Matthew Travers

Experience

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  Bronx High School-Law And Community Service

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  English Teacher

  > Responsible for creating, executing, and evaluating ELA lessons daily in alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in preparation for the NYS ELA Regents Exam> Taught A.P. English Literature - Developed rigorous, university-level curriculum with a focus on literary elements, analytical writing, and reading comprehension> Worked closely with English department to develop pacing guides, lesson plans, and grading standards> Mentored students who were at risk of not graduating, providing individualized support> Created, managed, and coached Bronx Law Soccer Club, meeting twice a week to play and practice Show less

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  South Bronx United

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  English Teacher

  > Responsible for creating, executing, and evaluating ELA lessons daily with a focus on social justice and student empowerment> Responsible for the facilitation of daily soccer exercises, including drills, scrimmages, and conditioning

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  Birmingham Tuition Centre

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  English Tutor

  > Responsible for creating, executing, and evaluating English lessons on a regular and ad-hoc basis in preparation for the English Literature and English Language GCSE exams (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC)> Maintained contact with stakeholders in students' progress, updating and providing feedback on academic work

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  Monarch Education Recruitment

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

  Cover Supervisor

  > Responsible for delivering lessons in a multitude of schools in the West Midlands area on the occasion of staff absence in a variety of subjects> Maintained the health and safety of students> Managed behaviour of students

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  Moseley School and Sixth Form

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  English Subject Progress Coach

  > Responsible for delivering targeted support to students in English in a variety of areas, including reading comprehension, analysis, creative writing, and transactional writing> Delivered cover lessons for members of the English faculty on the occasion of absence> Maintained high standards of behaviour and pastoral support> Mentored students who were at risk of not passing exams, providing individualized support

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  St Peter's Catholic School

  Sept 2019 - May 2022

  English Teacher

  > Responsible for creating, executing, and evaluating English lessons daily in alignment with department/school curriculum> Worked closely with English department to develop lesson plans and resources, feedback excellent practice, and moderate student responses on mock exams> Provided pastoral and academic support and guidance as a form tutor to students> Maintained constant contact with stakeholders in students' progress and behaviour, including Parents' Evening meetings, emails and phone calls> Held high expectations for student behaviour and academic effort, both inside and outside of school> Mentored students who were at risk of not passing exams, providing individualized support Show less

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  Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Virtual School Officer

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Independent Travel Trainer

    Apr 2022 - Sept 2023