Matthew Iszler

Experience

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  Muncie Community Schools

  Aug 1998 - May 2001

  Teacher

  Fifth grade teacher. In partnership with Upland Community Schools developed college and career unit of study, and community partnership plan.

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  Indianapolis Public Schools

  Jun 2001 - May 2009

  Creating, implementing and teaching high ability math and science curriculum. Fourth grade teacher and grade level chair. Teacher of the Year 2008-2009. In partnership with Indianapolis Bar Association created and implemented curriculum for Leader Series in 2008. Worked as Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher. Twice Elected Teacher of the Year 2003 and 2004. Taught High Ability fourth grade cluster from 2004-2006, and fifth grade from 2001-2004. Science lead teacher from 2003-2006.

  • Math and Science Teacher at Sidener Academy for High Ability Students

    Jun 2008 - May 2009

  • Fourth Grade Teacher

    Aug 2005 - May 2008

  • Teacher

    Jun 2001 - May 2006
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  Indianapolis Public Schools

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2019

  Upper Elementary Teacher

  Middle School (grades 7/8) teacher and upper elementary (grades 4-6) teacher in a "National Magnet School of Distinction" Award winning program.

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  Montessori Garden Academy

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2011

  President, Board of Directors

  Oversaw all key administrative decisions from HR, fundraising, outreach, sponsorships, to budget and finances. Having just made the bold decision to move to a dedicated site, this little school with some of the most caring and dedicated educators in the city was positioned to grow but financially struggling. During my tenure, with the hard work of all of MGA's staff we were able increase profits 200% putting it on track to grow into one of the premier Montessori schools in the city.

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  Cornerstone Montessori Management llc

  Feb 2011 - now

  Owner

  From a series of early morning coffee shop meetings with some of the best educators I've had the priviledge to work with, came the idea of a company run by educators whose sole purpose was to support and protect best practice in education. Cornerstone Montessori Management's mission is to empower educators through administrative support, professional development and consulting services for schools in and around the city of Indianapolis.

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  StageLeap

  Oct 2014 - May 2017

  Experience Analyst

  Provide analysis and mapping of cultural dynamics and stakeholder experience, particularly in the education and community space.

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  AXD Collaborative

  Aug 2017 - now

  Managing Director

  Over the last decade, the fastest evolution in business driving success has been Customer Experience Design. AXD provides expertise, training and guidance to allow schools or education outreach programs to benefit from its transformative effects. To be "data-driven" has been a stated goal in education for years, yet data without context leads to information paralysis. AXD helps schools humanize data empowering teachers and stakeholders to more effectively target, and design student and family innovation for maximum impact.Adapted from the latest Customer Experience Platform (CXP) standards over the last five years, certified CX consultant and veteran classroom teacher Matthew Iszler and his design team apply this revolutionary discipline for all channels of education; from parent/community engagement to academic planning and teacher development. Show less

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  Center Grove Community School Corporation

  Aug 2019 - now

  5th Grade Teacher
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  StageLeap

  May 2020 - Mar 2022

  Managing Director, Education