Gerald Matthews
Planning And Development Specialist
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented professional bringing over 7 years of work experience in different settings, dedicated to planning and development. Diplomatic in applying interpersonal and communication skills to build support networks between coworkers and organizations alike. Well-organized, conscientious and focused on boosting success with analytical approaches to planning and day-to-day problem solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Westport Public Schools
Westport, CT
01.2022 - Current
- Substitute for WPS teachers and PPTs, maintained effective classroom management strategies, kept attendance records, and behavior supervision with detailed notes
- Also implemented lesson plans on behalf of absent teachers when necessary
- Currently instructing health education grades 6-8 from March 1st to April 6th.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades 6-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Campus Monitor/Building Substitute Teacher
Darien Public Schools
Darien, CT
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Substitute for teachers and PPTs, classroom management, attendance, and behavior monitoring
- Also implemented lesson plans on behalf of absent teachers when necessary
- Another key responsibility was ensuring students and staff alike adhered to state and federal COVID regulations.
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Supervised other campus security personnel and provided procedural and situational guidance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
District Substitute
Weston Public Schools
Weston, Connecticut
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Substitute for WPS teachers and PPTs, classroom management, attendance, and behavior supervision
- Also implemented lesson plans on behalf of absent teachers when necessary.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Pete's Trees LLC
Ridgefield, CT
02.2020 - 10.2021
- All duties related to tree-felling and trimming
- Including but not limited to: belaying for climbers, Truck transportation, sectioning fallen trees, hauling brush and wood for disposal, and operation of heavy machinery/tools such as woodchippers and chainsaws.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
District Substitute Teacher
Danbury Public Schools
Danbury, CT
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Substitute for DPS teachers and PPTs, classroom management, attendance, and tracking behavior
- Also delivered lesson plans on behalf of absent teachers when necessary.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Busser/Runner
Bernard's And Sarah's Wine Bar
Ridgefield, CT
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Room setup and breakdown, shift preparation, event preparation, resetting for service, food handling, beverage services, worked busy weekends, providing a positive atmosphere, and collaborated with both catering and kitchen staff members to ensure smooth operations
- Served more than thirty orders a night.
- Directly interacted with customers at each location to build loyalty.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Monitored supplies of key inventory items.
- Maintained accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 08.2013 - 05.2017
Masters of Secondary Education - Education
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT 08.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Microsoft Powerpoint
Certification
Certified Secondary Social Studies Education, CT Department of Education - October 2019-October 2022
Timeline
Building/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Westport Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Campus Monitor/Building Substitute Teacher
Darien Public Schools
11.2020 - 01.2022
District Substitute
Weston Public Schools
10.2020 - 01.2022
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Pete's Trees LLC
02.2020 - 10.2021
District Substitute Teacher
Danbury Public Schools
11.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Secondary Social Studies Education, CT Department of Education - October 2019-October 2022
10-2019
Masters of Secondary Education - Education
Sacred Heart University
08.2017 - 05.2019
Busser/Runner
Bernard's And Sarah's Wine Bar
05.2015 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - History
University of Rhode Island
08.2013 - 05.2017
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