Matthew Veverka
Summary
I am a passionate and motivated individual that is focused on helping others, especially children and people with disabilities. Having already earned two Associates degrees, I am currently in school to obtain a Bachelors of Individualized Studies where I am minoring in Child Psychology and Disability Studies. My previous interaction with kids that have disabilities at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare and Lionsgate Academy has motivated me to strive for a career that allows me to help and support the disability community. I am dedicated, compassionate, empathetic, and always looking for ways I can help improve others lives.
Work History
Lionsgate AcademyShoreview, MN
Job overview
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Work with students 1:1 1:2 and general classroom EA
Colin CareBloomington, MN
Job overview
- Preform care by assisting 10 year old client with down-syndrome with eating, bathroom, and play needs.
Gillette Children's Specialty HealthcareSaint Paul, MN
Job overview
- Coordinate with team to fabricate orthotics
- Collaborate with practitioner to digitally or physically modify model to their specifications
- Routinely operate sophisticated instruments to scan and create models
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures for new technology and processes
- Evaluate and conduct process improvement initiatives for the fabrication line
- Maintain detailed records of incoming and outgoing products
- Daily incorporation of safety precautions including proper use of PPE
Stillwater Family DentalStillwater, MN
Job overview
- Prepared and sterilized cleaning instruments
- Assisted dentists and hygienists with room turnover, setup, stocking, and charting for patient appointments
- Assisted with in-house lab work and processing out-of-location lab work
Education
Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN
University Overview
- Minors in Disability Studies and Child Psychology
- Establishing a local chapter of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society to recognize high achieving college and university students with disabilities
Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN
University Overview
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Graduated with High Distinction - 4.0 GPA
Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN
University Overview
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Graduated with High Distinction - 4.0 GPA
Related Volunteer Work
Best Buddies Minnesota Champion of the Year- Best Buddies- Grassroots Champion & 3rd Place Overall Champion- 2021
Best Buddies 5k- Best Buddies- Event Volunteer- 2021 and 2022
Child Life Nightly Activities- Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare- Aide 2018-2019
Interact with and accommodate inpatient children and families to support their emotional and mental wellbeing through a variety of activities
Adapted Bike Expo- Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare- Registration 2019
A yearly event to connect children and adults who have disabilities to local community recreation organizations
March Forth Run/Walk 5k- Boies Family- Course Volunteer 2019
Event to honor physical therapist Abby Boies and to benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Run Walk and Roll 5k- Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare- Course Volunteer 2018 and 2019
To advance research, fund financial assistance for families, and support the mission of Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Feed My Starving Children- Meal Packer 2013-2019
Worldwide nonprofit organization working to end world hunger through food distribution to developing countries
Skills
- Relationship-Building
- Cognitive Disability Knowledge
- Detail-oriented
- Desire to learn ASL
- Computer skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Adaptability
- Lifelong learner
References
Julie Flexhaug
Special Education Coordinator
Lionsgate Academy
jflexhaug15@gmail.com
(701) 238-5002
Jon Ziebol
Team Lead-Orthotic Technology specialist
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
JZiebol@gillettechildrens.com
(651) 313-1456
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