Matthew Holmes
Bowling Green
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the middle and high school levels with improving state writing scores, adept at fostering critical thinking and motivating students through differentiated instruction. Skilled in classroom management and relationship building, I create engaging learning environments that enhance student achievement and promote a lifelong love for what I teach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
English III/IV Teacher
Green County High School
07.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and mastery of American and British Lit
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in assessing student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Created a strong writing environment that fostered one-on-one interaction to help students achieve proficient or higher writing for on-demand argumentative essays.
8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Moss Middle School
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of literary concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions to promote critical thinking and communication skills among students.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations to guide instructional decisions.
8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Integrated technology tools to enhance classroom engagement and streamline assignment submissions.
- Organized extracurricular activities that fostered a love for reading and writing among students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support academic success through COVID
Education
Master of Arts - Middle Grades English
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Differentiated instruction
- Motivating students
- Positive role model and mentor
Timeline
English III/IV Teacher
Green County High School
07.2025 - Current
8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Moss Middle School
07.2022 - 05.2025
8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
07.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Middle Grades English
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Western Kentucky University