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Matthew Leveridge

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Aspiring educator with active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Through my growing proficiency in Spanish, I continue to add depth and versatility to these skills. Each classroom will have different variables to consider in undertaking useful instruction. My role is to use patience and aptitude to navigate young perspectives with different backgrounds.

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Putnam City Public Schools
2023.01 - 2023.05
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.

Education

Associate of Arts - History

Oklahoma City Community College
07.2012

Associate of Arts - Journalism & Broadcast Journalism

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2003

Skills

  • Secondary Education
  • Educational Settings
  • Standardized Test Preparation
  • Lecturing and Teaching

Additional Work History

Counter Sales Associate - Northside Liquor   

                                               Jan 2023 to current

  • Illicit preferences from customers to reinforce my recommendations on specific products
  • Conversational demeanor, when necessary
  • Extensive knowledge of products and their production
  • Finding a relatable medium, when options are scarce


Canvasser - Amy Warne for OKC Ward 8 / Oklahoma Civic Learning Coalition / 

  Brea Clark for Norman  Jan 2022 to Feb 2023 (Seasonal employment during election cycles)

  • Efficient time and spacial management
  • Direct brevity in communication, with respectful phrasing
  • Cultivate appeal in the electoral process
  • Listening to concerns and reinforcing importance of participation
  • Patiently absorbing harsh criticism


Sales Associate / Project Manager - Heartland Roofing & Exteriors

                                                                   Jan 2022 to Sep 2022

  • Damage assessment and advisory disclosure to homeowner
  • Liaison to insurance company in documenting damage, scope of work, and building code upgrades
  • Conveying the causative relationship between different aspects of exterior and interior home structures
  • Physical stamina and critical eye
  • Drafting and mailing sales outreach letters & flyers to prospective clients
  • Communication with Spanish-speaking crew to meet high standards in installation


Relationship Manager - Heartland Payment Systems 

                                              Sep 2021 to Nov 2021

  • B2B Sales Outreach of payment processing options for online merchants
  • Phone etiquette techniques
  • Active listening
  • Drafting original emails and developing unique messaging for appeal

 

Sales Associate - Integrity Roofing and Construction 

                                    March 2020 to Sep 2021

  • Same duties and focus previously described in role with Heartland Roofing & Exteriors


Lead Server/Trainer - Frida Southwest Restaurant

                                         June 2019 to Feb 2020

  • Developed Training Program for opening of a new concept within the restaurant group
  • Instructed entire service staff on high standards of service and communication
  • Cultivated and implemented staff duties with regards to cleanliness and organization
  • Promoted active engagement and mastery of information with regards to service and menu knowledge


Volunteer Work 

OKC Metropolitan Library System

  Transcribing Oral History documents of residents in the historic Eastside of OKC

Other Options, Inc.

  Courier of food donations for charitable pantry

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Putnam City Public Schools
2023.01 - 2023.05

Associate of Arts - History

Oklahoma City Community College

Associate of Arts - Journalism & Broadcast Journalism

Oklahoma City Community College
Matthew Leveridge