Matthew Neeley
Cameron
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Cameron R-1 School District
08.2011 - Current
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge
- Fostered an environment conducive to open communication between teacher, student, parent relationships
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, implementation of best practices, professional development activities and sharing resources across grade levels
- Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting and engaging students with available resources
- Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions tailored towards specific learner needs while maintaining focus on overall class objectives
Substitute Teacher
Independence School District
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Enforced school rules and regulations while maintaining order within the classroom setting
- Demonstrated strong classroom management techniques to ensure a safe learning environment
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students
- Observed established classroom schedules to provide consistency for students
- Created an environment conducive to learning by setting clear expectations for student behavior while subbing
Education
Education Specialist Degree - Specialist-Generalist Degree
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO07.2025
Education Master’s Degree - Masters of Science in Education Curriculum & Instruction-General
NORTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY
Maryville, MO12.2023
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education w/ Reading Endorsement
Graceland University
Lamoni, Iowa05.2010
High School Diploma -
Lamoni High School
Lamoni, Iowa05.2002
Skills
- Technology integration
- Faculty collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative teaching strategies
- Assessment design
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative learning
- Pedagogical skills
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum mapping
- Feedback techniques
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Cameron R-1 School District
08.2011 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Independence School District
01.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education w/ Reading Endorsement
Graceland University
Education Specialist Degree - Specialist-Generalist Degree
Northwest Missouri State University
Education Master’s Degree - Masters of Science in Education Curriculum & Instruction-General
NORTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
Lamoni High School
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