Owen Matthess
Mesa,Arizona
Summary
Seasoned educator and content creator. Proven track record of student engagement through collaborative and project-based learning. Demonstrated expertise in online teaching and video production, achieving significant engagement growth. Excels in creating meaningful curriculum and fostering an environment of patience and empathy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian School
Gilbert, Arizona
08.2024 - Current
- Currently teaching Mathematics to 6th-grade students, as well as a History course and a Bible course.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
Content Creator
YouTube
Online, N/A
11.2023 - Current
- Produced and edited daily YouTube content focused on personal chess improvement, achieving consistent engagement and growth over the past year.
- Demonstrated proficiency in video production, editing, and optimization, enhancing viewer experience and promoting continuous personal development in chess.
ESL Teacher
South Korea
Seoul
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Planned and taught engaging lessons for students each week in a variety of subjects.
- Developed school curriculum so that lessons were more meaningful and beneficial to students.
- Evaluated students through standardized testing, public speaking, and project based work.
- Graded and assessed students to school policies.
Education
Teaching Certification - Education
Moreland University
Online11-2022
Master of Arts - MFA in Film Producing
Regent University
Virginia Beach05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Media
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA05-2014
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Student engagement
- Online teaching experience
- Patience and empathy
- Engaging presentation style
- Age-appropriate instruction
- Goal setting and tracking
- Strong analytical skills
Affiliations
- Chess
- Volleyball
- Content Creation
Accomplishments
- Published 2 children's books
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher
Gilbert Christian School
08.2024 - Current
Content Creator
YouTube
11.2023 - Current
ESL Teacher
South Korea
08.2017 - 12.2021
Teaching Certification - Education
Moreland University
Master of Arts - MFA in Film Producing
Regent University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Media
Geneva College
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