Carlos Mathews
Houston,USA
Summary
Dedicated to fostering inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate art experiences that nurture creativity, self-expression, and confidence in every student. Committed to employing differentiated instruction and adaptive strategies to ensure equitable access to art education for all learners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
YES Prep Southside Elementary
01.2024 - Current
- Planned and delivered comprehensive visual arts instruction for PreK–5th grade students, aligned with state and national art standards.
- Engage students with creative art projects that integrate cultural and historical contexts.
- Adapted lessons using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to accommodate a wide range of abilities, including students with IEPs, autism spectrum disorders, and sensory processing challenges.
- Collaborated with special education staff to modify tools and techniques for students with physical or cognitive disabilities.
- Incorporated a variety of media including drawing, painting, clay, collage, digital art, and mixed media to engage multiple learning styles.
- Created a classroom environment that celebrates diversity, encourages risk-taking, and promotes social-emotional development through art.
- Used formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and support student growth in creativity, visual literacy, and fine motor skills.
- Collaborate with school-wide art shows (Houston Rodeo), showcase students’ artwork, build community engagement and celebrate student achievement.
Teacher Fellow
YES Prep Public Schools
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided academic coverage and support across campuses during teacher absences.
- Supported middle and high school SPED and ELA; contributed to improved MAP and Common Assessment outcomes.
- Designed character-building and self-esteem activities promoting safe, respectful behavior. Collaborated with grade teams on academic and behavioral interventions.
- Provide educational and social/ emotional support on various campuses to cover teacher leaves of absences in classrooms.
- Maintained Sped services, support ELA 8th-12th and 10th Grade History (Southeast Secondary). Navigate Easy-IEP system, record anecdotes on student’s academic and behavior progress.
- Opened 1st Grade classroom. Motivated and created Character Building, Self Esteem and Daily Affirmations that fostered positive behaviors, safety, and accountability (Southside Elem.)
- Coached and Supported 1st Grade Team (Classroom Management and Creativity in the Classroom).
- Maintained Sped services for Glow students (Airline Elem.).
- Assisted SHINE (Southeast Elem.) Summer Program-(Outer Space Lesson).
- Followed Leadership of DOI (Ms. Price) Assisted, maintained, and achieved academic scores in 7th Grade (Southwest) ELA that impacted students’ performances and outcomes in MAPS and Common Assessments 2 Exams.
Teacher’s Assistant (TA)
YES Prep Public School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provide educational and social/emotional support to 3rd grade Math teacher Mrs. Williams.
- Provide educational and social/emotional support to other teaching staff as needed.
- Maintain classroom expectations, safe environment, daily duties such as morning entrance and evening dismissals, attendance, breakfast, bathroom monitoring, recess, lunch etc.
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided educational and social/emotional support PreK-8th graders for Charter, Christian/Private schools: YES Prep (1st, 2nd, 6th, SHINE), IDEA (PreK, Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, RISE, STEM, PE), BETA (Sped, 3rd,4th,7th and 8th), AOS- Annunciation Orthodox (PreK, Kinder, 2nd).
- Maintained classroom management (attendance, behavior, implementing daily lesson plans, etc.).
Self Employed
Sweet Honey In The Rock Academy
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided support and educational services to military families, regular school hours and after-school care (Pre School, PreK, Kinder, 2nd, 3rd, 4th).
- Created a safe and organized space for children to continue their academic and social emotional growth that provided an experience of normalcy during the pandemic.
- Implemented Early Literacy, Writing Skills, Math, Art, Social Studies, World News and Science that fostered student’s interest in learning and mastering skills that connects to 'Real World Application.'
- Developed student’s self-esteem, imagination, and creativity through The Performing Arts (NIA Ballet, Praise Dance, voice, musical bells, and theater (public speaking and drama)).
Education
AS - Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Learning Education Pre-K/Early Childhood
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN08.2011
BS - Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Acrylic painting
- Motivational
- Student mentoring
Timeline
Art Teacher
YES Prep Southside Elementary
01.2024 - Current
Teacher Fellow
YES Prep Public Schools
11.2022 - 01.2024
Teacher’s Assistant (TA)
YES Prep Public School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
12.2021 - 08.2022
Self Employed
Sweet Honey In The Rock Academy
08.2020 - 11.2021
BS - Education
University of Memphis
AS - Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Learning Education Pre-K/Early Childhood
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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