Matt Arundel
Associate Editor at TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Cambridge TKT Young Learners - BAND 4
Cambridge Assessment EnglishMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Cambridge TKT Module 1 - BAND 3
Cambridge Assessment EnglishDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Cambridge TKT Module 3 - BAND 4
Cambridge Assessment EnglishAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Foundation TEFLDec, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Editor
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Ensure content is accurate, readable, engaging, and within the scope of strategic goals and state education standards. • Revise and rewrite print and online educational materials including textbooks, teacher's guides, video scripts, video activities, supplemental reading materials, and more. • Offer direction and advice on content-related decisions, particularly paying attention to culturally responsive education needs and inclusive visuals. • Draft and edit written pieces for print and online publication as well as internal style and process guides. • Work with HTML to ensure text is properly displayed for online projects. • Organize and track editing projects with a suite of software including Adobe Acrobat, Asana, Box Drive, Confluence, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Show less
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Meten International Education Group
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China
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
• Taught ESL to primary school students to classes of 35-40 students and 6 to 13 years old. Used PowerPoint presentations to deliver lessons in conjunction with assigned textbooks, utilizing PPT features to allow for interactive games to reinforce textbook material. • Cooperated with Chinese English teachers to devise a coordinated focus on students’ needs and strengths, adjust lesson plans, and communicate on effective classroom management and teaching strategies. • Other job duties were similar to prior ESL experience, with more emphasis on group instruction, choral drilling, group acting and roleplay, and oral production in accordance with the school’s expectations for lesson delivery and outcomes. Show less
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EF English First
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
• Taught English as a second language to children ages 4-15 using self-prepared lesson plans following company guidelines and expectations regarding accuracy of English instruction, student engagement, classroom management techniques, and clear aims. • Carried out a variety of English instruction techniques to engage students with different learning styles including (but not limited to) total physical response, game-based learning, scanning exercises for reading, writing exercises to assess both fine motor skills and word recognition, and modeling language for real-life use with supplementary materials. • Used English almost exclusively to convey grammar and vocabulary points to Chinese students learning English by breaking sentences into chunks, providing visual references, and asking clear concept-checking questions to ensure students grasp the use and meaning of lexical terms and phrases. • Performed other tasks including: conducted skills evaluations and placement tests for new or returning students; graded tests following a transparent and clear rubric; maintained test records, attendance records, and updated progress reports for individual students; participated in workshops, training, and other professional development opportunities; joined team-building activities on a regular basis with other staff, worked with non-teaching staff to ensure clear communication about classroom or administrative needs and goals; and worked with other teachers and supervisors to assist the school’s operation. Show less
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Jean Simpson Personnel Services
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grant Researcher
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
• Researched grant opportunities and summarized those opportunities in reports for the City of Shreveport Information Technology Department on a temporary employment basis, locating funding sources for projects ranging from workforce development to the advancement of Smart City infrastructure. • Contacted funding sources for information on their grants and grant guidelines to review project goals and ensure they aligned with the funder’s mission. • Coordinated with other city departments as needed in order to create a project model, plan, and budget to apply for federal and private sector grants. • Worked with special projects team to deliver on a cohesive strategy for the IT Department, aligning grant-seeking efforts with existing initiatives for best public impact. • Compiled information into legacy document to ensure accountability, potential for review, and give access to manager and other IT staff so they could view progress on goals. Show less
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Study.com
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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History Specialist
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Nov 2018 - Oct 2019
• Throughout the 11-month contract, utilized CMS software to answer history study questions pulled from internet searches or asked directly by subscribers to the website. Topics ranged from ancient to modern historical and humanities topics across the globe. • Ensured accuracy, readability, and engagement on writing tasks so that answers could be published to the website’s lessons or to private lesson plans. • Adhered to basic standards in academic and professional writing while conveying complex information in plain language. • Worked with quality control reviewers and IT staff to ensure study answers met the standards and quality expected by Study.com. Show less
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Social Security Administration
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst/Adjudicator
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2018
Initially began working 35 hours per week under a different position title and was advanced to Social Services Analyst I in April 2014, and then again to Social Services Analyst II in April 2015. Work performed while employed part-time was the same later work. Duties include: Interpreting and applying complex federal, state and local laws and regulations, program directives, and agency policies and procedures. Interviewing clients/applicants to obtain information, assess employment and educational history, and work abilities to determine support services needed. Serve as case manager for assigned caseload; record findings, recommendations and services provided, complete case record forms and necessary correspondence in connection with assigned cases. Explain program to applicants and discuss rules and procedures; assess claimant's willingness and ability to comply with program mandates; identify barriers to participation and selects resources to see if elimination of these barriers is possible. Adjudicate disability claims filed under the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Program. Review disability applications to determine appropriate sources of medical, psychological, vocational, and social information to document the claimant's disability or non-disability. Confer with medical professionals on determination of disability and need for medical appliances. Prepare an assessment to determine the claimant's ability to function despite the alleged impairments applying the sequential evaluation process to identify the claimant's capability to perform work activity. Handle sensitive information in concordance with laws and regulations. Work involves higher order analysis of medical and non-medical factors in determining severity of medical impairments, ability to perform past work, and assessing other policy-related directives. Show less
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Monjunis Italian Cafe
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Bossier City, LA
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Shift Manager/Server
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Oct 2008 - Feb 2013
Began as a server and was promoted to shift manager later, though continued to work serving shifts as necessary to help cover when others were out sick or we needed extra hands. Occasionally filled in as dishwasher as well to help the team. Server Duties: Utilized multitasking in handling customer orders, waiting on multiple tables, doing sidework, answering telephone and handling to-go orders on occasion. Applied critical thinking skills and reason to assist customers with questions, complaints, and other needs. Demonstrated organizational skills in seeking most efficient and effective manner to deliver quick and thorough service. Management Duties: Supervised up to 10 employees on a given shift in conjunction with kitchen manager. Worked with kitchen manager regularly concerning inventory, current orders, conflicts with servers, proper discipline, and other matters. Assisted servers and hostess with their duties, filling in wherever necessary to maintain a high standard of service. Delegated tasks and encouraged more efficient use of time where possible. Handled all to-go orders, sometimes assisting the kitchen in preparing them (and dine-in orders) when necessary. Handled resolution of conflicts between employees or between employees and customers. Communicated through telephone and in person with customers, assisting with any questions or concerns. Carried out delegated tasks as provided by owner or general manager, occasionally responsible for checking and counting inventory. Operated fax machine and copier to meet customer demand for any documents that needed to be printed or sent. Performed other duties as necessary, ensuring quality service and a safe, welcoming atmosphere for guests. Beyond management duties, provided transportation to employees without it on occasion and shared to-go tips with servers to boost earnings on slow shifts. Show less
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Education
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2011 - 2015
American Public University System
M.A., National Security Policy Studies -
2008 - 2011
LSU Shreveport
B.A., History
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