Matthew Floor
Murray,Utah
Summary
Adaptable and reliable substitute teacher skilled in engaging students across various subjects and educational levels. Possess strong classroom management abilities, ensuring a supportive and structured learning environment. Demonstrated capability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, fostering academic improvement. Made impactful contributions by maintaining continuity of education during teacher absences, promoting positive outcomes for students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Lab Technician
Utah Valley Dental Lab
Lindon, UT
07.2024 - Current
- Prepare designed cosmetic teeth for milling
- Fabricated, altered and repaired dental devices such as dentures, bridges, inlays and crowns.
- Loaded newly constructed teeth into porcelain furnaces to bake onto metal framework.
- Set up and operated equipment such as lathes, grinders, polishers and drill presses to shape the dental prostheses.
- Reviewed orders, instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals to complete work accurately.
- Utilized digital scanning technology to create 3D images of patient's teeth.
- Built and shaped wax teeth using small hand tools.
- Troubleshot technical issues with machinery related to production processes.
- Used articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy.
- Assisted in the training of new technicians when needed.
Dental CAD Designer
Arrowhead Dental Laboratory
Sandy, UT
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Design cases according to Doctors' prescription requests using 3Shape CAD software
- Maintain strong attention to detail to produce high quality designs.
- Download client cases and ensuring teeth are properly prepped for design the technicians.
- Design and Render cases to be ready for 3D printing.
- Knowledge of scan technologies such as trios, iTero, and Sirona.
- Processing printed models if needed to assist lead.
- Collaborate with staff and management regarding projects.
- Communicate with team members in order to relay design questions or issues to Doctors
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, while consistently producing quality designs.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities
Dental Lab Technician
Space Maintainers Laboratory
Chatworth, CA
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Evaluate Dentists' prescriptions and fabricate appliances according to designer's specifications and recommendations.
- Collaborate with team members and designers as needed for proper construction.
- Utilize standard lab procedures and knowledge of fabrication materials to performs tasks as needed.
- Possess an eye for detail with strong knowledge of teeth anatomy and imperfections.
- Proper use of lab machines such as grinders, hand-pieces, laser welder, sander, steamers, bunsen burners, pressure pots, heat guns, and soldering irons.
- Cleaned work area daily to maintain neat and organized environment.
Ergonomic Specialist
(Freelance Contractor)
Granada Hills, CA
12.2011 - 01.2018
- Rearranged workplace fixtures to reduce physical hazards.
- Assessed new products to verify compliance with specified human factors standards.
- Collaborated with highly talented teams to determine most effective solution for ergonomic needs.
- Upsell devices and ergonomic computer equipment when theirs a determined need.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Assembled ergonomic desks, chairs, sit-stand workstations, computer equipment as necessary.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Helpdesk Support Engineer
Providence Health & Services
Mission Hills, CA
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Helpdesk technician for Medical Group.
- Answered incoming technical phone calls and provided troubleshooting and next level support.
- Provided first level IT support for Providers and nurses.
- Diagnosed any computer issues and made necessary corrections.
- Provided upgrades for software on a needed basis.
- Escalated issues that require further technical assistance.
- Provided ticketing/documentation of IT issues and occurrences.
Substitute Teacher
LAUSD School Board District
Los Angeles, CA
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Health Teacher
Roybal Computer Science Academy
Los Angeles, CA
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Instructor for LAUSD secondary public school in downtown LA, teaching health education to ninth grade students utilizing latest integrated classroom technology to enhance learning and online classroom environment to undeserved, high risk students:.
- Implemented excellent classroom management while keeping students focused on the task at hand.
- Applied multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning; monitored student progress, provided recommendations for further development.
- Created lessons to incorporate multiple activities to develop students' problem-solving skills.
- Attended and participated in the Individual Education Programs for special education students.
- Participated in the disaster recovery team for the annual school-wide earthquake drill.
Middle School Science Teacher
St. Mary’s of Assumption School
Whittier, CA
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Taught 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Sciences.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Set up labs and demonstrations, assisting and supervising students while conducting experiments.
- Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Explored different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 05.2012
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Education
Credential Program - Health Education
Cal. State University Northridge
Northridge, CA08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DeVry University
Pomona, CA10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Cal. State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.1999
Skills
- Problem solving
- Behavior modeling
- Student engagement
- Classroom organization
- Student tutoring
- Lecturing and teaching
- Elementary education
- Science instruction
- Activity management
- Classroom management
Timeline
Dental Lab Technician
Utah Valley Dental Lab
07.2024 - Current
Dental CAD Designer
Arrowhead Dental Laboratory
08.2020 - 09.2023
Dental Lab Technician
Space Maintainers Laboratory
01.2018 - 06.2020
Helpdesk Support Engineer
Providence Health & Services
09.2013 - 12.2015
Ergonomic Specialist
(Freelance Contractor)
12.2011 - 01.2018
Substitute Teacher
LAUSD School Board District
09.2010 - 02.2011
Health Teacher
Roybal Computer Science Academy
09.2008 - 06.2010
Middle School Science Teacher
St. Mary’s of Assumption School
09.2007 - 06.2008
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2007 - 05.2012
Credential Program - Health Education
Cal. State University Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Cal. State University Northridge
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