George DeMatteo

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Instructed all subjects grades 8 -12.

In a diploma program, instructed classes in Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Terrorism, Private Security, Corrections, Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Law.

• Implemented lesson plans and motivated students to learn and participate.
• Used assessments to monitor student understanding, modified instruction and provided feedback to students.
• Participated in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students and administrators.
• Developed and implemented relevant curriculum, lectures, assignments and exams.
• Taught in-classroom and online courses with focus on Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement degree paths.
• Prepared lesson plans, instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials to promote student comprehension and intellectual curiosity.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Managed classroom to foster safe and positive learning environment for students and staff.

In an Associate Degree program Instructed the following courses: Introduction to Private Security, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Terrorism, Crime Scene Technology,Corrections, Critical Issues in Corrections and Homeland Security.

• Assessed student progress and prepared reports detailing academic progress.
• Prepared lesson plans, instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials to promote student comprehension and intellectual curiosity.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Taught in-classroom and online courses with focus on Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement degree paths.
• Developed and implemented relevant curriculum, lectures, assignments and exams.
• Managed classroom to foster safe and positive learning environment for students and staff.
• Delivered learning-centered instruction, continuously cultivating welcoming and inclusive learning environments.
• Implemented lesson plans and motivated students to learn and participate.
• Used assessments to monitor student understanding, modified instruction and provided feedback to students.

During my nearly 25 year career in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, I held positions of increased responsibility ranging from correctional officer, counselor, case manager and correctional programs manager at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in San Diego, California.

• Supervised and scheduled 15 staff members and cross-trained existing them to maximize team agility and performance.
• Responsible for the total administration of 10 housing unit consisting of 1,000 male and female inmates.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and inmates.
• Formulated and maintained the department's financial budget.
• Chaired the inmate discipline and classification committees.
• Developed the department's strategic plan.
• Oversaw the institutions admission and orientation program for new inmates.
• Served as a liaison to other law enforcement agencies and the courts.
• Responsible for safety and security for the housing units.
• Prepared all formal written department correspondence.
• Served as Pre-Release coordinator for inmates.
• Approved halfway house placements, furloughs and transfers.
• Oversaw the Victim-Witness Notification Program.
• Collected restitution, fines and assessments from inmates.