Matthew Link
Aurora,CO
Summary
Fully licensed and professionally endorsed teacher seeking to transition from the classroom with a strong background in education. Skilled in creating engaging and accessible learning experiences, and brings a high level of organization skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to both colleagues and clients. A valuable asset in any professional setting, passionate about helping others succeed and able to adapt to new environments.
Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and allows me to leverage interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Proactive and goal-oriented, exceling in time management and problem-solving, known for reliability and adaptability. Possessing a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills, as well as committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
GOAL Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about schoolwide achievement and improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing blended-learning computer program and other technologies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher- Grade 7 ELA
Columbia Middle School
08.2019 - 07.2022
- As a Grade 7 Literacy teacher at Columbia Middle School, my area of focus was on teaching foundational literacy and writing skills
- I taught in a very diverse setting, made up of students spanning diverse racial, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
Teacher- Grade 8 Humanities
Global Village Academy
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Grade 8 Humanities teacher at Global Village Academy in Aurora
- I taught a group of students who made up a demographic of 86% Hispanic/Latino and 40% English Language learners
- Over the 3 years we have focused on writing and literacy skills, in addition to preparation for High School
Substitute Teacher
Erie School District
03.2016 - 06.2016
- During the spring I worked consistently as a substitute teacher in the Erie School District
- I covered positions in middle and elementary schools, over a range of subjects
- As a substitute I worked to maintain the routine of the students' school day and continue the lessons or units the class was currently covering
Teacher
Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK)
08.2015 - 02.2016
- I had the opportunity to teach English in a rural village of South Korea
- My students ranged in age and ability, consisting of students from ages 7-13
- During the fall semester, I taught subjects covering the seasons, travel, ordering food, expressing emotions, and culture
- My focus was teaching Elementary EFL learners to effectively use English in a foreign setting
- I learned to use various games and methods for learning, and engage all levels to reach my students
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Middle Level Education: English/Language Arts, Special Education, Spanish
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2015
Skills
- Curriculum implementation & development
- Clear public speaking skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking skills
- Technology integration
- Group and individual instruction
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Alternative learning methods
- Serving diverse communities
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CDE Professional Teacher License: English Language Arts (7-12), 2019
- CDE Initial Teacher License: English Language Arts (7-12), 2016
- PDE Instructional I Education Certificate: Middle Level Education, 2015
- Praxis II Exam- PA Grades 4-8, English 7-12
- Pennsylvania Academic Pre-Assessment Exam (PAPA)
- NCAA Division II All-American, 2014
- All-Conference PSAC Track & Field, 2013
- All-Conference PSAC Cross Country, 2012, 2013, 2014
- NCAA All-Atlantic Region, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- National Qualifier NCAA Division II Cross Country, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Student-Athlete Recognition / Varsity Letter - Track & Field and Cross Country, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Timeline
Teacher
GOAL Academy
07.2022 - Current
Teacher- Grade 7 ELA
Columbia Middle School
08.2019 - 07.2022
Teacher- Grade 8 Humanities
Global Village Academy
10.2016 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Erie School District
03.2016 - 06.2016
Teacher
Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK)
08.2015 - 02.2016
- CDE Professional Teacher License: English Language Arts (7-12), 2019
- CDE Initial Teacher License: English Language Arts (7-12), 2016
- PDE Instructional I Education Certificate: Middle Level Education, 2015
- Praxis II Exam- PA Grades 4-8, English 7-12
- Pennsylvania Academic Pre-Assessment Exam (PAPA)
- NCAA Division II All-American, 2014
- All-Conference PSAC Track & Field, 2013
- All-Conference PSAC Cross Country, 2012, 2013, 2014
- NCAA All-Atlantic Region, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- National Qualifier NCAA Division II Cross Country, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Student-Athlete Recognition / Varsity Letter - Track & Field and Cross Country, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Bachelor's Degree - Middle Level Education: English/Language Arts, Special Education, Spanish
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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