Matthew Kirkpatrick
Alexandria
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Alexandria City Public Schools, adept in fostering student development and implementing ACPS curriculum. Skilled in collaboration and differentiation, successfully enhanced English Language Learners' proficiency. Recognized for leadership as grade level team lead and commitment to continuous improvement. Expertise in classroom management and technology integration to improve learning outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Incorporated daily use of KAGAN strategies to support language development for English Language Learners
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Acted as grade level team lead: 2017, 2021, and 2024
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Columbus City Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
Classroom Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Calvary Scout
United States Army National Guard
09.2001 - 09.2007
- Driver for Stryker Infantry troop transport
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Deployed for relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA08-2006
Skills
- Regular parent communication
- Implementation of ACPS curriculum
- Collaboration
- Use of differentiation and scaffolds to meet the needs of a wide variety of students
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Columbus City Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
Classroom Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2013
Calvary Scout
United States Army National Guard
09.2001 - 09.2007
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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