Hi, I’m
Matthew Behrman
Little Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
I am a very experienced and motivated educator, with a wealth of diverse jobs held in the field for over 25 years. I have been fortunate to have worked with many talented teachers and administrators, learning valuable skills to utilize in the classroom and community. I have organized many events, including Shakespeare plays and talent shows.
My relationships with families within the community has been a tremendous source of pride, working in unison in support of the students. My extensive background in drama, music, Shakespeare, and literature adds a lot of depth to my work.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranney School
6th Grade Humanities Teacher and Advisor
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Mark Day School
7th and 8th Grade English Teacher and Mentor
08.2016 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
William Farr Church Of England Comp Schoo
Teacher of English
08.2005 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Bayside School For The Arts And Creative Technolog
Head of Drama Department
08.2004 - 07.2005
Job overview
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
Education
King's College LondonLondon, England
No Degree from Philosophy
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
Master of Arts from Education
06.2001
University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
Bachelor of Arts from English And Philosophy
05.1995
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Time Management
- Instructional Technology
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Multimedia Integration
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
6th Grade Humanities Teacher and Advisor
Ranney School
08.2022 - Current
7th and 8th Grade English Teacher and Mentor
Mark Day School
08.2016 - 06.2022
Teacher of English
William Farr Church Of England Comp Schoo
08.2005 - 08.2016
Head of Drama Department
Bayside School For The Arts And Creative Technolog
08.2004 - 07.2005
King's College London
No Degree from Philosophy
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts from Education
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts from English And Philosophy
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