Michele J. Matava
Farmington,CT
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise in curriculum development and innovative teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies/6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Griswold Middle School
Rocky Hill, CT
08.1998 - Current
- Led curriculum development for diverse educational settings, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and historical analysis skills.
- Mentored new teachers in effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate interdisciplinary approaches in social studies programs.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching of History
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03-2026
Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Science - Remedial Reading And Language Arts
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTBachelor of Science - Elementary Education W/ Concentration in Soc Sci
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTSkills
- #102 Remedial Reading
- #013 K-6 Elementary Education
- # 026 7-12 Social Studies
Timeline
Social Studies/6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Griswold Middle School
08.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Teaching of History
American College of Education
Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language
Walden University
Master of Science - Remedial Reading And Language Arts
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education W/ Concentration in Soc Sci
Central Connecticut State University