Matthew Niu
Blackfoot
Summary
Creative Teacher offering 12 years of experience developing and implementing science course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher – Middle School Science
Snake River Jr. High
08.2016 - Current
- Developed engaging course plans to include essential standards in accordance with state requirements and Next Gen
- Science standards
- Assisted in administrative duties, teacher development, and teacher evaluations
- Reviewed IEP, 504, and ILLP plans to develop differentiated lessons based on student needs
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a classes
- Implemented intervention strategies and differentiated instruction strategies to ensure all students developed mastery of the standards
- Coached and assisted in directing marching band and pep band
- Instructed drivers education both in the classroom and on the road
Teacher – Middle School Science, HS Economics
Imagine Prep
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed engaging course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Reviewed IEP, 504, and ILLP plans to develop differentiated lessons based on student needs
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a classes
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
- Coached MS soccer and HS volleyball
Financial Service Consultant
Bank of the West
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting a loan
- Educated customers on the variety of loan products and available credit options
- Executed the loan origination process, including ordering credit reports, appraisals and preliminary title reports
- Adhered to all federal and state compliance guidelines relative to retail mortgage lending
- Gathered relevant information to build new account proposals and recommendations
Substitute Teacher
Coolidge Unified School District
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among classes
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions
- Followed and Implemented lesson plans left by teachers
Insurance Agent
Farmers Insurance
12.2006 - 04.2010
- Interviewed prospective clients to learn about their financial needs and to discuss any existing coverage
- Processed applications, payments, corrections, endorsements and cancellations
- Promoted agency products to customers in person, on the telephone and in writing
- Developed productive working relationships with car dealers, loan processors and other business partners in the community
- Presented and clearly explained insurance policy options to clients based on their needs and goals
Sales Representative
Verizon Wireless
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations
- Demonstrated that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency
- Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2021
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction – Methods and Curriculum, Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, Oregon01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Boise State University
Boise, ID01.2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID01.2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Oakley High School
Oakley, ID01.1996
Skills
- [State] teaching credential
- Alternative dispute resolution training
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Student assessment
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP planning
- Technology integration
- Curriculum implementation
Certification
Principal PreK-12
Biological Science 6-12
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher – Middle School Science
Snake River Jr. High
08.2016 - Current
Teacher – Middle School Science, HS Economics
Imagine Prep
07.2013 - 06.2016
Financial Service Consultant
Bank of the West
06.2011 - 07.2013
Substitute Teacher
Coolidge Unified School District
09.2010 - 05.2011
Insurance Agent
Farmers Insurance
12.2006 - 04.2010
Sales Representative
Verizon Wireless
09.2004 - 12.2006
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction – Methods and Curriculum, Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Boise State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of Southern Idaho
High School Diploma - undefined
Oakley High School
Principal PreK-12
Biological Science 6-12
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
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