Matthew Nguyen
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Driven educator and coach with proven success at Saint Barbara Catholic Church and GGUSD, enhancing student engagement and athletic performance through inclusive teaching and strategic coaching. Excelled in fostering community, critical thinking, and peer mentoring, achieving notable improvements in students' and athletes' achievements. Skilled in educational activities and group instruction, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive learning environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catechist Teacher (Volunteer)
Saint Barbara Catholic Church
Santa Ana, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated students' progress and provided feedback to improve understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for weekly classes, including activities, worksheets and quizzes.
- Encouraged critical thinking and personal reflection on ethical and moral questions.
- Fostered a sense of community and belonging among students through team-building activities.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
Highschool Tennis Coach
GGUSD
Garden Grove, CA
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Monitored players' progress through regular assessments and adjusted coaching methods accordingly.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Implemented a reward system to recognize and celebrate players' achievements and improvements.
- Maintained equipment and facilities to ensure a safe and effective training environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA06-2024
Skills
- Inclusive teaching
- Student engagement
- Peer mentoring
- Educational activities
- Group and individual instruction
Affiliations
- actively plays tennis every week
- volunteers at church every weekend in various positions such as teaching, public reading, etc.
- has given various speeches for church functions
Accomplishments
- Varsity Coach for the boys team of 2024 and achieved 2nd place in the Garden Grove league
- League finalist in 2022 in the Garden Grove league
- activity coordinator of various church retreats
Certification
- Certified in First Aid and CPR (2024)
- Completed Fundamentals in coaching (2022)
- Completed the Safe Haven training by the Diocese of Orange (2022)
- Acquired the Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate from the California Commission of Teaching Credentials (2022)
- Completed Youth Suicide: Awareness, Prevention and Postvention by GGUSD (2022)
- Completed Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect by GGUSD (2022)
Timeline
Catechist Teacher (Volunteer)
Saint Barbara Catholic Church
09.2022 - Current
Highschool Tennis Coach
GGUSD
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Certified in First Aid and CPR (2024)
- Completed Fundamentals in coaching (2022)
- Completed the Safe Haven training by the Diocese of Orange (2022)
- Acquired the Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate from the California Commission of Teaching Credentials (2022)
- Completed Youth Suicide: Awareness, Prevention and Postvention by GGUSD (2022)
- Completed Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect by GGUSD (2022)
Associate of Arts - History
Orange Coast College
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