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Matthew Vanevenhoven

Columbus

Summary

My goal is to create a positive, rewarding, and meaningful experience for all students and staff members, helping them achieve their lifelong goals. This will be accomplished by fostering strong, supportive relationships among students, staff, and the broader school community, benefiting not only our students and their families but also the entire Horicon community. In my role as the middle/high school assistant principal/athletics and activities director at Horicon High School, I aim to contribute my leadership skills, passion for sports, and dedication to student-athlete development.

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Principal and Special Education Liaison

Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, WI
08.2018 - Current
  • Collaborate directly with School Principals, Program Managers, and the Dean of Students for the betterment of students with and without disabilities.
  • Created tools to collect data and help improve students goal achievements by 15%.
  • Coordinated efficient use of Summer School funds needed for classroom teachers.
  • Created policies and procedures for teaching staff, student services staff, and the District Support Center during Summer School sessions.
  • Hold weekly department check-in meetings to determine the ongoing needs of students and staff during Summer School sessions.
  • Plan room assignments, communicate assignments, and ensure accommodations are applied correctly for ACT and ACT Aspire examinations.
  • Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.

Special Education Teacher

East Troy Community School District
East Troy, WI
08.2013 - 07.2018
  • Analyze PBIS data to develop school practices and policies.
  • Adapt curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
  • Develop inclusive pedagogical teaching techniques for general educators to meet the educational and social/emotional needs of students with disabilities.
  • Developed summative assessments based on Project-Based Learning strategies.
  • Increased goal achievement by 15% with data tracking tool.
  • Develop transition plans outlining specific steps to prepare students for high school, future career, or postsecondary study.
  • Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.

Education

Master's Degree - Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

University of Wisconsin
Madison
05-2018

Bachelor's Degree - Secondary Education

University of Wisconsin
Green Bay
01-2011

Skills

  • Collaborative problem solving between multiple stakeholders
  • Summer School administrative experiences
  • Game Management/Supervisor for athletic events
  • School improvement team member
  • Excellent with deadlines and paperwork
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Growth mindset
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaborative learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Faculty collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Set ambitious goals for both students and educators to motivate both parties to achieve their personal best and successfully implement long-term strategies with favorable outcomes.
  • 100% graduation rate of caseload students.
  • Developed a system to help student-athletes apply for scholarships.
  • Manages video recording system for school based athletic programs.

Timeline

Teacher, Principal and Special Education Liaison

Sun Prairie Area School District
08.2018 - Current

Special Education Teacher

East Troy Community School District
08.2013 - 07.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Secondary Education

University of Wisconsin

Master's Degree - Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

University of Wisconsin