Matthew Kieffer
Chesaning
Summary
Results-driven education professional, bringing valuable experience in social studies instruction. Proven track record of developing engaging lesson plans that inspire student participation. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic educational settings, ensuring collaborative and results-focused environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Waverly Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked with host teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum and instruction to diverse learners
Behavior Technician
Mercy Plus
06.2023 - Current
- Specialized in applied behavior analysis therapy for clients with ASD.
- Worked to identify problem behaviors and identify strategies to reduce these behaviors and promote functional behaviors.
- Transported clients from schools or housing to therapy
- Recorded detailed data and summarized every session with clients in an effort to identify patterns and formulate programs.
- Worked with older clients that are physically violent and non verbal, as well as younger clients.
Pre-Internship Placement
East Lansing High School
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Directed and evaluated placement in a secondary social studies classroom
- Used assessment techniques to understand learner needs
- Explored common teaching dilemmas
Barista
Biggby
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Made and served coffee and other foods and drinks.
- In charge of cleaning and closing the cafe.
Staff Member
Jimmy John's
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Made sandwiches, cleaned the restaurant, took orders, and drove delivery.
Farmhand
Vincke Farms
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed miscellaneous manual labor such as pick rocks, pick weeds, and clean out barns.
Umpire
Maple Grove Diamond Lynx
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked at little league baseball games either behind the plate calling balls and strikes, or in the field calling outs and if balls were fair or foul.
Staff Member
McDonald's
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Took orders from customers, worked the grill, and worked the cash register.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing05-2025
High School -
New Lothrop High School
01.2021
Skills
- Calm and fast acting under stressful or dangerous situations
- Excellent in a collaborative setting Known for exceptional communication
- Uplifting others (clients/students and coworkers) through encouragement and support
- Identifying and solving problems under pressure
Certification
Michigan Secondary Standard Certificate
Social Studies Rx
6-12 Social Studies
6-12 Political Science
6-12 Geography
6-12 History
Timeline
Student Teacher
Waverly Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Pre-Internship Placement
East Lansing High School
09.2023 - 04.2024
Behavior Technician
Mercy Plus
06.2023 - Current
Barista
Biggby
01.2023 - 05.2023
Staff Member
Jimmy John's
06.2022 - 08.2022
Staff Member
McDonald's
06.2021 - 03.2022
Farmhand
Vincke Farms
03.2020 - 08.2020
Umpire
Maple Grove Diamond Lynx
03.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Michigan State University
High School -
New Lothrop High School
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