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, CA01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06-2024
High School Diploma -
Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, CA06-2018
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