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Matthew Summers

Concord,CA

Summary

Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivational speaker.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Tech/Teach Aide/Special Ed

Maxim
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning disabilities, developmental and behavioral disorders, and autism
  • Serve an instrumental role in behavior interventions and IEP planning
  • Assist students with self-help, personal hygiene and independent living skills as assigned
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures
  • Observe health and safety regulations
  • Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment
  • Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher
  • Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curriculum in assigned areas
  • Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts
  • Presents subject matter to children, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing
  • Leads classroom activities
  • Assists children individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Google Chromebook Tech Support

Google/Premium Retail
08.2020 - 12.2023
  • Identifies, investigates, and resolves users problems with computer software and hardware
  • Fields support calls, chat, email, and/or other communication from users with inquiries regarding software programming, connectivity, printing, and similar concerns
  • Consults with users to determine steps and procedures taken to identify and resolve the problem
  • Applies knowledge of computer software, hardware, and procedures to solve problems
  • Guides users through diagnostic and troubleshooting processes, which may include use of diagnostic tools and software and/or following verbal instructions.

Teacher Assistant/Cafeteria

Acalanes School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Helping Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment
  • Reviewing lessons or lectures with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups
  • Supervising students in class, between classes and during recreation periods and field trips
  • Tracking attendance, grading assignments
  • Giving extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept
  • Assisting students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students
  • Attending faculty meetings and parent conferences
  • Collaborating with the Teacher to identify students' issues and recommend solutions
  • Observing state, school and class rules and regulations
  • Helps with food preparation
  • Serves as cashier and/or point of sale system attendant
  • Cleans and washes cafeteria equipment, dishes, pans, tables and carts
  • Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition
  • Assists in taking inventories and record keeping.

PE Coach

Team Navigate
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills
  • Teach safety rules related to each activity
  • Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities
  • Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes
  • Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff
  • Prepare activity plans
  • Maintain regular, on-time, attendance
  • Participate in fire drills, as required.
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among students, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.

Cashier

Sams Club
09.2007 - 07.2012
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Volunteer
08.2021
  • Bay Church Youth Leader (Brentwood campus)
  • Group functions and help navigate members through various activities and lessons.

New Hope Church Youth Leader

New Hope Church
02.2024 - Current

Education

High School Diploma -

Concord High School
Concord, CA
06.2003

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Computer Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Classroom support
  • Effective Communication
  • Mentoring students
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Behavior Management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Student Tutoring
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Student Engagement
  • Material Preparation
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Student Supervision
  • Motivation Techniques
  • Special Education Support
  • Grading assignments
  • Special needs education
  • Motivational speaker

References

  • Bryan Summers, Mississippi State Police, 601-527-0998
  • Adriana Gomez, Attorney, 925-207-6759
  • Jamie Davis, Pastor Refiners Ministry/Asst. Pastor Clayton Community, 615-495-4349

Certification

Pro Tools certified 110

Music Industries Certificate (Diablo Valley College)

Music Industries Recording Arts Certificate

(Diablo Valley College)

Timeline

New Hope Church Youth Leader

New Hope Church
02.2024 - Current

Behavior Tech/Teach Aide/Special Ed

Maxim
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer
08.2021

Google Chromebook Tech Support

Google/Premium Retail
08.2020 - 12.2023

Teacher Assistant/Cafeteria

Acalanes School District
08.2019 - 05.2020

PE Coach

Team Navigate
06.2017 - 09.2019

Cashier

Sams Club
09.2007 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

Concord High School

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