Matt Waites
Union City,Tennessee
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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Obion County Schools
08.2005 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Union University
Jackson, TN12.2000
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Elementary Education
- Classroom Technology
- Public Speaking
- Growth Mindset
Certification
- Licensed Teacher - 2001-Present
- Kindergarten-12th Grade Physical Education / Wellness License, Tennessee Department of Education - 2001-Present
- Kindergarten-8th Grade Elementary Education License, Tennessee Department of Education - 2003-Present
Reading, Travel Domestically and Internationally, Athletics
I enjoy reading non-fiction literature and watching documentaries. I spend my leisure time traveling and have visited 34 states and 13 countries across three continents. I play golf and have coached high school and middle school basketball and softball.
Timeline
Teacher
Obion County Schools
08.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Union University
- Licensed Teacher - 2001-Present
- Kindergarten-12th Grade Physical Education / Wellness License, Tennessee Department of Education - 2001-Present
- Kindergarten-8th Grade Elementary Education License, Tennessee Department of Education - 2003-Present
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