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Matthew Tovarez

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated Teacher offering 9 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes targeted instruction with gifted/talented, SPED, and general student populations. Committed to creating safe, effective learning environments for students.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Co-leader for campus' PBIS initiative during 2021-2022 school year.
  • Taught dyslexia for 3 years in addition to regular ELA classes.
  • Generated student growth on STAAR test scores for SPED population and general population students.
  • Gifted/Talented certified and taught for previous 3 years.
  • Incorporated differentiated teaching strategies into classroom to meet all students' needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student mental and social development using student-driven discussions and activities.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.

Education

Education in School Administration - School Administration

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2013

Skills

  • Teacher Mentor/Coach
  • Dyslexia Instruction
  • Gifted/Talented Instruction
  • SPED instruction
  • Differentiated Practices
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Classroom Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Model Positive Behaviors
  • Literacy Skills

Certification

  • Gifted/Talented Training - 2020-Present
  • Dyslexia Training- 2016-2019

Timeline

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2014 - Current

Education in School Administration - School Administration

Lamar University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Texas A&M University
Matthew Tovarez