Matthew Gentry
Claremont,CA
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at San Bernardino City Unified School District, excelling in creating individualized lesson plans and managing IEPs. Skilled in classroom management and motivating students, I foster strong connections to enhance engagement and support diverse learning needs, ensuring academic progress for all students. I enjoy coaching baseball and would like to coach for your school.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Mild/ Moderate
San Bernardino City Unified School District
04.2014 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Special Education Teacher Mild/ Moderate
Hope Inc.
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
RSP Teacher
Beaumont Unified School District
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Education
Master of Arts - Administration
Chapman University
Orange, CABachelor of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKBCLAD - Cultural Language Acquisition
Brandman University
Irvine, CA05-2014
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Job readiness training
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Mild/ Moderate
San Bernardino City Unified School District
04.2014 - Current
Special Education Teacher Mild/ Moderate
Hope Inc.
10.2010 - 11.2013
RSP Teacher
Beaumont Unified School District
07.2008 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Administration
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
BCLAD - Cultural Language Acquisition
Brandman University
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