ARLENE ANN MATTAI
Retiree
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly experienced, creative, proactive, and passionate student-centered educator looking to join the teaching team as a nurturing Kindergarten teacher. Looking to work with children from a diverse range of socioeconomic backgrounds, bringing adaptability and flexibility to my instructional approach to ensure teaching is best tailored to student development and achievement. Bringing five years of Kindergarten teaching experience, including a progressive work experience in both the private and public sectors in urban schools, two years in Correctional education, holding a Master’s Degree in Urban Studies, a Virginia State Board of Education issued educator License for General Education PreK-6, Special Education K-12, and 20+ years of experience tailoring curricula to meet the needs of students with a diverse range of needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MACHEN Elementary School – Hampton City Schools
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching Kindergarten Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, including daily implementation of Small-Group, and administered Fall PALS, PALS Mid-Year, PALD QUICK CHECKS, Fall VKRP ASSESSMENT
- Enriched students’ experiences by completing projects, experimenting with real life experiments, and other academic projects
- Attended weekly READING/MATH PLC department meetings, workshops and conferences to gain professional growth
Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching Kindergarten Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, including the implementation of DAILY 5 Small-Group, PALS QUICK CHECKS, MID-YEAR Fall and Spring, and VKRP ASSESSMENTS
- Enriched students’ experiences by going on Field Trips, completing projects, experimenting with real life experiments, and other academic projects
- Attended PTSA, department meetings, workshops and conferences to gain professional growth
Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching 4th graders Science /Social Studies and initiated hands-on reading and writing experiments
- Enriched students’ experiences by going on Field Trips, completing projects, experimenting with real life experiments, and other academic projects
- Attended PTSA, department meetings, workshops and conferences to gain professional growth
Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Compiled, collected, analyzes, prepared, disseminated, and interpreted school-level statistical data as it related to student achievement and school improvement matters
- Assumed the position of Location Controller Staff in PowerSchool Assessment & Analytics
- Served as a Data Team Liaison
- Served as a resource to teachers, principals, and administrators in the collection and analysis of data, as well as in the planning and development of school improvement plans
- Oversaw data collection and analysis needs at the school level
- Provided Data and information reports pertaining to student achievement trends to support school improvement decisions
- Provided school-level training on ALL data related resources
- Assisted the Office of Research and Evaluation and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction with school-level data analysis for the purpose of evaluation, assessment, and/or accountability
- Attended division-wide data analyst meetings, and in-service activities as scheduled by the Office of Research and Evaluation.
Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and wrote Lesson Plans for Pals Instruction (Grades K-3)
- Provided literacy practice and support for PALS identified students in grades 1 thru 3 in collaboration with Literacy Coach
New Directions Center – Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching Kindergarten thru 6th grade Social Studies
- Delivered a quality education to students in grades K-6 who experienced adjustment or behavior problems in the regular zone school environment
- Provided a high-quality alternative education that focused on Individualized instruction in the core area: Social Studies
Brighton Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2006 - 01.2013
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching 1st graders Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies
- Worked in an Inclusion Setting with Severe Learning Disabled students
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching 6th graders Language Arts
- Worked in an Inclusion Setting with Learning Disabled and Emotionally Mentally Retarded students
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching 5th graders Language Arts and Science
- Worked in an Inclusion Setting with Learning Disabled and Emotionally Mentally Retarded students
Ahoskie Elementary School, Hertford County Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching 4th grade, and initiated hands-on reading and writing experiments
- Worked in an inclusion setting with both Learning Disabled, Mentally Retarded, and Regular Education students
- Enriched students’ experiences by going on Field Trips, completing projects, experimenting with real life experiments, and other academic projects
- Attended PTSA, department meetings, workshops and conferences to gain professional growth
Ahoskie Elementary School, Hertford County Public Schools
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching 6th grade, and initiated hands-on reading and writing experiments
- Worked in a self-contained setting with Learning Disabled, Emotional Mentally Retarded, and Emotionally Disturbed students
- Taught Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Spelling/Vocabulary), Math, Social Studies, Science, Health, Social Skills
- Implemented IEPS, Behavior Intervention Plans, Field Trips, attended SSST, PTSA, department meetings, and held parent conferences to help achieve student growth
Cedar Mountain High School, Culpeper Juvenile Correctional Center, Commonwealth of Virginia
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Correctional Education
- Provided quality educational programs that enable incarcerated youths and adults to become responsible, productive, tax-paying members of the community
- Provided quality educational programs that met individual needs of inmate students, and standards defined under the Commonwealth’s statutes and program certification requirements.
Deep Creek High School, Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Developed Lesson Plans for teaching 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
- Worked in an inclusion and self-contained setting in a Resource classroom with Severe Learning Disabled, and Educable Mentally Retarded students
- Developed and Implemented IEPS, Behavior Intervention Plans, Parent Conferences, and other functions for academic success
- Implemented and taught Community Based Instruction (CBI)
Education
TESOL Certification - undefined
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
2021
M.S. Ed - Urban Studies Education
Nova Southeastern University
2009
B.A. - Psychology/Special Education – LD
Norfolk State University, Borough of Manhattan Community College
1994
A.A - Liberal Arts
Interests
Reading fiction and non-fiction books, volunteering during the holidays, journaling and writing, listening to R&B music, watching old movies, studying culture, and cooking my favorite dishes
Additional Information
- Scholastic Awards , Sorority Affiliation Fall 1998-Spring 2000 Norfolk State University- Norfolk, VA Member of The Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Member of The National Honor Society in Psychology Member of The International English Honor Society of Sigma Tau Delta Member of The Golden Key National Honor Society Parsons Honor Student (Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College) Olympian Scholar for Special Education Olympian Society 2000 Ms. Student Council For Exceptional Children (SCEC) 1998-2000 Class Officer for Student Council of Exceptional Children (Vice President) Class Officer for The International Honor Society of Sigma Tau Delta (Secretary) Recipient of The National Dean’s List Publication (1998-99 ed) Recipient of the United States Achievement Award All-American Scholar Publication (2000 ed) Recipient of Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities Publication (2000 ed) Recipient of the Senior Graduate Ruth Diggs Scholarship Fund Award Recipient of Home Coming Queen for Alumni Department (SCEC) Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. (2009) Teaching August 2023 – November 2024
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Friendly, positive attitude
Time management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Quote
"Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion."
Simon Sinek
Affiliations
- Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
Certification
Postgraduate Professional Commonwealth of Virginia-Virginia Board of Education 2020/February
- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (Pre-K-6)
- INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (K-12)
- SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES (K-12)
Timeline
Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2018 - 09.2020
Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Parkview Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
New Directions Center – Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Brighton Elementary School, Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2006 - 01.2013
Ahoskie Elementary School, Hertford County Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2006
Ahoskie Elementary School, Hertford County Public Schools
01.2005 - 06.2006
Cedar Mountain High School, Culpeper Juvenile Correctional Center, Commonwealth of Virginia
08.2002 - 07.2004
Deep Creek High School, Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2002
MACHEN Elementary School – Hampton City Schools
TESOL Certification - undefined
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
M.S. Ed - Urban Studies Education
Nova Southeastern University
B.A. - Psychology/Special Education – LD
Norfolk State University, Borough of Manhattan Community College
A.A - Liberal Arts
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