Matthew Skinner

2112 Lakeshore Crossing North East, Atlanta GA 30324 • mskinner4213@gmail.com • (678)-613-1019

I am a highly motivated educator and customer service professional. As a teacher, I have learned how to create strategies
and procedures to ensure a successful, productive environment on a daily basis.. I am a self-directed problem solver who
is seeking to leverage my experience in customer service and education into a role as an impactful full time educator.

WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2018- Present Tutorshops Homework Club Alpharetta, Georgia
Director/Teacher
● Provide students k-8 a safe after school environment
● Establish accountability, give direction, and assist with homework and projects
● Maintain open communications with parents and set expectations
● Help students prepare for standardized tests (Georgia Milestones)
● Give assistance with and keep records of all student online workshop accounts
● Set an example for students to model in work ethic and focus
● Certified Fulton County Substitute Teacher since November 2019
● Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning State-Approved Certified Director

Nov 2014 - May 2015 Lindley Sixth Grade Academy Mableton, Georgia
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Student Teacher
● Crafted a standards based, culturally relevant curriculum adhering to the school’s interdisciplinary theme and
Georgia’s educational standards
● Participated in creation of Individualized Educational Programs and 504 plans grounded in the needs of the
students.
● Utilized positive, creative solutions to overcome the challenges of working with over 120 students within a Title 1
School

Aug 2014 - Nov 2014 King Springs Elementary Smyrna, Georgia

Georgia State University Student Teacher
● Assisted with a fifth-grade classroom to provide support to the faculty and cultivate teaching experience
● I created reading activities and emphasized culturally relevant pedagogy
● Observed the teaching styles presented in several classrooms to gain better insight into many effective teaching
techniques

EDUCATION
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Education, Major: Middle Level Education Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

Dean’s List Spring 2015

Georgia Highlands College Marietta, GA

Associate of General Studies Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

Skills
● Georgia Professional standards Commission Certification Number: 1503133
● CPR/ First Aid License Number: 1439487730
● Public speaking/On-Air persona work
● Proficient in Remote/Online Learning using Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Skype, and Teams
● Integrating Technology in the classroom
● Experience coaching basketball and volleyball
Link to Educational Portfolio: http://mskinnerportfolio.weebly.com/