Matthew Watts

Mod/Severe Teacher: Pre-Algebra, Life Science, World History, US History, PE, VAPA, & Digital Citizenship

• Constructed annual goals and benchmarks for caseload of 9 students that expanded current levels of performance
• Cultivated functional life skills program designed to meet needs of 21 Autistic and 15 Intellectual Disabled students
• Spearheaded implementation of curriculum to classrooms of 9-12 students
• Planned, formulated and framed goals, policies, and activities designed to focus on adaptive living skills
• Built relationships with external stakeholders, service providers and agencies to promote student success

Godinez Fundamental High School, Santa Ana, Ca.
Mild/Mod Education Specialist and RSP Math Teacher (Fall 2016-Winter 2021)

• Caseload management of 24 students with Learning Disabilities
• Proctored exams for RSP students to promote educational growth
• Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation
• 100% caseload graduation rate
• Program design and mentored Summer School Leadership cohort of 46 student athlete leaders
• College Preparatory Mathematics certified

Mod/Severe Education Specialist and Teacher (Fall 2013-Spring 2016)

• Coordinated token economy program that supported 38 students with Emotional Disturbance
• Supervised team of 12 instructional assistants to maintain educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards
• Pursued professional development to enhance classroom management strategies

McFadden Intermediate School, Santa Ana, Ca.
Mod/Severe Education Specialist, English and Science Teacher (Spring 2012-Summer 2013)

• Restructured and established program for 18 students identified with Emotional Disturbance
• Managed and mentored 6-member team of instructional assistants
• Selected curriculum and textbooks for 4 classrooms at school site
• Monitored expenditures related to token economy system in order to remain within budgets and improve incentives

Troy High School, Fullerton, Ca.

• Varsity Running Backs and Special Teams Coordinator
  Head JV Football Coach
• CIF 1st round 2021 and 2022
• Multiple Offensive running backs receiving All League designation
• Running back(s) receiving League MVP, All CIF, and Offensive Player of Year

Godinez Fundamental High School, Santa Ana, Ca.
Head Varsity Football Coach (2020-2021)

• Established strong team culture and instilled core values in football program of 95 student athletes
• Promoted and created Grizzly Football Boosters that comprised of 12 parents and community leaders
• Scheduled and oversaw robust calendar of games, practices, special events and fundraisers
• Nominated 2020 OCADA Coach of Character

Varsity Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Football Coach (2015-2020)

• Associate Head Coach
• Head JV Football Coach
• Character Development Coach
• Created, installed offensive systems and called offense on game days
• Orange Coast League Champions 2016 and 2017, CIF 2nd round 2015-2017
• Multiple Offensive players receiving All League designation, player(s) receiving League MVP and All CIF

Head Freshman/Assistant Football Coach (2008-2015)

• Freshman Orange Coast League Champions 2008-2011, 2013, 2014
• Impacted on average 45-60 student athletes per season

Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach (2009-2019)

• Overall record 169-114
• Orange Coast League Champions 2015 and 2017, CIF semi-finals 2015, CIF quarterfinals 2013 and 2017
• Participated in CIF playoffs in 8 out of 10 seasons
• Multiple players receiving All League designation, League MVP, 1st team All CIF, (2) OC Player of Week

Varsity Assistant/Head Freshman Baseball Coach (2009-2012)

• Multiple players receiving All League designation

Varsity Assistant Track and Field Coach (2016-2019)

• Orange Coast League Champions 2016-2018