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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Professional Development
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Travis Matthews

Wylie,TX

Summary

Dynamic and disciplined educator dedicated to fostering growth in cognitive, social, and behavioral areas for low-performing students. Expertise in employing diverse teaching methods and strategies that promote unity and critical thinking within the classroom. Actively engaged in curriculum development, special education initiatives, and professional development programs at campus and district levels, ensuring a collaborative approach to educational excellence. Renowned for creating a safe, engaging, and progressive learning environment while building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to achieve optimal outcomes.

Professional leader with proven track record in driving departmental success. Expert in team collaboration, adaptive to changing needs, and focused on achieving results. Strong skills in strategic planning, resource management, and conflict resolution. Known for reliability and fostering positive work environment.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Hudson Middle School
Sachse, TX

Honors Texas History/Department Head/GT Campus Liaison
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • TEA Master Designated Teacher (TIA)
  • Achieved high level recognition for student assessment scores with 20% and higher Masters on Social Studies STAAAR
  • Facilitated Spring Curriculum night
  • Family and Community Engagement Campus Leader
  • Facilitated the Welcoming Walk-through with parents and community members
  • Campus Core Team Admiration Designee
  • Worked on several TEA/Person STAAR/TTAP Committees from Item analysis, to TTAP goal setting, and Range finding for the Social Studies STAAR

University of Phoenix
Remote

Adjunct Online Faculty
01.2013 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Instructed a class on Educational Assessment for Graduate Students
  • Worked within the organizational structure to deliver instruction in the online environment
  • Provided quality feedback to students, work on continued instructional research, and continue professional development
  • Worked to refine and adapt the curriculum to changes involving assessment and evaluation
  • Recognized as a Distinguished Faculty member (2014-2015)
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Lakeside Middle School
Little Elm, TX

Texas History/U.S. History/Sheltered ESL U.S. History
01.2015 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Collaborated with Subject Area Teams in the creation of lessons and PBL units
  • Effectively managed a diverse student population
  • Chairperson of Campus ESL Sheltered Classroom Committee
  • Participant in the Instructional Leadership Academy headed by the Superintendent
  • InTAcT (Instructional Technology Action Team) member, which resulted in the incorporation of technology in the classroom

Jasper High School/Robinson M.S.
Plano, TX

World Geography/World History Teacher (Texas History)
01.2010 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Responsible for implementing grade level curriculum in World Geography/World History, including team collaboration for the creation of curricular lessons for Geography and History.
  • Achieved 90%+ passing the Geography EOC
  • Trained in Curriculum by Design (CDI) and curriculum writing.
  • Use Positive Behavior Supports in the classroom.
  • Serve as a member of the Campus Crisis Prevention and Intervention team, and Administrative Substitute.
  • Provided leadership by filling in for the Dean of Students, leading the Plano ISD Educational Foundation's Touch the Heart of a Child Campaign, and organizing and implementing a Staff Appreciation Night.
  • Provide administrative support as needed by campus administration

Greenville Alternative Education Program
Greenville, TX

Lead Teacher Disciplinary Alternative School
01.2007 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Instituted changes that resulted in 900%+ increase in students passing Math TAKS
  • Served on standing District Response to Intervention (RTI) Design Committee
  • Instituted changes that resulted in 1200% increase in students passing all Social Studies TAKS
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a Disciplinary Alternative Education program that includes four teachers and forty students
  • Managed four fellow teachers to the direction and scope of Greenville Disciplinary Alternative School in achieving goals and progress
  • Supervised scheduling, administrative paperwork, and administration of discipline, and coordination amongst three campuses
  • Suggested campus improvement to director of Alternative Schools/Campus Administrator, and implement said changes
  • Advocated for at-risk students by coordinating resources and support services effectively.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.

Education

TAMU Commerce
Commerce

Ed. D. from Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction in Higher Education
01.2013

University Overview

Dissertation on The Need for a Coaches Certification Program in Texas High School Athletics: A Study of Athletic Director Perceptions towards a Comprehensive State Examination for Coaches.

TAMU Commerce
Commerce

Master of Science from Secondary Education
01.2006

University Overview

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
01.2000

University Overview

Skills

  • Student Evaluation and Assessment
  • Family and Community Engagement
  • Instructional Coaching
  • Support for Diverse Students
  • Staff Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Consensus Building
  • Task Delegation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Effective Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Building
  • Goal Setting and Performance Monitoring
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team building
  • Goals and performance
  • Training and development
  • Staff management
  • Team supervision
  • Motivational leadership
  • Project management
  • Computer skills

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

· Part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) Design Team District-wide committee, and Student Success Team (SST) Campus Leader. (2008-2010)

· Campus Crisis Prevention, with CPI Certification, and Intervention Team Leader (2008-Present)

· Curriculum by Design (Curriculum Design Institute) trained (2014-2015)

· Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) trained (2015)

Certification

  • Social Studies (8-12) – Standard Texas Certificate
  • 4-8 Generalist – Standard Texas Certificate
  • Physical Education (EC-12) – Standard Texas Certificate
  • Principal (EC-12) – Standard Texas Certificate

Timeline

Honors Texas History/Department Head/GT Campus Liaison
Hudson Middle School
01.2017 - Current
Texas History/U.S. History/Sheltered ESL U.S. History
Lakeside Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Adjunct Online Faculty
University of Phoenix
01.2013 - 01.2019
World Geography/World History Teacher (Texas History)
Jasper High School/Robinson M.S.
01.2010 - 01.2015
Lead Teacher Disciplinary Alternative School
Greenville Alternative Education Program
01.2007 - 01.2010
TAMU Commerce
Ed. D. from Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction in Higher Education
TAMU Commerce
Master of Science from Secondary Education
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science

Professional Development

Professional Development
  • Part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) Design Team District-wide committee, and Student Success Team (SST) Campus Leader., 2008-01-01 to 2010-01-01
  • Campus Crisis Prevention, with CPI Certification, and Intervention Team Leader, 2008-01-01 to Present
  • Curriculum by Design (Curriculum Design Institute) trained, 2014-01-01 to 2015-01-01
  • Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) trained, 2015-01-01
  • Project Based Learning, 2015-01-01
  • TIA Master Teacher, 2024-01-01 to 2029-01-01
  • GT Workshop Facilitator – Campus Trainings

Personal Information

Personal Information
Title: Classroom Manager/Teacher/Administrator

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$9/yr - $90000/yr

Publications

Publications
  • The need for a coaches certification program in Texas high school athletics: A study of athletic director perceptions towards a comprehensive state examination for coaches, Doctoral Dissertation, Matthews, T., 2013-01-01, ProQuest Digital Dissertations, http://search.proquest.com/docview/1372812098
  • Coaches and the law: A study of the training of coaches in the United States, Matthews, T., Waller, L., 2016-01-01, Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 7, 1, 475-479, http://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/mjss/article/view/8698/8356