About Matthew G.
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English Teacher
Aug, 2003 - Jun, 2012Timberlane Regional High School
I taught freshmen English, Junior American Literature, Senior Short Story, Senior Creative Writing Workshop I and Senior Creative Writing Workshop II, as well as advised the Poetry Club and co-advised the Arts and Literary Magazine, As We Are. I also coached J.V. Girls Volleyball, Winter Track and Field, and Spring Track and Field from 2003 -- 2010.
Language Arts Teacher
Aug, 2014 - Jul, 2017College Park Academy
I taught eighth grade Language Arts using a blended-learning approach comprised of an online curriculum which places the bulk of the responsibility on the students while I supplement their learning with additional materials (novellas, drama, creative writing, etc.) I also advise the Poetry Club and plan / host bi-monthly thematic showcases featuring students and community members (Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, Poetry and Jazz Month, etc.)
English Teacher
Aug, 2013 - Jun, 2014Paul International High School
I taught ninth and tenth grade English using novels and a part-time Asia Society curriculum, as well as advised the Poetry Club. I also taught a Permaculture quarterly elective for sophomores interested in alternative building practices.
8th Grade Language Arts
Aug, 2012 - Jun, 2013Fred Lynn Middle School
I taught eighth grade Language Arts according to the Virginia State Standards and advised the Poetry Club.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Sep, 1995 - May, 1999University of New Hampshire
MST
Sep, 2004 - Jan, 2008University of New Hampshire
Certifications
English / Language Arts, 6-12
Dec, 2008State of New Hampshire
Experienced Educator Certificate / Highly Qualified
English / Language Arts, 7-12
May, 2015State of Maryland
Experienced Educator Certificate / Highly Qualified
English / Language Arts, 7-12
Sep, 2012Virginia
Experienced Educator Certificate / Highly Qualified
Awards
2011 NorthBeast Slam Champion
Oct, 2011NorthBeast (MA, NH, ME area poetry slam collective)
Finalist in 2014 Stephen Dunn Poetry Prize
Oct, 2014Solstice Lit Magazine
Affiliations
National Council of Teachers of English
Sep, 2006The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education. This mission statement was adopted in 1990:
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English
Native Proficiency
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