Matthew Boyd
Athens
Summary
Dedicated educator committed to creating a classroom environment where students feel safe to learn, grow, and ask questions. My goal is to challenge and support students in reaching their full potential while developing them into thoughtful and positive contributors to society.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Athens City School District
Athens, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction in English Language Arts and Social Studies for 5th grade students.
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners and ensure academic growth.
- Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment focused on collaboration, curiosity, and student voice.
- Collaborate with grade-level team members to design curriculum and analyze student data.
- Implement engaging instructional strategies to promote literacy development and critical thinking.
- Resident Educator Participant (Year 1)
Field Intern
Cru
Athens, OH
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Mentored and developed three student leaders through personalized one-on-one meetings, creating tailored content to support their growth.
- Designed and led engaging lessons in small group settings to foster spiritual and personal development.
- Crafted and delivered impactful large-group talks to audiences of 200+ students, enhancing engagement and community impact.
- Assisted in planning and executing campus-wide events to encourage student involvement and leadership.
International Field Intern
Cru
Bratislava, Slovakia
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Participated in intensive Slovak language classes to engage with students cross-culturally.
- Built relationships with university students through one-on-one meetings, while implementing lessons curated to students' expressed and observable needs.
- Planned and executed campus events to build community and facilitate cultural exchange.
- Managed social media outreach by filming, editing, and posting content to increase engagement.
- Assisted in organizing outreach events to engage community members and promote organizational initiatives.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategic plans for volunteer recruitment and training programs.
Student Teacher (1st Grade)
Nelsonville- York Elementary
Nelsonville, OH
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Created and implemented engaging lessons aligned with 1st grade learning standards.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring all students remained engaged.
- Utilized formative and summative assessments to track student progress and inform instruction.
- Fostered a positive and structured classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies.
Education
BS Ed. - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Educational technology
- Adaptability
- Time management
Certification
2 Year Resident Educator Primary (PreK-5) License
Professional Development
- 45.5 hours of certified professional development through Frontline Education
- The Writing Revolution
- OCCRRA (25.5 hours completed)
- Project WET, Project WILD
- Appalachian Culture: From Stereotypes to Strengths
- IRIS Center (3 hours completed)
Timeline
5th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Athens City School District
08.2025 - Current
Field Intern
Cru
07.2024 - 07.2025
International Field Intern
Cru
06.2023 - 06.2024
Student Teacher (1st Grade)
Nelsonville- York Elementary
01.2023 - 04.2023
BS Ed. - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Ohio University