Matthew Alman
High School Teacher at Bay City Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate 7-12 English, Spanish, and Education Technology
Michigan Department of EducationJun, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bay City Public Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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High School Teacher
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Aug 2000 - Present
Currently teaching 10th Grade Honors English and Project Lead the Way's Introduction to Engineering and Design.
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Conference Presenter/Professional Development Leader
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Mar 2011 - Present
As an educator for Bay City Public Schools, and as a former Project Director for Central High School's 21st Century Community Learning Center, I have had numerous opportunities to be a presenter at both professional conferences and district wide professional developments:■MACUL Conference, March 2022: Drone and UAV's. Bringing education to new heights 2.0■MACUL Conference, March 2020: Drone and UAV's. Bringing education to new heights.■MACUL Conference, March 2016: Computer Programming and Game Design Workshop: Coding skills with Kodu Gamelabs and SCRATCH.■MACUL Conference, March 2015: Teaching Computer Programming with Kodu Gamelabs, SNAP, & SCRATCH.■Bay Arenac ISD, July 2015: Gadgets and Web Tools 2.0 (part of the Best of MACUL conference series).■MACUL Conference, March 2014: BYOD Revolution: Cell phones and mobile devices to enhance education. Digital Projects with Mac Devices.■Bay City Public Schools (BCPS) District Professional Development, February, 2014. Gadgets and Web Tools 2.0■Michigan After School Alliance (MAA) Spring Collaborators Conference, May, 2013: Technology Tools for After School.■MACUL Conference, March 2013: Cell Phones & Mobile Devices■BCPS District Professional Development, February 2013: Gadget and Web tools.■MAA Fall Kick Off Conference, October, 2012: Digital Movies, Music, and Publishing: Projects for embedded learning.■MAA Spring Collaborators Conference, May,2012: iPads, e-books, and web 2.0■MACUL Conference, March 2012: Writing and Web 2.0: using Crocodocs to increase writing proficiency across the curriculum.■MACUL Conference, March 2011: iPads in Education■MACUL Conference, March 2006: Using response pad Systems (clickers) to improve attitude and achievement in high school English classes. Show less
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Experienced AP Computer Science Principles High School Teacher
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
AP Computer Science Principles High School Teacher at Bay City Central High School. Implemented Code.org curriculum, focusing on the workings of the internet, technology innovation, computer programming and app creation. More than 75% of students received a 4 or higher on their AP Exam. Recipient College Board's AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award in 2019.
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21st Century Community Learning Center Project Director
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2014
For four years, I was project director for Central High School's 21st Century Community Learning. I designed and implemented academic and enrichment activities for both after school and summer programming for at-risk students. Under my leadership:■Central High School saw noticeable gains in test scores, homework completion, and positive attitudes toward school among our regularly attending students.■Managed a budget of $135,000-150,000, always ending each fiscal year with a surplus. ■Successfully wrote a new 21st CCLC grant proposal that will continue funding our program through summer 2018. In addition to Central High School, our new grant, totaling over one million dollars over the next four years, includes programming for at-risk students at our feeder school, Handy Middle School■Managed and evaluated a quality staff of ten teachers and support staff.■Acted as liaison between Michigan Department of Education and Bay City Public Schools.■Updated and amend components of our 21st Century grant and budget.■Provided training on instructional technologies used in the program. After securing our new grant in the spring of 2014, I was offered the opportunity to return to the classroom, which I accepted. Although I have returned to my role as teacher, I continue to work in our after school program as a tutor and activities instructor, working closely with our new project director in ensure a quality program. Show less
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Grant Writing
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2014
As an educator for Bay City Public School, I have successfully written the following grants:■Michigan Association of Computer Users and Learners (MACUL) grant, June, 2014. Awarded $1300 to purchase FINCH Robots and Xbox 360 gamepads for a Computer Programming and Game Design Club, utilizing Kodu Gamelabs, FINCH Robots, SCRATCH, and SNAP.■21st Century Community Learning Center (21stCCLC) grant, January, 2014. Project leader for grant writing team to fund Central High School and Handy Middle School after school and summer programs. Four year grant award totaling $1,080,000 ($135,000 per sit, per year, for four years).■ MACUL grant, June, 2006. Awarded $2000 to purchase eInstructions Classroom Response System (clickers) as part of a formative assessment project with 9th Grade English Students. Show less
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Edgenuity Inc. (now Imagine Learning)
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Teacher
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2021
Online High School Spanish and English teacher. Worked with students via remote learning platform. Conducted weekly check-ins, one on one instructional meetings, provided resources, and graded assignments for high school level students throughout Michigan. Online High School Spanish and English teacher. Worked with students via remote learning platform. Conducted weekly check-ins, one on one instructional meetings, provided resources, and graded assignments for high school level students throughout Michigan.
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Technology Coach
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Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
Acted as a technology coach as part of MASA's Superintendents Extending Education Through Technology project. I Corresponded with superintendents from various Michigan school districts twice a week about how to address their technology concerns/interests. Acted as a technology coach as part of MASA's Superintendents Extending Education Through Technology project. I Corresponded with superintendents from various Michigan school districts twice a week about how to address their technology concerns/interests.
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Handy Middle School
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Handy Middle School, Bay City Public Schools, Bay City, MI
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Middle School English/Spanish Teacher
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Aug 2000 - Jun 2003
As an English Teacher: ■Implemented a curriculum for 7th grade students focusing on team-teaching, Middle School Concept, class scheduling and organization. ■Taught a part of the Gifted and Talented program. As a Spanish Teacher: ■Helped create and implement curriculum for 7th and 8th grade students ■Provided cultural clubs and activities, and took students on cultural field trips. ■Provided real world knowledge of Spanish language and culture from foreign study experience In addition to my role as classroom teacher, I also facilitated a technology exploration and learning in Kids Learning Computers Klubhouse (KLICK!) after school program. In Spring of 2013, I was given an award of excellence by our school board for my leadership in our KLICK! program. Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2007
Saginaw Valley State University
Master's degree, Educational/Instructional Technology -
1992 - 1996
Kalamazoo College
BA, English -
1994 - 1995
Study Abroad: The International Institute of Madrid
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