Matthew Alden
Springfield,VT
Summary
Seasoned educational leader from Springfield School District, adept in instructional leadership and fostering strong student and parent relations. Demonstrated success in enhancing teacher effectiveness, student engagement, and campus security at Lesley University. Excels in relationship building, with a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives to boost academic and behavioral outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Springfield School District
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Restorative Justice School Counselor
Springfield School District
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
Director of Residence Life and Student Services
Lesley University
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Master Of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Johnson State College
Johnson, VT05.2010
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME05.2007
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student and parent relations
- School Facilities and Operations
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Relationship building and networking
- Faculty support
- School Administration
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Springfield School District
08.2022 - Current
Restorative Justice School Counselor
Springfield School District
08.2018 - 08.2022
Director of Residence Life and Student Services
Lesley University
06.2012 - 06.2018
Master Of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Johnson State College
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science
University of Maine At Farmington