Matt Avanti Lopez
Math Team Lead at Western School of Science and Technology: CFA- Claim this Profile
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Andrew Wilson, MPA
During his time as a teacher and corp member in Teach for America, Matt showed great dedication and success in providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged and low-income students in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Furthermore, I saw personally the level to which Matt supported educational campaigns and the movement to provide all children with an excellent education, including working in fund-raising and meeting with stakeholders outside of the classroom.
Andrew Wilson, MPA
During his time as a teacher and corp member in Teach for America, Matt showed great dedication and success in providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged and low-income students in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Furthermore, I saw personally the level to which Matt supported educational campaigns and the movement to provide all children with an excellent education, including working in fund-raising and meeting with stakeholders outside of the classroom.
Andrew Wilson, MPA
During his time as a teacher and corp member in Teach for America, Matt showed great dedication and success in providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged and low-income students in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Furthermore, I saw personally the level to which Matt supported educational campaigns and the movement to provide all children with an excellent education, including working in fund-raising and meeting with stakeholders outside of the classroom.
Andrew Wilson, MPA
During his time as a teacher and corp member in Teach for America, Matt showed great dedication and success in providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged and low-income students in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Furthermore, I saw personally the level to which Matt supported educational campaigns and the movement to provide all children with an excellent education, including working in fund-raising and meeting with stakeholders outside of the classroom.
Experience
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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Math Team Lead
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Jul 2015 - Present
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Co-Founder
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
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Teacher/ Mentor Teacher
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2014
- Evaluated a range of teachers between kindergarten to 6th grade teaching a variety of subject areas to determine areas of strength and areas requiring improvement. - Lead and managed a 6 person teaching team resulting in double digit academic growth according to district wide rubrics for reading and math across grade levels managed - Evaluated a range of teachers between kindergarten to 6th grade teaching a variety of subject areas to determine areas of strength and areas requiring improvement. - Lead and managed a 6 person teaching team resulting in double digit academic growth according to district wide rubrics for reading and math across grade levels managed
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Language Instructor
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
I coached Japanese students with engaging, targeted, and well-crafted English lesson plans specifically designed and tailored to help my students excell. I also coordinated with multiple Japanese schools on how best to assist their students at different learning levels, all while learning Japanese and bridging cultural gulfs. I coached Japanese students with engaging, targeted, and well-crafted English lesson plans specifically designed and tailored to help my students excell. I also coordinated with multiple Japanese schools on how best to assist their students at different learning levels, all while learning Japanese and bridging cultural gulfs.
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Elementary School Teacher
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
Created, administered, tailored curriculums for 3rd and 4th grade low income students - Testing and subsequent analysis of testing data allowed for targeted teaching plans culminating in raising exam scores on state wide examinations from a rating of “Underperforming” to “Exceeds Expectations” for 80% of the students in my class for two years in a row - Coordinated with fellow teachers to institute best-in-class educational reforms which helped raise school-wide test scores from… Show more Created, administered, tailored curriculums for 3rd and 4th grade low income students - Testing and subsequent analysis of testing data allowed for targeted teaching plans culminating in raising exam scores on state wide examinations from a rating of “Underperforming” to “Exceeds Expectations” for 80% of the students in my class for two years in a row - Coordinated with fellow teachers to institute best-in-class educational reforms which helped raise school-wide test scores from “Underperforming” to “Meets Expectations” Show less Created, administered, tailored curriculums for 3rd and 4th grade low income students - Testing and subsequent analysis of testing data allowed for targeted teaching plans culminating in raising exam scores on state wide examinations from a rating of “Underperforming” to “Exceeds Expectations” for 80% of the students in my class for two years in a row - Coordinated with fellow teachers to institute best-in-class educational reforms which helped raise school-wide test scores from… Show more Created, administered, tailored curriculums for 3rd and 4th grade low income students - Testing and subsequent analysis of testing data allowed for targeted teaching plans culminating in raising exam scores on state wide examinations from a rating of “Underperforming” to “Exceeds Expectations” for 80% of the students in my class for two years in a row - Coordinated with fellow teachers to institute best-in-class educational reforms which helped raise school-wide test scores from “Underperforming” to “Meets Expectations” Show less
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
Was accepted into this prestigious organization which is devoted to ending educational inequity in the USA during year where less than 7% of all 24,000+ applicants matriculated -Worked X hours a week teaching X classes a day and pursuing educational reforms in underperforming school, while simultaneously earning a Masters Degree in Education - Formulated and executed a system of alumni outreach which more than doubled donation participation levels of TFA members and alums
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Teacher For America Teacher
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May 2008 - Jun 2010
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Isaac School District #5
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Elementary School Teacher
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2010
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CEO
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May 2006 - Aug 2006
Independent contractor Southwestern Company, -Prospected and approached over 1,800 families from various socioeconomic backgrounds while running “Matt's Books” a small door to door book selling business -Executed all ordering, inventory, sales, accounting, scheduling, presentation, and delivery of product valued at more than $15,000 Independent contractor Southwestern Company, -Prospected and approached over 1,800 families from various socioeconomic backgrounds while running “Matt's Books” a small door to door book selling business -Executed all ordering, inventory, sales, accounting, scheduling, presentation, and delivery of product valued at more than $15,000
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Education
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Arizona State University
Masters Degree, Elementary Education -
Claremont McKenna College
Bachelors of Arts, Philosophy, Government -
London School of Economics
Government and Economics