Matthew Donovan
Bluebell,PA
Summary
As a self-employed tutor and recent graduate from Kutztown University college of Education, I elevated student performance through personalized, creative tutoring in language arts, math, and writing. Leveraging skills in one-on-one tutoring and peer support, I significantly boosted retention rates. My approach combines strong pedagogical knowledge with empathetic, tailored guidance, achieving remarkable progress in student outcomes. I dedicate myself to a student first mindset and always strive to make sure that my students have a happy, healthy, and safe environment so that they can strive to grow into the best student they can be.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Tutoring
Self-Employeed
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, ensuring proper documentation and progress tracking.
- Boosted overall student performance by providing individualized support and tutoring sessions.
- Provided personalized tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support in their language arts class.
- Supported struggling students with additional tutoring outside normal lab hours when needed.
- Boosted student retention rates through regular feedback, tailored tutoring sessions, and creative teaching methods.
Education
PreK-4 Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 08.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Wissahickon High School
Ambler, PA 08.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Writing tutoring
Mathematics tutoring
Peer tutoring
Homework help
One-on-one tutoring
Classroom management
Relationship building
Lesson planning
Positive role model and mentor
Growth mindset
Conflict resolution
Student needs assessment
Interactive teaching and learning
Accomplishments
- Helped students of various ages grow and develop skills for math, reading and writing that are needed to help further their education career even when they were previously lacking behind.
- Developed and taught multiple lesson plans for a whole group setting for multiple classes.
- Acted as a substitute teacher for a day several times.
- Assisted peers with writing applications and professionally structured messages to help secure job positions/interviews
- Assisted peers with revising/writing essays for their classes
- Developed dozens upon dozens of lesson plans for children of various age groups
- Involved in various discussions and meetings regarding school affairs
Certification
- Child Abuse History Certification
- Google Classroom Certified
- Mandated Reporter Certified
- PA Test Administration Certified
- ELL Learner Conference Certification
- Trained in CPR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tutoring
Self-Employeed
06.2024 - Current
PreK-4 Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Wissahickon High School
08.2017 - 06.2021
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