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Mateo Montoya Lopez

Lowell, MA 01854, USA,MA

Summary

I am a student-centered math ELL teacher, and I am applying for the open math position at Lowell High School. I bring experience designing language-rich instructions in Algebra 1 and Intro to Math that support diverse learners, and promote mathematical understanding and English proficiency. I'm committed to creating inclusive, structured classrooms where students build confidence, think critically, and connect math to real-world experiences. I value strong relationships with students and families and strive to foster a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

MLE Long Term Math Teacher.

Lowell High School
Lowell, MA
08.2024 - Current
  • Design and enforce clear objectives to keep the classroom environment consistent and focused on learning.
  • Design and implement math lessons and assessments aligned with state standards and tailored to ELL students' language proficiency levels in Algebra 1 and Intro to Math.
  • Incorporate mathematical discourse routines and structured peer interactions to build content and language fluency.
  • Provide after-school tutoring and bilingual math support to prepare students for all assessments, homework, and overall understanding, and success.
  • Communicate regularly with families about student progress, using the TalkingPoints app, and arranging in-person meetings as needed.
  • Participated in professional learning communities focused on integrating language acquisition strategies in STEAM instruction.
  • Implement consistent routines and clear expectations to support focus, accountability, and academic integrity in a diverse classroom.

Kitchen Assistant Manager

Market Basket - Market's Kitchen
11.2015 - 09.2024
  • Manage and train all incoming employees meanwhile accommodating to diverse learning needs, resulting in a confident, well-trained staff member.
  • Handled customer concerns efficiently, resolving issues promptly to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
  • Provide additional support for staff and customers with special needs and communication limitations on an as-needed basis.
  • Maximize available resources to produce quality work.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
05.2024

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MA
05.2021

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Analytical thinking
  • Self-motivated nature
  • Relationship building and management
  • Math aptitude
  • Native Spanish speaker
  • Differentiated instruction for diverse learning needs
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Building rapport with students and families from diverse backgrounds

Project Experience

How to Teach Math Efficiently: May 2024

  • Conducted a six month research study on how to teach mathematics effectively by shadowing a high school mathematics teacher at Lowell High School.
  • Gained knowledge on effective mathematics teaching skills, such as implementing tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving, meanwhile learned to adapt to children's needs, questions and learning styles.

UTEACH Introduction to STEM Teaching Program: October 2021

  • Built and practiced lesson design skills using the 5E lessons planning model.
  • Gained confidence with teaching 8th grade geometry at the Bartlett Middle School by observing, planning, and teaching lessons.

Timeline

MLE Long Term Math Teacher.

Lowell High School
08.2024 - Current

Kitchen Assistant Manager

Market Basket - Market's Kitchen
11.2015 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Middlesex Community College - Bedford

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