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Matthew Schwartz

Erie,PA

Summary

I am currently enrolled at Mercyhurst University as an Early Childhood Education and Special Education dual major.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Tutor

Montessori Regional Charter School
Erie , PA
2022.11 - Current
  • Instructing children in math concepts and practices
  • Working with children in small groups in order to ensure understanding
  • Assessing students on mathematical abilities

CREATE Counselor

Mercyhurst University
Erie , PA
2022.07 - 2023.08
  • Worked to advise and provide assistance to incoming college students on the Autism spectrum
  • Assessing growth and progress for 4-5 students daily
  • Actively engaging students in daily activities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Provide support to the students

CREATE Team Manager

Mercyhurst University
Erie , PA
2023.07 - 2023.08
  • Worked with incoming college students who are on the Autism spectrum, in order to gauge potential college success
  • Motivated team members to consistently achieve or exceed performance expectations.
  • Led regular team meetings to communicate relevant updates.
  • Had meetings with higher ups relating to both students and staff
  • Worked to train team members to ensure the job went as planned.
  • Additionally, did the work of a CREATE counselor (see above) in addition to all of my responsibilities as manager

Carpe Diem Academy Teaching Assistant

Mercyhurst University
Erie , PA
2021.06 - 2023.01
  • Working as a teaching assistant for students in an after school program
  • Monitoring behavior and interactions in the classroom
  • Helping make lessons and instructing materials
  • Working with students in both small and large groups
  • Providing kids with snack and dinner

Arby's Team Member

Arby's
Erie , PA
2020.06 - 2022.09
  • Worked with new employees on kitchen responsibilities and duties
  • Provide support to customers by making food and adhering to food safety regulations
  • Worked on dishwashing duty

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy
Erie, PA
06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Skills

  • Individual and Small Group Instruction
  • Clear Instruction and Communication
  • Building Confidence through Positive Reinforcement
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Problem Solving Support
  • Progress Reports and Check-Ins
  • Encouraging and Motivating Students

Clinical Experiences

  • Perry Elementary School - Worked with 4th and 5th grade ES students
  • McKinley Elementary School - Worked with 1st grade students in a gen ed setting
  • Diehl Elementary School - I have worked with students in 2nd grade, tutoring them in the Barton method for reading
  • Jefferson Elementary School - conducted small group math lessons with 2nd grade students
  • Barber National Institute - worked in a self contained Autistic support classroom

Timeline

CREATE Team Manager

Mercyhurst University
2023.07 - 2023.08

Math Tutor

Montessori Regional Charter School
2022.11 - Current

CREATE Counselor

Mercyhurst University
2022.07 - 2023.08

Carpe Diem Academy Teaching Assistant

Mercyhurst University
2021.06 - 2023.01

Arby's Team Member

Arby's
2020.06 - 2022.09

High School Diploma -

Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Mercyhurst University
Matthew Schwartz