Hi, I’m
Matthew Collins
Bryan,TX
Summary
Driven Educator with a background in extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
North Zulch Elementary
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
John C. Webb Elementary
Special Education Resource Teacher
08.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
John C. Webb Elementary
5th Grade Science Teacher
08.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Identified pupil needs, cooperated with other professional staff members and assessed and helped students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Delivered variety of planned learning experiences using diverse media and methods and motivated students to learn and use time wisely.
- Devised and presented lessons that accommodated differences in student learning styles and ability levels.
- Developed and implemented science lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of district's instruction curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation.
John C. Webb Elementary
Special Education Instructional Assistant
08.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Creek View Elementary
Computer Teacher/CASL Instructional Assistant
08.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
Giddings State School
Supervisor Juvenile Correction Officer Security
01.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
United States Army
Brigade Schools Supervisor
09.2007 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Demonstrated working knowledge of firearms, firearm safety and key control procedures.
- Managed safe handling of firearms, chemical agents and ammunition.
- Developed communication documents, policies and required correspondence and maintained records accurately.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Education
Lamar University , Beumont, Texas
Master of Science from Special Education
06.2024
Grand Canyon University , Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science from Education Studies
06.2020
Skills
- Concept Instruction
- Instruction Modifications
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Academic Excellence Promotion
- IEP Progress Tracking
- Classroom Management
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Firearms Expertise
- Safety and Security
- Attentive and Observant
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Training and Development
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Team Supervision
- Soldier Mentoring
Accomplishments
- North Zulch Elementary Teacher Of The Year 2023
- Army Accommodation Medal x3
- Army Achievement Medal x3
- Good conduct Medal x2
Leadership
- Operation Enduring Freedom 2008-2009
- Operation Iraqi Freedom 2010-2011
- John C. Webb Guardian Program 2020-2022
- John C. Webb School Safety Team 2019-2022
- North Zulch ISD Guardian Program 2022-Present
- Crisis Prevention Intervention 2019-Present
- Lead and mentored 30+ enlisted Soldiers from 2011-2021
- Supervised 15+ Security employees at The Giddings State School
Certification
- EC-12 Special Education
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- CPR
Timeline
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
North Zulch Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
John C. Webb Elementary
08.2021 - 07.2022
5th Grade Science Teacher
John C. Webb Elementary
08.2020 - 07.2021
Special Education Instructional Assistant
John C. Webb Elementary
08.2020 - 07.2021
Computer Teacher/CASL Instructional Assistant
Creek View Elementary
08.2018 - 09.2019
Supervisor Juvenile Correction Officer Security
Giddings State School
01.2017 - 08.2018
Brigade Schools Supervisor
United States Army
09.2007 - 01.2015
Lamar University
Master of Science from Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Education Studies
- EC-12 Special Education
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- CPR
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