Matthew Denny

Matthew Denny

Special Education Paraprofessional

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    An educator working with life long learners

  • Education

    • Hamline University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor's Social Studies, Elementary Education

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Football for all years of attending Hamline University. Wesley Scholars participant.

  • Experience

    • North End Elementary School

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
      Special Education Paraprofessional

      Assisting special needs students with academic achievement and health-related duties while maintaining a safe environment for themselves and fellow students.

    • Holy Trinity School

      Aug 2009 - Aug 2016

      Teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) to both 1st and 3rd grade. I was also responsible for teaching technology and PE for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Managed a 1st grade classroom of 16 students by generating creative lesson plans in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and religion. Participated and lead in Pre-K – 4th weekly meetings.

      • STEM and PE Teacher

        Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
      • 1st Grade Teacher

        Aug 2009 - May 2015
    • Sunrise Park Middle School

      Oct 2016 - Jul 2017
      Americorps Member

      Help to ensure 30 different student’s success by connecting them to caring adults, service and leadership opportunities, and high quality in and out of school support. All of this in hope of narrowing the achievement gap.

    • Academia Cesar Chavez School

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2021
      • 5th Grade Teacher

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
      • 4th Grade Teacher

        Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Stillwater Area Public Schools

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
      2nd Grade Teacher
    • Eden Prairie Schools

      Aug 2022 - now
      3rd Grade Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Minnesota Educator License with K-8 Certification, Highly Qualified Status

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Football Coach (Linebackers & Special Teams)

      Issued by Woodrow Wilson High School (Washington, DC) on Aug 2010
      Woodrow Wilson High School (Washington, DC)Associated with Matthew Denny