Matteson Lee
Danville
Summary
Student-centered educator with experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that support academic success and social-emotional development
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Short Term Approval Teacher
Oakwood Grade School
Oakwood, Illinois
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and delivered standards-based instruction
- Implemented classroom management strategies
- Assessed student learning and adjusted instruction
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and school staff
Site Coordinator
Project Success
Danville, IL
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Hired, trained, and managed staff
- Developed programming for before and after school enrichment
- Supervised summer school credit recovery programs
- Worked with staff and administration to monitor progress of high school students
- Maintained state required reports and record keeping data
- Planned and hosted community events
Substitute Teacher
Oakwood High School
Fithian, Illinois
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff to enhance student learning and classroom success
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and students
- Updated attendance, grades and other required documentation
- Mentored, tutored, and instructed students in need of additional support
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois05-2018
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Science Education (Secondary)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah06-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
Certification
- Teaching Certification: PEL
- Grade Level / Content Area: Science Education (Secondary)
- State of Certification: Utah
- License Number: 2766520
- Status: Pending
Student Teaching Experience
- Student Teacher: Tiffany Johnson
- Oakwood Grade School, CUSD 76, Oakwood, Illinois
- Middle Grades / Science
- 01/05/2026 - 03/27/2026
- Planned and delivered standards-based instruction
- Implemented classroom management strategies
- Assessed student learning and adjusted instruction
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and school staff
- Student Teacher: Nathan Colvin
- Oakwood High School, CUSD 76, Fithian, Illinois
- Grades 9-12 / Life Sciences
- 03/30/2026 - 04/13/2026
- Observed teacher deliver lessons
- Collaborated and shared resources and strategies on instruction and classroom management
Timeline
Short Term Approval Teacher
Oakwood Grade School
08.2022 - Current
Site Coordinator
Project Success
05.2019 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Oakwood High School
10.2018 - 05.2019
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Science Education (Secondary)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University