Adam Matthews
Tekoa,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable professional specializing in team leadership and strategic planning. Desiring to contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of Tekoa. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
Years of direct supervision experience
4
4
Years of finance experience
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Coeur d'Alene Tribal School
De Smet, ID
06.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adapting instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Analyzed trends in student performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Planned and coordinated fundraising events.
Gifted & Talented Teacher
Coeur d'Alene Tribal School
De Smet, ID
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experiences for over 15 students.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop a strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students, and parents.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current with educational trends and best practices in gifted education.
- Reviewed revised, and updated the Gifted and Talented curriculum annually according to state standards, ensuring continued alignment with best practices in the field.
- Assisted in the SPED program to give 1-1 aid to students on an academic IEP.
Life Skills Program Manager
Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
Spokane Valley, WA
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided day-to-day operations of the Healing Lodge Campus concerning adolescent care.
- Ensured all assigned Skills Coach and Skills Coach Shift Supervisors were operating in a manner that was consistent with the Healing Lodge Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Ensured that Skills Coach and Skills Coach Service Unit Supervisors' work schedules were completed daily, weekly, and monthly.
- Investigated personnel concerns as received and ensured reporting/communication between appropriate parties (PSSD Director, SUS' and/or Human Resources) occurred and provided timely follow-up with employees.
- Provide crisis management for the department.
- Managed all personnel matters for Skills coaches and Service Unit Supervisors.
- Ensured that Healing Lodge policy and procedures were adhered to by all staff members, keeping in mind that the safety of the adolescents and staff was of the utmost importance
- Identified training and development needs of the SUS’ and Skills Coaches.
- Learned Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and implemented across the department.
- Investigated adolescent grievances with a thorough investigation and recommendations for outcome.
- Managed conflict resolutions between adolescents.
Direct Support Professional
Utah State Developmental Center
American Fork, UT
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
Lead Direct Support
Utah State Developmental Center, American Fork
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Professional communication between various departments, families, and guardians.
- Ensured data collection from DSP was collected, correlated, & analyzed monthly.
- Ensured that ADL needs were being met for the residents assigned to my caseload.
- Implemented training & identify areas of strengths & weaknesses for team.
- Ensured health & safety of clients & staff.
- Member of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best care of clients was met.
Direct Support Professional
Utah State Developmental Center
American Fork, UT
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Humanities & Social Sciences
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTAssociate of Science - Constitutional Studies
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTHigh School Diploma -
American Falls High School
American Falls, ID05.2012
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Conflict Resolution
- Administration and Reporting
- Training and Development
- Program Reviews
- Program Development and Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Performance Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
- Microsoft Excel
- Data collection & research
- Financial and operational reporting
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Coeur d'Alene Tribal School
06.2025 - Current
Gifted & Talented Teacher
Coeur d'Alene Tribal School
08.2023 - 06.2025
Life Skills Program Manager
Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
04.2022 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Utah State Developmental Center
03.2020 - 03.2022
Lead Direct Support
Utah State Developmental Center, American Fork
07.2015 - 03.2020
Direct Support Professional
Utah State Developmental Center
07.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Humanities & Social Sciences
Utah Valley University
Associate of Science - Constitutional Studies
Utah Valley University
High School Diploma -
American Falls High School