Luanne Matos
Bellmore,NY
Summary
Seasoned educator with over 30 years' experience both in- and outside of the classroom. Creative, enthusiastic approach and humorous communication style subtly but effectively motivates reluctant learners and titillates the rest.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private College Admissions Advisor
Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
- Provide personalized college counseling services.
- Advise on high school course selection, extracurricular activities, and ideal standardized testing vehicles and schedule.
- Assess student academic profile and interests in order to identify suitable colleges; research and create a balanced list of potentials.
- Counsel on matters such as whether to apply Early Decision (Don't do it if you need $!) or test optional.
- Help navigate the Common Application in order to craft the most advantageous profile: advise on inclusion of academic honors, additional information, and strategic Activity Section order and wording.
English Tutor/Writing Skills Consultant
Self Employed
01.2002 - Current
- Provide grammar & critical reading skills instruction.
- Prepare students for English portion of standardized tests (ACT, APs, Regents exams, TACHS, SAT) by focusing on test-taking strategies, subject content, and targeted practice exercises.
- Collaborate with students on the development, planning, writing, and editing of college application personal and supplemental essays.
- Provide feedback on written pieces.
Writing Mechanics Teacher
The Progressive School of Long Island
09.2006 - 06.2014
- Developed creative curriculum and utilized innovative teaching approaches in order to teach grammar and writing mechanics to unruly middle-schoolers.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
English Teacher
Sewanhaka Evening High School
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Taught regents-based 11th grade English program in alternative setting for district students who had not succeeded in the traditional educational setting of their home schools. Created and implemented curriculum designed to engage student interest as well as to prepare students to take the Regents exam.
Expository Writing Teacher
Math-Science Institute @ Stuyvesant High School
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Taught expository writing, verbal logic, and standardized test prep in an enrichment program designed to prepare underrepresented students to take the NYC specialized high schools' entrance exam.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Manhattan Village Academy
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Served as permanent substitute for building and for English teacher on medical leave. Followed classroom plans left by class teachers and upheld classroom routines.
English Teacher
IS 183, The Paul Robeson School
08.1994 - 08.1996
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement interdisciplinary curriculum. Developed innovative lesson plans and cooperative learning to engage students.
Education
Master of Arts - English Education
Hunter College
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- Subject matter expertise
- Writing and editing
- Student assessment
Certification
NYS Permanent Certification
English grades 7-12
Timeline
Private College Admissions Advisor
Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
Writing Mechanics Teacher
The Progressive School of Long Island
09.2006 - 06.2014
English Teacher
Sewanhaka Evening High School
09.2002 - 06.2004
English Tutor/Writing Skills Consultant
Self Employed
01.2002 - Current
Expository Writing Teacher
Math-Science Institute @ Stuyvesant High School
09.1997 - 06.1999
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Manhattan Village Academy
01.1997 - 01.1998
English Teacher
IS 183, The Paul Robeson School
08.1994 - 08.1996
Master of Arts - English Education
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Hofstra University
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