Matthew Mcewen's Resume

Matthew S. McEwen 428 E. Thunderbird Rd, Box 149 Phoenix, Arizona 85022 963-11-373-9676 [email protected] PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a full time elementary teacher. CERTIFICATIONS Elementary Classroom 1-8 / Elementary Biology 1-8 / ESL EDUCATION Masters of Education: Curriculum and Instruction: Reading and Language Arts University of Houston, December 2003 Bachelor of Science: Biology and Chemistry University of Houston, December 1997 TEACHING EXPERIENCE First Grade - Damascus Community School, Syria Plan and teach all subjects to first grade students, some of whom have limited or no English skills. Write standards based writing and math units based on the learning outcomes for first grade. Use leveled reading and math groups to meet the varying levels of the students. For 2 years co-planned and taught with the other 1st grade teacher. (August 2002 – present) First Grade – Treasure Forest Elementary, Houston, Texas For 2 years, taught students who were culturally and economically diverse in a self-contained classroom. Implemented components of a balanced literacy program and instructed students in leveled reading groups. (2000 – 2002) PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Math Curriculum Team Worked collaboratively to create a school-wide mission statement for math. Helped to develop school wide standards and grade level benchmarks for the school. Reviewed and adopted materials to reinforce standards (Everyday Math). (August 2003 – May 2004) Accreditation Team Worked with a team of teachers, parents, administration, and local community to identify the school strengths and weaknesses and developed personal improvement plans for growth of the school. (Spring 2005 – Present) Student Life Team Group planned and coordinated all student activities academically and extracurricular. Included: Year long house team events that comprised teams across the grade level to support educational goals (book month contests, math week) and to compete academically (game shows and being caught following school rules) and socially (relays and cooperative activities). Team also planned student and teacher performances and community time meetings with elementary students. (Fall 2004 – present) Elementary Musical Helped write and direct a group of 60 elementary students in two performances of the Wizard of Oz. (Spring 2005) Elementary After School Activities Planned and facilitated after school activities for all grade levels. (Fall 2002 – present)