Matthew Kobe

1252 Houseman Ave NE

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
517-861-6782
matthewkobe@gmail.com
Objective Statement
Empower students with the knowledge of science using culturally relevant pedagogies to engage and challenge
students using inquiry, application, and engineering.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum
o Michigan State University 2014 2016 (prospective)
W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowship 2014 Cohort
Cumulative GPA: 3.83
Master of Science in Conservation Biology
o Central Michigan University 2011 Present
Course Work Completion Date: 2013
Cumulative GPA: 4.00
Bachelor of Science in Biology with Microscopy Option
o Central Michigan University 2007 2011
Minor in Chemistry
Cumulative Biology GPA: 3.53
Certification
Secondary Education Biology (DA)
Secondary Education Integrated Science (DI) In progress (2017 prospective)
Teaching Experience
Science Teacher Great Lakes Cyber Academy
o Dates: September 2015 Present
Taught Biology, Honors Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology
Participated in various professional developments
Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI)
MACUL
Solution Tree: PLC at Work Institute
Participated in PLC designed to meet the needs of high achieving students
Provided one-on-one instruction to students
Created personal learning plans to meet student needs
Teaching Internship City High Middle School
o Dates: August 2014 June 2015
o Teaching Responsibilities: 8th Grade International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Biology
Created and implemented engaging lesson plans using Next Generation Science Standards to a
diverse group of students
Integrated activities that encouraged inquiry, application, and engineering design into each unit
Developed and utilized multiple types of formative and summative assessments
Collected and analyzed student growth data
Practiced classroom management skills and techniques to create an environment conducive to
learning
Led parent-teacher conferences
Attended various student activities and events after school
Participated in professional development meetings
Supervised an after school tutoring program

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Paraprofessional Gratiot Isabella Regional Education Service District at Alma High School
o Dates: January 2014 May 2014
o Teaching Responsibilities: Life Skills Moderate Cognitive Impairment
Taught various levels of reading, writing, and math
Managed and instructed students at job sites
Helped students develop the skills needed to be independent
Assisted in managing and implementing student IEPs
Adjunct Faculty Mid Michigan Community College
o Dates: January 2014 January 2014
o Teaching Responsibilities: General Biology
Developed lecture based instruction
Facilitated and managed labs
Substitute Teaching Professional Contract Management Inc.
o Dates: August 2013 January 2014
o Teaching Responsibilities: Various Schools and Various Subject Matters
Taught lesson plans provided by teacher
Developed classroom management techniques
Graduate Teaching Assistant Central Michigan University
o Dates: August 2011 December 2013
o Teaching Responsibilities: Quantitative Biology and General Biology
Responsible for weekly laboratory set ups
Prepared and provided weekly lectures
Graded lab reports, quizzes, and other student work
Advised and mentored students
Held office hours
Volunteer Experience
Elementary Youth Group Leader Ada Bible Church
College of Education Summer High School Scholars Program Michigan State University
Boys & Girls Club of Lansing
Upward Bound Michigan State University
Summer School Tutor J.W. Sexton High School
Junior High Youth Leader Mount Pleasant Community Church

Memberships
Michigan Science Teachers Association
Michigan Science Education Leadership Association
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
Honors and Achievements
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow
Deans List at Central Michigan University
o Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Fall 2013