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
11.2022 - 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
07.2022 - 08.2023
- 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
07.2023 - 08.2023
- 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
06.2021 - 01.2023
- 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
06.2020 - 09.2022
- 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, PA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PASkills
- 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
07.2023 - 08.2023
Math Tutor
Montessori Regional Charter School
11.2022 - Current
CREATE Counselor
Mercyhurst University
07.2022 - 08.2023
Carpe Diem Academy Teaching Assistant
Mercyhurst University
06.2021 - 01.2023
Arby's Team Member
Arby's
06.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Mercyhurst University
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