Matthew Eggleston
Ortonville,MI
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Social Studies & ELA Teacher
Huron Valley Schools
Milford, MI
08.2002 - 08.2024
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
- Monitored student progress closely using formative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for Social Studies education.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Head JV Football Coach 2002-2015
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Homer Community Schools
Homer, Mi
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- 8th Grade Basketball Coach
Secondary Social Studies & ELA Teacher
McBain Rural Agricultural School
McBain MI
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- JV Football Coach 1996-2001
- 8th Grade Basketball Coach 1996-2001
- Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach 1996-2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MISkills
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Feedback implementation
- Technology Implementation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Google Classroom
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies & ELA Teacher
Huron Valley Schools
08.2002 - 08.2024
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Homer Community Schools
08.2001 - 08.2002
Secondary Social Studies & ELA Teacher
McBain Rural Agricultural School
08.1996 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Central Michigan University