Matthew Joyce
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
I am a mindful middle school teacher dedicated to preparing students for their future through the use of new technologies. While whole group instruction is important, Believe students learn best when engaged in group work to solve problems. Comfortable and familiar with small group instruction, having experience in implementing it during classes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Dual Language Math Teacher
District 89
08.2023 - Current
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
Wrestling Coach
District 89
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Mentored wrestlers in goal-setting strategies, helping them achieve their individual objectives throughout the season.
- Enhanced wrestler technique through focused one-on-one coaching sessions, leading to increased wins in competitions.
Student Teacher
Oakwood Elementary School
- Observe and instruct in a 5th grade classroom
- Facilitates engaging lessons using bridges math curriculum
- Deliver interactive read alouds using Fountas and Pinell
Clinician
Lakeside Elementary School
- Observed a 5th grade level classroom
- Created and delivered 10 lesson plans involving bridges math curriculum and the Fountas and Pinell
- Integrated multiple forms of technology into everyday instruction to aid in student comprehension
Student Teacher
Webster Stanley Middle School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Observe and instruct in a 7th grade math classroom
UWO Wrestler
UWO Wrestling Team
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Four year college athlete
T-Ball Site Coordinator
Arlington Heights Park District
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Supervising with T-Ball coaches and parents to create a safe environment for children to learn baseball
- Creating teams and distributing gear
- Setting up practices and games for coaches and players
- Navigating unforeseen situations with help from coaches
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (1-8)
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin06.2023
Skills
- First hand experience delivering instruction using Bridges math curriculum and HMH Education math curriculum
- Experienced delivering number corner lesson utilizing multiple modes of technology
- Can differentiate instruction and assessment for every student
- Skilled at using multiple modes of technology to aid student learning and to differentiate for student needs
- Motivate and support conscious discipline to encourage positive school behavior
- Experience incorporating social emotional learning material into classroom communities
- Executed instruction of whole group, small group, and individual math and reading interventions
- Executed instruction of whole group, small group, and individual math and reading interventions
- Executed instruction of whole group, small group, and individual math and reading interventions
Certification
06/2023, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence: Elementary Education and Mathematics, Elementary Education Mathematics Minor
Professional Development
- Project Wild Seminar, 01/2022, 12/2022
- Project Wet Seminar, 01/2022, 12/2022
- Project Aquatic Wild Seminar, 01/2022, 12/2022
Coaching Experience
T-Ball Coach, Arlington Heights Park District, Arlington Heights, IL, 06/2015, 08/2017, Facilitated practices teaching fundamentals of baseball, Taught children rules and safety guidelines to follow during baseball, Prepared players for T-ball or coach pitch games
Leadership Experience
T-Ball Site Coordinator, Arlington Heights Park District, Arlington Heights, IL, 06/2017, 08/2019, Supervising with T-Ball coaches and parents to create a safe environment for children to learn baseball, Creating teams and distributing gear, Setting up practices and games for coaches and players, Navigating unforeseen situations with help from coaches
References
- Korey Kleinhans, (262) 424-5577
- Chad Lemieux, (920) 420-7786
- Amber Tritt, (920) 379-0667
Timeline
Wrestling Coach
District 89
12.2023 - 03.2024
6th Dual Language Math Teacher
District 89
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Webster Stanley Middle School
01.2023 - 06.2023
UWO Wrestler
UWO Wrestling Team
09.2018 - 03.2022
T-Ball Site Coordinator
Arlington Heights Park District
06.2017 - 08.2019
Student Teacher
Oakwood Elementary School
Clinician
Lakeside Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (1-8)
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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