Tia T. Matthews
Lexington
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Math / Pre-Algebra Teacher
Lexington Christian Academy
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Created lessons and testing materials to facilitate learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
Junior High Teacher
Lexington Christian Academy
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented curriculum for multi-grade level instruction.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques and methods to meet the needs of all students.
- Integrated technology into student curriculum and learning experiences.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience.
- Maintained an accurate teaching record and monitored learning performance.
- Provided feedback on student progress; prepared and evaluated students’ performance to monitor progress.
- Communicated cooperatively with peers, colleagues and parents to meet teaching goals and ethical standards.
- Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources.
- Digital Literacy Teacher 9/2017 – 6/2019
- Project Lead the Way Teacher (Design and Modeling) 9/2017 – 6/2019
- Financial Literacy Teacher 8/2018 – 6/2019
Lexmark International
Software Training Experts, INC
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed curriculum, built training content and materials, and executed training for global system change projects for an organization of over 2800 employees.
- Developed and managed the strategy, plan and execution of deliverables for system implementation and global adoption through sponsorship, communication, learning, resistance and reinforcement tactics.
- Designed customer facing and internal end-user system and process training material.
- Crafted and delivered succinct messaging for global communications and executive presentations.
- Provided direct support and coaching to first line managers and supervisors as they helped their direct reports through transitions.
- IT Change Management Architect 6/2016–6/2017
- Global Organizational Change Management Architect 8/2011–6/2016
Library Media Specialist / Technology Integration Specialist
Jessamine County Board of Education
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Integrated technology into student curriculum and learning experiences.
- Designed and implemented a Library Media curriculum based on learning standards.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience.
- Maintained an accurate teaching record and monitored learning performance.
- Communicated cooperatively with peers, colleagues and parents to meet teaching goals and ethical standards.
- Implemented an automated card catalog and material check out software.
- Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources.
Intermediate Teacher / Primary Teacher
Jessamine County Board of Education
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Designed and implemented curriculum for multi-grade level instruction.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques and methods to meet the needs of all students.
- Integrated technology into student curriculum and learning experiences.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience.
- Maintained an accurate teaching record and monitored learning performance.
- Provided feedback on student progress; prepared and evaluated students’ performance to monitor progress.
- Communicated cooperatively with peers, colleagues and parents to meet teaching goals and ethical standards.
- Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources.
Education
Certified Change Management Professional -
Prosci
01.2011
Master of Arts in Education - School Media Librarian
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.2002
Elementary Education Teaching Certification - undefined
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Housing and Interior Design
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01.1992
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Collaborative learning experience
- Data-driven instruction
- Innovative lesson design
- Student records management
- Tailored teaching methods
- Student assessment
- Strong verbal communication
Teacher / Educational Support
- Successful classroom teacher - 6 years, Library Media Specialist and Technology Resource Teacher - 2 years
- Successfully created a loving and safe classroom environment, conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity and abilities of the students
- Highly proficient Google Suite as well as a variety of Microsoft and Adobe applications - including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Photoshop, and Adobe Captivate
- Experience in curriculum development
Professional Development and Activities
- Curriculum and Standards District Representative for Social Studies
- Curriculum and Standards District Representative for Language Arts
- Served as school Technology Integration Specialist
- Teacher representative on School Site Based Council
Timeline
6th Grade Math / Pre-Algebra Teacher
Lexington Christian Academy
08.2019 - 05.2022
Junior High Teacher
Lexington Christian Academy
09.2017 - 06.2019
Lexmark International
Software Training Experts, INC
06.2016 - 06.2017
Library Media Specialist / Technology Integration Specialist
Jessamine County Board of Education
01.2009 - 01.2011
Intermediate Teacher / Primary Teacher
Jessamine County Board of Education
01.1996 - 01.2002
Master of Arts in Education - School Media Librarian
Eastern Kentucky University
Elementary Education Teaching Certification - undefined
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Housing and Interior Design
University of Kentucky
Certified Change Management Professional -
Prosci
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