Matthew Watson
Wake County Public Schools
Clayton,NC
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated and experienced elementary educator committed to creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment where all students can thrive. Builds strong, meaningful relationships with students while fostering respect, confidence, and a love of learning. Collaborative and supportive team member who works closely with colleagues and families to promote student success and a positive school community. Effectively incorporates school values and expectations into daily instruction, classroom routines, and community involvement. Passionate about helping students grow academically, socially, and personally while creating a classroom where every child feels valued and supported.
Work History
Classroom Teacher 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
20 Years 2 Months- Teacher of the Year (2015–2016)
- Grade Chair/Team Leader – 7 Years
- Student Support Team Leader
- School Leadership Team Member
- School Improvement Team Member
- PBIS Committee Member & Former Chair
- Mentor Teacher & Peer Observer
- Facilitated Professional Learning Team (PLT) Meetings
- Led Professional Development in Mathematical Discourse
- Developed 4th- and 5th-Grade Mathematics Curriculum Maps for Wake County Schools
- Canvas School Representative
- DreamBox Champion
- Implemented Student Data Notebooks to Support Data-Driven Instruction
- Implemented Daily Café Reading Program
- Implemented STAR Books to Promote Student Reading
- Implemented 5th-Grade Leadership Program Based on The 7 Habits
- Introduced Educational Technology Tools, Including Edmodo and ClassDojo, to Strengthen Parent-Student Communication
- Implemented a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Classroom Initiative
- Collaborated in Team Teaching with CCR for Writing Instruction
- Coordinated 5th-Grade Washington, D.C. Field Trip
- Planned and Led 5th-Grade Formal Celebration
- Established and Led Student Enrichment Programs, Including Boys Club, Student Council, and Chess Club
- Supported School Transition to a Multi-Track Schedule
Golf Shop Attendant
4 Years- Ran Front Desk
- Set Up Tournaments
Tour Director
4 Years- Guide and Facilitate tours of Washington D.C. and Williamsburg, VA.
Education
Masters of Education - Math
Concentration: Elementary Math
Bachelors of Arts - Education
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development & Lesson Planning
Data-Driven Instruction
Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring
Literacy & Mathematics Instruction
Student Engagement & Relationship Building
Educational Technology Integration
Parent & Family Communication
Professional Collaboration & Teacher Mentoring
Timeline
Golf Shop Attendant
The Neuse Country Club
01.2018 - 01.2022Read More
Tour Director
Holbrook Field Trips
01.2016 - 01.2020Read More
Classroom Teacher 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
Wake County Public Schools
07.2006 - CurrentRead More
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Masters of Education from Math
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West Liberty University
Bachelors of Arts from Education
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