Matthew Cheah
Elmhurst,NY
Summary
Professional leader with proven track record in guiding teams to success. Expertise in strategic planning, communication, and conflict resolution. Known for fostering strong collaboration and adaptability. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and motivational skills, ensuring optimal team performance and goal achievement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences
167-01 Gothic Dr Jamaica NY
09.2023 - Current
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Team Captain
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences
167-01 Gothic Dr Jamaica NY
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained poise, optimism and bounced back quickly after mistakes to show teammates how to respond to negative situations.
- Liaised with head coach to discuss collective insights on chemistry, focus and mindset and worked together to co-lead team.
- Set clear expectations for each member''s roles and responsibilities, leading to improved accountability across the board.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication and collaboration strategies.
- Resolved conflicts within the team swiftly, ensuring an amicable resolution that maintained workplace harmony while addressing core issues constructively.
- Challenged teammates to get better and work harder by constructively confronting negativity, pessimism and laziness.
- Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals.
- Facilitated integration of new team members, ensuring quick adaptation and cohesion within team.
Volunteer
True Buddha Temple China Town
156 East Broadway
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
Volunteer
Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL)
New York, NY
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Collaborated with a team to properly execute the 2024 PSAL Boys Individual Fencing Tournament at Jamaica High School
- Designed and arranged an eye-catching trophy and award display to enhance the event's visual appeal
- Installed fencing strips to regulation standards and specifications
- Handled and transported heavy equipment efficiently to ensure timeliness and safety
Education
High School Diploma -
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences
Jamaica, NY06-2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Complex Problem-solving
- Student engagement
- Grading assignments
- Attendance tracking
- Mentoring students
- Serving diverse communities
- Friendly and outgoing
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Video Gaming
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Designing and Printing 3D Models
- Team Sports
- Gym Workouts
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Fundraising Events
- Historical Exploration
Timeline
Volunteer
Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL)
11.2024 - 11.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences
09.2023 - Current
Team Captain
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer
True Buddha Temple China Town
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences