RYAN MATHEWS

7285 Bluewater Dr. Apt. 29, Clarkston, MI 48348

(248) 882-5595, rkmathew@oakland.edu

Objective

A teaching position in a secondary school where I can impart knowledge and enthusiasm
for life-long learning.

Education

Oakland University, Rochester Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, English
Secondary Teacher Certification in English and History
Deans List Oakland University
Received Academic Honors

Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan

Teaching
Experience

April 2016
GPA 3.56
Winter 2016
2012-2013
Winter 2011
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Winter 2013
Fall 2009

Avondale High School, Auburn Hills, MI

Sep Apr 2016
Student teaching, 11th - 12th grade English classrooms
Ongoing learning in regards to teaching students in a variety of English courses
Aided in SAT preparation and administration of the SAT as a room proctor
Taught lessons that were scaffold and centered around the Common Core State Standards
Holly High School, Holly, MI
Jan Jun 2015
Secondary field experience, 9th - 12th grade Language Arts, AP Govt, and Algebra I classrooms
Led classroom discussions, gave introductions to lessons (e.g. SCOTUS in AP Govt)
Graded students work, provided feedback and further instruction when requested
Co-taught lessons with teacher (e.g. exercises in grammar for 9th grade students)
Took attendance in classes in order to learn students names as well as pass out handouts and
other materials to students

Lake Orion High School, Lake Orion, MI

Jan Apr 2013
Secondary field experience, 9th -11th grade Language Arts classroom
Walked 11th grade students through an ACT sample exercise in order to prepare them for their
upcoming testing
Took attendance on multiple occasions in order to learn students names and allow the teacher
to expedite and maximize classroom instruction time
Built relationships with students of all ages, as well as the teaching staff
Graded worksheets and became familiar with the grade book program on teachers computers

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Skills

Abbott Middle School, West Bloomfield, MI

Jan Apr 2013
Middle School field experience, 6th grade Language Arts classroom and AVID tutoring
Prepared SMART Board presentations for Geography and Language Arts on multiple occasions
Worked with students on a range of subjects in order to expand student minds and present
them with a hands-on learning environment to more effectively approach homework
Learned best practices in language arts, guided reading groups, and arranged center activities

Activities/
Interests

Inspiration
Data Director
Audacity
Digital Projector
MS Word
Adobe Photoshop
iMovie
Google Earth
MS Excel
MS Office
CPR and First Aid Certification, April 2015
Multiple team and individual sports, coaching
Writing and reading

Power School
GradeQuick
MS PowerPoint
Web Design
Moodle

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Philosophy

A positive self-esteem is essential for all young adults if they are to learn and develop in healthy
ways. Designing an atmosphere where they are not afraid to take risks and fail is central to creating
inner strength, motivation, and a lifelong desire to achieve and excel.

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!RYAN MATHEWS
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!Professional Education Classes Completed Prior to Student Teaching
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Course Title

Course
Credit

Intro to Secondary Education

Educational Psychology for K-12

Educators
Teaching Reading

Approaches to Teaching Literature

and Composition

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Teaching in Content Areas

!Subject Area Concentrations

!English Major Class List

Course

Course

History Minor Class List

Credit

Credit

Literature of Ethnic America

Intro American History Before 1877

Fundamentals of Grammar:
History of English Language

Intro American History Since 1877

American Literature

Jacksonian America

Shakespeare

Modern African History Since 1800

British Literature

Civil War / Reconstruction

1850-1876

Approaches to Teaching

History of African-American People

Literature and Composition

British Literature of the Restoration
and 18

Biography

American Literature 1920-1950

Advanced Critical Writing

Modern Literature

English Capstone