Tina Matthews

• Focused Literacy Instruction based upon Science of Reading Research.
• Individualized Data-Driven Instruction using Orton-Gillingham Interventions and methods.
• PLTW and STEM-focused Lessons
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum and make progress in their learning.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.

• Instructed groups of up to 5 students and provided individual support as needed. Researched-based methods included Science of Reading, Guided Reading Plus and Writer's Workshop.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
• Lead school-wide RTI program and assisted Classroom Teachers by providing training in mainstreaming data in PIVOT program which allowed all ACSC teachers access to our transient students and offer consistency in their remediation.

• Analyzed data to determine students requiring additional support in all areas of Literacy.
• Developed and implemented schedules for pull out small groups to provide Literacy Interventions.
• Provided Direct Instruction Intervention using SRA Reading Mastery, Corrective Reading and Expressive Writing Programs to small groups (Grades 1-6).
• Collaborated with Classroom Teachers and Administrators by providing individualized current levels of performance and establishing short and long term goals and objectives.

• Established RTI program and Intervention Support position to help struggling students (K-6th)
• Implemented "extra support" period for 7th -12th Grade students that were falling behind on assignments.
• Served as Test Coordinator for all Indiana Standardized Testing from 3rd -12th Grade.
• Lead Admissions Team in reviewing student applications and actively strived to increase diversity in student population.
• Partnered with Principal to attend Job Fairs to reviewed potential teachers for upcoming school year.
• Coached and observed teachers K-6th to provide instructional support and guidance in Best Practices.
• Classroom Teacher (K-2)

• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Resource Teacher for K-5th Grades Special Education Students in both Reading and Math Block Interventions
• Collaborated with 14 Classroom Teachers in scheduling and developing instruction for 40 students ranging K-5th Grades.
• (K-4th) Self-Contained Teacher for Special Education students with varying exceptionalities.
• Developed and implemented IEPs for all of my Resource and Self-Contained students.
• Served on school Student Study Team which assessed all aspects of qualifying students for Special Education Services.

Graduate Program (ongoing)