Matthew Ufford
Paola,KS
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Olathe School District, adept in curriculum planning and exceptional classroom management. Leveraged early education skills and social-emotional learning techniques to foster inclusive, engaging learning environments. Excelled in personalized student development, achieving significant advancements in both academic and social competencies.
Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 15 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Olathe School District
08.2010 - Current
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
Youth Basketball Coach
Paola Youth Sports
01.2017 - 02.2024
- Provided instruction to children and youth in fundamentals of basketball.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Summer Camp
Leawood Park and Rec
06.2010 - 07.2014
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
Education
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
Friends University
Wichita, KSMaster of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-2010
Skills
- Early education skills
- Common core
- IEP background
- PBIS experience
- Curriculum Planning
- Excellent classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom Organization
- Social skills
Accomplishments
Horizon Award for Olathe
Educator Excellence Award
Master Teacher
Timeline
Youth Basketball Coach
Paola Youth Sports
01.2017 - 02.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Olathe School District
08.2010 - Current
Summer Camp
Leawood Park and Rec
06.2010 - 07.2014
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
Friends University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Emporia State University
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