Elementary Teacher High School
Resume:
Matthew Kotkin
Gilbert, Arizona 85297
************@*****.***
Professional Mission
To be part of a leadership community with an emphasis focused on student success and faculty support.
Education:
Master of Educational Leadership (Principalship) Med. May 2019
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Certificate in Elementary Education 1997
New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ
BA Communications 5-1994
Monmouth University Long Branch, NJ
Credentials:
Arizona Principal Certificate Expected May 2019
Arizona Standard Certificate 2000
Arizona Full Structured English Immersion Endorsement, K- 2008
C.P.I Blue Card Certified 2017
Teaching Expeerience:
Middle School Social Studies, SEL and Admin on call. Legacy Traditional School-East Mesa Guadalupe and Signal Butte
November 2022-
Current
Elementary Teacher, August 2011 to Present
Paragon Science Academy, Chandler, AZ Grades: 4th
Elementary Teacher, August 2011-2012
Sonoran Science Academy, Ahwatukee, AZ (Grades: 6th - 8th )
Elementary Teacher, August 2009-2011
Chandler Scholastic Academy, Chandler, AZ Grades: 3rd
Elementary Teacher, August 20052009
Center for Educational Excellence, Tempe, AZ (Grades: 6th-7th)
Elementary Teacher, August 2003-2005
Solon Senior Academy Charter School (Grades: 4, 7 & 8th )
Elementary Teacher, August 2001-2002
Tutor Time (Grades: K & 1)
High School and Elementary Teacher North Bergen High School September 1997-2000
(Grades 9-12 and 4th )
Administrative Experience
Administrative Principalship-Mentored by Mr. Selim, and Mr. Walker
Paragon Science Academy
Chandler, Arizona
Chairman of Sonoran Schools K-5 Social Studies Department
Observe, evaluate, and conference with certified employees
Lead professional learning community in instructional strategies, common formative assessments and curriculum alignment.
Collect, Analyze, and disseminate assessment data, with an emphasis on identifying assessment trends.
Monitor and evaluate IEP process working closely with Special Education Department Chair.
Leadership Roles:
Odyssey of the Mind- Team coach. Have students develop STEM projects for competition.
Curriculum Alignment: Working with Chief Curriculum Officer, Dr. McFann. To design the alignment of curriculum and state standards. Development of common curriculum maps, formative and summative assessments. To collaborate with the teachers involved in the history and science departments to ensure district on the same page.
Committee Involement:
Acting Dean of Students 2019: Handled all duties of the Dean of Students. Followed Sonoran School Guidelines on discipline policies and actions.
Three years as Disciplinary Chairman: In consultation with Mr. Walker Dean of Students I ran meetings following Sonoran School Guidelines on how to use Due Process and formulate an action plan when dealing with consequences for a student’s infraction.
Team Lead for 8th Grade Graduation: Find venue, refreshments, guest speakers, and programs.
Achievements:
Awarded Communications Award by Monmouth University 1994
A.I.M.S High Achievement in Language Arts 2013-201
References:
John Vorseth ESS Cordinator
2975 W. Linda Ln.
Chandler, Arizona 85224
Holy Schriner: Instructional Coach
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd,
East Mesa, Arizona 85212
Mrs. Sha Paraprofessional
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd,
East Mesa, Arizona 85212
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