Mateo Montoya Lopez
Manchester,NH
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused Mathematics teacher excited for the opportunity to rejoin the mathematics team at Haverhill High School. Looking forward to bringing previous teaching experience, a strong background in mathematics, and training as a Merrimack Teacher Fellow to create a classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and confident in their abilities. Committed to building an inclusive and engaging learning environment that meets the needs of diverse learners while fostering positive relationships with students and their families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geometry Teacher
Haverhill High School
Haverhill, MA
08.2025 - Current
- Create a supportive, student-centered math classroom where students build confidence, think critically, and engage with challenging content.
- Plan and teach standards-based lessons that are clear, purposeful, and accessible to all learners, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
- Use ongoing assessment to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to better meet individual learning needs.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families to support academic growth and a positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues and reflect on practice to continuously improve instruction and better serve students.
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Market Basket - Market's Kitchen
11.2014 - 02.2026
- Managed and train all incoming employees
- Handled customer concerns efficiently, resolving issues promptly to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Provided additional support for staff and customers with diverse special needs
- Maximized available resources to produce quality work.
MLE Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher
Lowell High School
Lowell, MA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Designed and implemented Algebra 1 and Intro to Math lessons and assessments tailored to MLE students' language proficiency levels
- Provided after-school tutoring and bilingual math support
- Communicated regularly with families about student progress by using TalkingPoints app and arranging in-person meetings
- Participated in professional learning communities.
- Implemented consistent routines and clear expectations to support focus, accountability, and academic integrity in a diverse classroom.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2024
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MA05-2021
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Analytical thinking
- Parent-teacher communication
- Adaptability to change
- Effective lesson planning
- Native Spanish speaker
Certification
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement (SEI)- 05/2026 French River Education Center
- Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)- In progress
Project Experience
How to Teach Math Efficiently: September 2024- May 2025.
- Coordinating and Participating in this project by preparing resources and being mentored by a high school mathematical teacher.
UTEACH Introduction to STEM Teaching Program: September 2023- December 2024
- Gained confidence with teaching 8th grade geometry at the Bartlett Middle School
- Built and practiced lesson design skills using the 5E lessons planning model
Timeline
Geometry Teacher
Haverhill High School
08.2025 - Current
MLE Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher
Lowell High School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Market Basket - Market's Kitchen
11.2014 - 02.2026
Master of Education - Education
Merrimack College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Middlesex Community College - Bedford