Matthew Tovarez
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cypress Fairbanks ISD and HISD, driving significant STAAR score improvements through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Recognized for fostering a positive learning environment and mentoring peers, I excel in literacy skills development and collaboration, ensuring all students achieve their academic potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6TH GRADE NES ELA TEACHER
Houston Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- Led 39 of 57 students to meet or exceed projected ELAR growth on NWEA MAPP testing for 2024-2025, achieving 1.5 years of academic growth for 32 students.
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 due to exemplary performance and student success.
- Acted as Teacher Talk Leader, presenting district initiatives and vital information to staff during professional development trainings in 2025-2026.
- Organized school-wide positive behavior celebration incentive in 2024-2025 to promote student engagement.
- Served as member of discipline committee for 2024-2025, contributing to behavioral policy development.
- Led 7th grade team during 2025-2026 school year, fostering collaborative learning environment.
6TH GRADE ELAR TEACHER
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Collaborated effectively with educators, administrators, and parents to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Provided dyslexia support for three years while instructing regular ELA courses.
- Drove significant increases in STAAR test scores for general and SPED student populations.
- Crafted lesson plans that addressed the needs of all learners, including gifted/talented and ESL students.
- Integrated differentiated instruction strategies into lessons to cater to individual student requirements.
- Fostered a respectful school culture through the application of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).
Education
Master of Arts - School Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2013
Skills
- Teacher Mentor/Coach
- Dyslexia instruction experience
- Gifted/Talented Instruction
- SPED instruction
- Differentiated Practices
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- ESL Certified Instruction
- Literacy skills development
- Leadership development
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Data analysis
Certification
• Gifted/Talented Certification - 2020-Present
• Dyslexia Trained- 2016-Present
• ESL Certification- February 2023-Present
• Dyslexia Trained- 2016-Present
• ESL Certification- February 2023-Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
6TH GRADE NES ELA TEACHER
Houston Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
6TH GRADE ELAR TEACHER
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - School Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University