Matt Winter
Summary
To obtain a position as a secondary school English Language Arts educator:
- Knowledgeable with proven ability to manage diverse classroom environments and support various learning needs. Successfully implemented effective classroom management strategies and fostered positive learning atmosphere. Demonstrated strong communication and adaptability skills in dynamic educational settings.
- Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans and maintaining productive classroom environments. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to support student learning and development. Knowledge of adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
- Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
03.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members, contributing to a supportive school community.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Designed creative project-based assignments that encouraged teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Call
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
English Teacher
Middleton Cross Plains School District
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Teacher – 8th Grade Literacy
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
English Teacher
Sauk Prairie School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Teacher - 8th Grade ELA
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Language Arts Teacher
Waunakee School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Teacher - fully virtual, hybrid, then fully in-person
- AP Language and Composition and English 10
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
- Assessed student writing using rubrics aligned with state standards, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria across all assignments.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
Special Education Teacher
Middleton Cross Plains School District
03.2020 - 06.2020
- 7th grade special education teacher at Kromrey Middle School.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Long Term Substitute
Middleton Cross Plains School District
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ12-2018
Bachelor of Arts And Science - English Language Arts, Mass Communications
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Normal, IL04.1998
Skills
- English Language Arts Instruction
- Special Eucation
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptable
- Flexibility
Certification
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Secondary Education Teaching License, English
- WEA Academy Foundations of Effective Substitute Teaching Certificate
Digital Portfolio
https://sites.google.com/view/matt-winter-teachingportfolio/home
Personal Information
Title: English Language Arts Teacher
Timeline
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
03.2025 - Current
English Teacher
Middleton Cross Plains School District
02.2023 - 06.2023
English Teacher
Sauk Prairie School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Language Arts Teacher
Waunakee School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Middleton Cross Plains School District
03.2020 - 06.2020
Special Education Long Term Substitute
Middleton Cross Plains School District
09.2019 - 02.2020
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Call
08.2018 - 08.2024
Master of Education - Secondary Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts And Science - English Language Arts, Mass Communications
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
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