School High
Resume:
Karen J. Matthews
Dover, PA **315
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Objective: Seeking a position at a middle school (grades 4 – 8) to provide a positive learning environment for all students and to aid in the growth of young minds.
Certification: Middle Level Education with an English concentration
Education:
2011 – 2015 York College of Pennsylvania Bachelors of Arts: Education
York, PA 17403 Middle Level Education
GPA: 3.87 English Concentration
2007 – 2011 Harrisburg Area Community College Transfer: Education
York, PA 17404 Middle Level Education
Professional Experience:
August 2015 – present Day-to-day Substitute at Dover Area School District
Effectively followed lesson plans for a variety of courses
Substituted at the elementary school level
Substituted at the middle school level
Taught eight grade mathematics for eight consecutive days
Taught high school science for eighteen consecutive days
August -- November 2015 Long Term Substitute at Eastern York Middle School (6th grade ELA)
Utilized Skyward for grading and to take attendance
Taught Common Core Code X curriculum
Focused on hybrid learning
Tracked student scores for power standards
Received two hours of suicide prevention training
Received 7.5 hours of Common Core Code X training
Participated in parent/teacher conferences
Participated in Biztown
Received 6 additional hours of Continued Professional Education
January – May 2015 Student Teaching Northeastern Middle School (7th grade writing)
Created classroom materials
Chaperoned dance
Taught a drama unit in reading class
Delivered a daily writing intervention based off of benchmark scores
Assisted in a daily math intervention
Utilized Google Classroom, Study Island, and Sapphire
Differentiated instruction for students in learning support and emotional support
Collaborated with other educators
Effectively communicated with parents and staff
Field Experience:
Fall 2013 Trimmer Elementary (4th grade), West York School District
Lead a reading group
Prepared discussion questions and homework
Assisted teacher with projects
Dallastown Intermediate School (4th grade)
Researched and facilitated a lesson on persuasive writing
Assisted students with classroom assignments in math and social studies
Designed and taught an interactive math lesson on perimeter and area
Work Experience:
June 2000 – November 2015 Homewood at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover, PA 17331 (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Assisted residents on a skilled unit, on an assisted living unit, in the community, and on a dementia unit
Assisted residents with activities of daily living (bathing, eating, dressing, light housework, and physical therapy)
Provided residents with companionship
Worked every weekend while student teaching
2010 – 2012 Girl Scout Leader
Taught leadership skills
Planned, developed, and executed activities
Managed checkbook
References:
Christine O’Neill 717-***-**** Cooperating teacher at Northeastern
Franklin Herron 717-***-**** College Supervisor
Keith Shoemaker 717-***-**** Principal at Eastern York Middle School
Chuck Benton 717-***-**** Director of Career and Technical Education at Dover Area High School
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