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Jeffrey Mattson

Grand Rapids,MN

Summary

Dedicated elementary educator with over 25 years of experience supporting student growth across diverse school settings. Extensive background teaching primarily at the 5th-grade level, with additional experience in early elementary grades. Has served students across ISD 317 and ISD 318, including East Elementary, Cohasset Elementary, Robert J. Elkington Middle School (RJEMS), North Elementary, and King Elementary, as well as Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School in Bena, MN. Known for building strong relationships with students and fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments. Additional experience supporting student learning through local summer programs, including Reach and Learning Academy, with a focus on reinforcing literacy and overall academic development.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Grand Rapids Public Schools (ISD #318)
08.1998 - Current
  • Deliver standards-based instruction in core subjects while differentiating to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students performing below, at, and above grade level
  • Use assessment data to identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions to improve student achievement
  • Support students from a variety of backgrounds, including those needing additional academic and behavioral support
  • Create a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and a growth mindset
  • Collaborate with special education staff, intervention specialists, and colleagues to support individualized student learning plans
  • Communicate regularly with families to support student progress and build strong home-school connections
  • Integrate small-group and individualized instruction strategies to provide targeted support for struggling learners
  • Monitor and document student progress, adjusting instruction to ensure continuous growth and mastery of standards
  • Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment that values all students’ backgrounds and experiences
  • Utilize classroom management strategies that support a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment

5th Grade Teacher

Deer River Public Schools (ISD #317)
Deer River, MN
08.1993 - 06.1998
  • Planned and delivered standards-based instruction aligned to district curriculum
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and varying ability levels
  • Built a positive, structured classroom environment that supported student engagement and behavior
  • Developed strong relationships with students to support academic success and classroom community
  • Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to support growth and achievement

1st Grade & 5th Grade Teacher

Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School
Bena, MN
08.1991 - 06.1993

1st Grade Teacher

  • Taught 1st-grade students with a focus on early literacy, foundational math skills, and classroom routines
  • Implemented structured reading instruction to support phonics, fluency, and comprehension development
  • Created a nurturing and engaging classroom environment to support early elementary learners
  • Differentiated instruction to meet varied developmental and academic needs
  • Collaborated with staff and families to support student growth and readiness for upper elementary grades
  • Assessed student progress using formative and summative tools to guide instruction

5th Grade Teacher

  • Taught 1st-grade students with a focus on early literacy, foundational math skills, and classroom routines
  • Implemented structured reading instruction to support phonics, fluency, and comprehension development
  • Created a nurturing and engaging classroom environment to support early elementary learners
  • Differentiated instruction to meet varied developmental and academic needs
  • Collaborated with staff and families to support student growth and readiness for upper elementary grades
  • Assessed student progress using formative and summative tools to guide instruction
  • Delivered engaging, standards-based instruction in core subjects including math, reading, science, and social studies
  • Adapted curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds of students in a reservation-based community
  • Fostered a culturally responsive classroom environment that respected and incorporated Indigenous perspectives and traditions
  • Built strong relationships with students, families, and community members to support student success
  • Differentiated instruction to support a wide range of academic abilities and learning styles

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
1998

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
05-1990

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction & Intervention
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • RTI / MTSS Student Support
  • Reading & Math Intervention Strategies
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Standards-Based Instruction
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Collaboration with Special Education Teams
  • Parent & Family Engagement

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Grand Rapids Public Schools (ISD #318)
08.1998 - Current

5th Grade Teacher

Deer River Public Schools (ISD #317)
08.1993 - 06.1998

1st Grade & 5th Grade Teacher

Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School
08.1991 - 06.1993

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Bemidji State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Minnesota State University Moorhead