Matthew Tompkins
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher, specializing in cultivating engaging, inclusive classroom environments. Recognized for the ability to forge strong connections with students and create positive, dynamic learning classroom cultures. Proficient in designing innovative lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, ensuring every student feels valued and motivated, in order to reach their full potential. Committed to enhancing overall student growth and academic success through collaborative planning, effective communication, differentiated techniques, and passionate teaching.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, NC
11.2013 - Current
- 11+ years of experience as a lead 4th-grade classroom teacher of diverse groups of 20+ students.
- 4+ years of experience as a primary 4th-grade Math, Science, and Social Studies teacher, teaching multiple classes daily through departmentalized team teaching.
- Extensive experience with the inclusion of diverse students, as well as IEP and 504 plan development and implementation
- Maintained a leadership role in school through participation in PLCs, the School Improvement Team, the House Committee, the Equity Team, and the Discipline Committee.
- Collaborated with school librarians and technology specialists to plan and implement engaging, technology-based Science and Social Studies lessons.
- Led grade-level PLC meetings in analyzing and interpreting student data to determine and implement differentiated support and enrichment for all students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Implemented positive behavior management techniques designed to promote learning in the classroom setting.
- Implemented strategies to engage parents in their child's education and school community activities.
- Organized field trips related to course topics in order to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Tutored individual students outside of regular instructional time in order to meet their specific needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bates College
Lewiston, ME05-2008
High School Diploma -
Strath Haven High School
Wallingford, PA05-2004
Skills
- Relationship building
- Inclusive education
- Differentiated instruction
- Project-based learning
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Multimedia instruction
- Classroom technology
- Coteaching
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative planning
- Instructional design
- PLC Training
Accomplishments
- 2-Time Teacher Performance Bonus recipient for top 25% in state on Math End of Grade Test scores
- Extensive PD training and experience in implementing a variety of educational frameworks and enrichment programs in Math (iReady, Envisions, Renaissance), ELA (ARC, Renaissance, Words Their Way, HillRap), and Science (Discovery Education, Smithsonian, FOSS).
- Pioneered a school-based Battle of the Books competition, coached student teams, and collaborated with various school personnel to organize and implement the competition.
Certification
- LETRS
- HillRAP
Affiliations
- Extensive experience organizing extracurricular activities, like grade-level field trips and after-school clubs.
- Extensive additional experience working with students one-on-one through private tutoring in Math, ELA, and Test Prep.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
11.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bates College
High School Diploma -
Strath Haven High School
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