MATTHEW AARON «LAST» 518.421.

9277
meac6305@fredonia.edu

1274 Acquetuck Road

Ravena, NY 12143

EDUCATION
State University of New York at Fredonia; Fredonia, NY
Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Childhood Education, expected May 2019
Concentration: Middle School Extension
Current GPA: 3.51/4.00

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Junior Field Experience; Dunkirk School #7, Grade 4 March 2018 - May 2018
Will be planning and teaching several lessons to the class, who primarily include those that struggle in math

• Sophomore Field Experience; Dunkirk Middle School, Grade 5 February 2017 - May 2017
Worked with students with special needs and disabilities. Helped students become more confident and time
efficient in their work

• Freshmen Field Experience; Dunkirk School #7, Grade 2 February 2016 - May 2016
Applied knowledge from undergraduate education courses about creative teaching methods to help students
become more self-motivated; taught lessons in social studies and science.

EMPLOYMENT
• Substitute Teacher Starting May 2018
Will be working with students in the Albany region school districts to improve students daily academic ability.

• Summer Camp Counselor June 2017 - August 2017

Taught several classes to campers, ages 6-15, primarily swimming and chess. Learned how to adapt teaching
and activities based on children of varying ages and skill sets. Helped some campers with making new friends
and gaining confidence and independence.
• Tutoring; Dunkirk Middle School, Grade 7 February 2017 - May 2017
Tutored students twice a week in social studies. Grades of tutees increased by the end of the school year,
and one tutee made a point to mention not only his improved grade but also greater knowledge and
confidence in vocabulary and reading compression.

• Summer Camp Counselor July 2016 - August 2016

Planned and taught serval activities for the campers. Lead the campers on day trips and learned how to stay
authoritative outside of a traditional classroom environment. Collaborated with the camp director and other
staff to make activities fun and engaging for all children.

• After School Counselor May 2016 - June 2016

Helped students with their homework. Planned indoor and outdoor activities for students, including sports,
arts and crafts, and games. Learned how to come up with activities on the spot, and be flexible, so that
students remained on task and engaged.

SKILLS
Integrative classroom technology, Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Kahoot

AWARDS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Eagle Scout, Dean’s List, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, History Honor Society, Sunday
School Teacher

TRANSCRIPT, & REFERENCES

Available upon request