EDUCATION
Windsor High School Windsor, CA - 2019-20
Attended the science, technology engineering and math (STEM) core at Windsor High
QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Gatekeeper Certification - 2017
Learned to recognize warning signs of suicide, offer hope and get help to save a life
Technology High School Rohnert Park, CA - 2016-2019
Project based charter school with a focus on science, technology, engineering and math.
Rancho Cotate High School Rohnert Park, CA - 2017-2018
Attends Career Technical Education (CTE) woodshop
Sonoma Country Day School - Santa Rosa, CA - 2011-2016
Attended private school from 4th - 8th grade. Learned clarinet, piano, and xylophone.
Cali Calmécac Language Academy - Windsor, CA - 2007-2011
Attended Spanish bilingual program from Kindergarten through 3rd grade
Religious School at Congregation Beth Ami - Santa Rosa, CA - 2007-2016
Attained education in Judaic history and Hebrew language, graduated in 2016