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Lori Matthews

Temperance

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Dependable with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Biology/Science and Physical Education Teacher

Summerfield Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
  • Regularly assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments and adjusted instruction accordingly.
  • Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.

PE and STEAM Teacher Waterloo

Monroe Public School
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and implemented GEN E curriculum and showcase.

Personal Care Aide

Bedford Public Schools
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Oversaw student in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

Stay at Home Mom/Caregiver, Special Needs

Self-employeed
01.2010 - 09.2021

Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and tracked behaviors to keep doctors informed of son's medical changes.

Phys Ed and Computer Teacher St. Joseph School

Mason Consolidated Schools
09.2008 - 03.2012
  • Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
  • Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.

At Risk Mentor

Mason Consolidated Schools
10.2007 - 06.2008
  • Assisted youth with daily activities, including homework assignments, communication, and social living skills.

Substitute Teacher

Monroe County ISD
01.2007 - 10.2007
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Phys Ed Teacher Lake Leelanau St. Mary

Leland Public Schools
08.2001 - 01.2007
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Education

No Degree - Elementary Education

Grand Valley State University
Traverse City

Additional Endorsement - Health Cerfitication

#T.E.A.C.H.
Plymouth, MI
06-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology And Biology

Hope College
Holland, MI
12.2000

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Creative Questioning
  • Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
  • Social-Emotional Learning training
  • Student engagement

Languages

English - Native Speaker

French - Elementary

ASL - Elementary

Timeline

Biology/Science and Physical Education Teacher

Summerfield Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

PE and STEAM Teacher Waterloo

Monroe Public School
08.2022 - 08.2024

Personal Care Aide

Bedford Public Schools
09.2021 - 08.2022

Stay at Home Mom/Caregiver, Special Needs

Self-employeed
01.2010 - 09.2021

Phys Ed and Computer Teacher St. Joseph School

Mason Consolidated Schools
09.2008 - 03.2012

At Risk Mentor

Mason Consolidated Schools
10.2007 - 06.2008

Substitute Teacher

Monroe County ISD
01.2007 - 10.2007

Phys Ed Teacher Lake Leelanau St. Mary

Leland Public Schools
08.2001 - 01.2007

No Degree - Elementary Education

Grand Valley State University

Additional Endorsement - Health Cerfitication

#T.E.A.C.H.

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology And Biology

Hope College
Lori Matthews