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Matthew Caha

Matthew Caha

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Innovative educator with experience in K-Eighth grade teaching. Known for effective communication and adaptability, successfully delivering engaging lessons while meeting diverse student needs. Committed to enhancing learning outcomes through creating and maintaining a positive learning environment while building student literacy and skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Westminster School District
Westminster, California
10.2025 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior, fostering respect and responsibility among students to enhance learning.
  • Adapted lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles, ensuring all students engaged with content.
  • Actively sought out ways to improve teaching methods or techniques through research or collaboration with colleagues.
  • Ensured compliance with district policies and procedures related to teaching practices.
  • Delivered engaging lessons for K-Eighth grade students, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Teacher's Assistant

The Wave Preschool and After School Program
Fountain Valley, California
06.2018 - 08.2025
  • Prepared classroom materials and supplies to support engaging educational activities.
  • Monitored student behavior, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment.
  • Updated parents on student progress and daily experiences to foster collaboration.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Facilitated one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to enhance student understanding of learning concepts.

Education

Single Subject Credential - Social Science

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
01-2026

Bachelor of Arts - History

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, CA
06-2018

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development according to California Social Science state standards
  • Development of project based student assessment
  • Frequently integrate and learn new educational technologies
  • Frequent parent communication to notify of areas needing improvement and communicate when students are showing improvement

Certification

Single Subject Teaching Credential- CSULB

References

  • Gabe Hall: Director at The Wave after school program

gabeh@beachpoint.com

(714) 655-9218

  • Brenda Ruiz-Bou: Social Science Teacher at Warner MS

bruiz-bou@wsdk8.us

(714) 894-7281

  • Shay Reardon: Assistant Principal at Westminster SD

sreardon@wsdk8.us

(714) 894-7281

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Westminster School District
10.2025 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

The Wave Preschool and After School Program
06.2018 - 08.2025

Single Subject Credential - Social Science

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts - History

California State University, Long Beach

High School Diploma -

Fountain Valley High School
Matthew Caha