Madeline Matthews256 18th Ave, South, South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55075 (651) 968-7046

madmarmatthews@gmail.com EducationBachelor of Science in Education, Drake University 2014

Secondary English 5-12Middle School English 5-8Middle School Math 5-8

Bachelor of Arts in Writing, Drake University 2014Relevant ExperiencesMathnasium Learning Center West Des Moines, IowaInstructor May 2013- Present

Trained to guide 1st -12th grade students through developing math skills and help with homework. Practice different instructional techniques using manipulatives when necessary.

Valley Southwoods 9th Grade High School West Des Moines, IowaStudent Teacher March 14, 2014-Present

Student taught ninth grade language arts and literature. Responsible for planning with curriculum provided. I worked with my cooperating teacher, as well as others within the English Department to blend my own approach with previously established and practiced approaches to Romeo and Juliet. I also participated in professional development opportunities, contributing my own ideas in terms of responding to threats, managing/combating learning gaps, ideas for block scheduling, etc.

Southeast Polk High School Pleasant Hill, IowaStudent Teacher January 27-March 10, 2014

Student taught three sections of English I, two sections of English II, and a section of Introduction to Composition. Planning for each of these, teaching full-time for two weeks, and attending teacher in-service days.

Drake Community Press Des Moines, IowaWriting/Editing Intern May 2013-December 2014

Assisted in the making of The Ones I Bring With Me/Los Que Llevo Conmigo, a book published and sold on behalf of the non-profit Al Exito. Helped gather information, conducted interviews, wrote stories. Collaborated with a team of editors and non-profit as well as helped plan and teach a junior editor camp to middle school girls.

Urbandale Middle School Urbandale, IowaPracticum Student October-November 2013

Observed and assisted in seventh grade general math as well as seventh grade algebra for total of thirty hours. Attended two planning team meetings. Planned and carried out two lessons.

Saydel High School Des Moines, IowaPracticum Student September-November 2013

Observed and assisted in ninth grade English classroom for total of forty hours. Attended professional development meetings as well as fully planned and carried out two lessons.

Des Moines Parks and Recreation Des Moines, IowaQuick Start Tennis Instructor Seasonally, September 2010-November 2012

Taught 5-7 year old children the basics of tennis. Demonstrated proper form organized games and drills for them to develop basic skills. Managed up to seven young children at one time. Differentiated activities based on player skill level.