- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Art (acrylic paint, markers, colored pencils, spray paint, watercolors)
- Cooking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like glassblowing, acrylic spray paint (murals), and video production, to expand skills and techniques
- Baking
- Outdoor Recreation
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Camping
- Surfing
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Drawing and Painting
- Swimming
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Matthew Keyes
Vista,CA
Summary
High School Science Teacher with a strong record of enhancing student engagement and inquiry-based learning at Carlsbad Unified School District. Expertise in laboratory management and collaborative teaching, resulting in innovative curricula that boost critical thinking and STEM participation. Proven ability to create comprehensive science programs that align with educational standards and improve student performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Carlsbad Unified School District
08.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating the practical applications of scientific concepts.
- Mentored struggling students, offering additional support and resources to improve their academic performance.
- Continuously updated curriculum materials to ensure alignment with current standards and state requirements.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
High School Science Teacher
San Marcos Unified School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating the practical applications of scientific concepts.
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Continuously updated curriculum materials to ensure alignment with current standards and state requirements.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher High School Science
San Marcos Unified School District
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Research Assistant
San Diego State University Research
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geological Science With Emphasis in Geochemistry
San Diego State University
San Diego, CATeaching Credential - Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CASkills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Google classroom
- Chemical use
- Laboratory management
- Chemistry
- Licensed in [state]
- Background in [subject]
- Inquiry-based learning
- Earth science
- Hands-on learning
- Group project coordination
Accomplishments
My AP Chemistry students had a pass rate higher than the California's state average and national average for 5 consecutive years.
Coached a student to prepare for Science Olympiad's Rocks and Minerals competition, she scored 1st place in her regional competition and 3rd place in the state competition.
During my senior year at SDSU, I was invited by my Geochemistry professor to become a research assistant. I prepared and analyzed fresh magma samples from Loihi (Hawaii's youngest volcano) to measure Uranium-234 isotopes with a mass spectrometer. I presented our findings with a poster presentation at the 2009 American Geophysical Union convention in San Francisco.
Certification
- Certified Single Subject Teaching Credentials in Chemistry, Earth Science, and physics. 2012-present
- AP Chemistry and AP Physics Summer Institute Training - Summers of 2014 - 2016. "AP By The Sea" held at USD.
Interests
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Carlsbad Unified School District
08.2015 - Current
High School Science Teacher
San Marcos Unified School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
Long-Term Substitute Teacher High School Science
San Marcos Unified School District
01.2013 - 06.2013
Research Assistant
San Diego State University Research
08.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Geological Science With Emphasis in Geochemistry
San Diego State University
Teaching Credential - Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics
California State University, San Marcos
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