Matthew U Blankenship Resume

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1251 Berkley Road, Auburndale, FL 33823  863-651-6212  [email protected]

Professional Profile Dedicated educator looking to make a difference. Demonstrated abilities include:  3 years of successful high school teaching experience with both extremes in learning abilities;  organized and self motivated; and  excellent communication and leadership skills.

Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way. George Evans

Education, Honors, and Certifications M.A. in Educational Leadership University of South Florida, FL. Expected May 2010 B.A. in British and American Literature University of South Florida, FL. 2006 A.A. in Liberal Arts Polk Community College, Winter Haven, FL. 2003 Golden Key International Honor Society University of South Florida – Inducted 2004 Teaching Certifications English grades 6 – 12 Social Studies 6 – 12 English to Speakers of Other Languages K – 12 Reading Endorsement, K - 12 Teacher Leadership Recognition Awards School Year 08 – 09: Man’s Best Friend School Year 07 – 08: Making the Difference School Year 06 – 07: Going the Extra Mile Polk County Committee of the Year Literacy, Leadership, and Learning Team, Member, School Year 08 - 09

Employment Auburndale High School, Auburndale, FL August 2006 – Current Teacher, A P Human Geography, Reading 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 965-6200

Auburndale High School, Auburndale, FL August 2008 - Current Afterschool FCAT Reading Tutor 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 965-6200

Auburndale High School, Auburndale, FL August 2006 – Current 10th Grade Class Adviser 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 965-6200

Auburndale High School, Auburndale, FL August 2006 – Current Future Educators of America Adviser 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 965-6200

Polk State College As needed basis Adjunct Professor - Reading Success 1 999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 297-1000

PCSB Summer FCAT Program May 2008 – June 2009 Teacher, Reading 1250 Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 (Program Discontinued – lack of funding)

References DJ Dynes, Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Auburndale High School [email protected] 863-965-6200 Pat Butler, Reading Coach, Auburndale High School [email protected] 863-651-1164