Matthew Hartmann

Special Education Teacher at Northwest School of Innovative Learning
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Location
Tacoma, Washington, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Hebrew Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Landon Maggs

Matthew is a teacher who truly cares about his students. He is always willing to go the extra mile whether that is instructional support or supporting them in their after school activities. He focuses on relationships with will all stakeholders.

Lyndsey Doherty

Matthew is deeply committed to his position in providing quality education and support to his students. He works tirelessly to ensure that their academic and social emotional needs are met.

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Credentials

  • 200-hour Wellness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Certification
    Breathe For Change
    Apr, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Advanced Leadership Training Certification
    The National Society of Leadership and Success
    Aug, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Foundations of Leadership Certification
    The National Society of Leadership and Success
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • State of Washington Education Certificate (Residency Teacher, First Issue)
    Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
    Sep, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society Member
    Pi Lambda Theta
    May, 2016
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Special Education Teacher
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      Created and implemented lessons based on curriculum aligned with meeting student IEP needs via the implementation of quality special education pedagogy with a focus on student behavioral health needs/IEP goals. Specifically, I teach in a secondary life skills classroom. Created and implemented lessons based on curriculum aligned with meeting student IEP needs via the implementation of quality special education pedagogy with a focus on student behavioral health needs/IEP goals. Specifically, I teach in a secondary life skills classroom.

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Sep 2019 - Present

      I teach Sunday School for the 4th/5th grade Kita Bet class I teach Sunday School for the 4th/5th grade Kita Bet class

    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Sep 2009 - Present

      Content writing for clients. Although this has taken a back seat to my primary education career objectives, I still sometimes take on new clients on a project by project basis. I'm also working on my first novel. Long term clients included: VoteRockit February 2015 - September 2015 - Wrote content for company's website for promotional purposes. - Proofed manuscripts for company's clients. - Helped target a demographic interested in the genre of self-help oriented literature. Travel Visa Pro LLC October 2013 – April 2014 - Wrote travel copy explaining visa and passport requirements. - Wrote blog posts for educational material containing promotional elements. Holy Land Online Merchandise Company March 2013- October 2013 - Incorporated search engine optimization keywords for website. - Wrote product descriptions to encourage shoppers to try company's products. ELEMentary Weight Loss, LLC July 2013- September 2013 - Promoted client's book via social media; Facebook and Twitter. - Distributed press releases to media outlets. - Administrator of company's Facebook page. - Crafted commercial scripts. Desti March 2013- June 2013 - Researched different locations in Seattle. - Authored several articles about restaurant and attraction hot spots. - Wrote travel copy for an IPad application in development. . Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Learning Specialist
      • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

      Created and implemented lessons based on district curriculum aligned with meeting student IEP needs via the implementation of quality special education pedagogy. Taught a combination of resource room English and co-taught English courses for 9th-12th graders. Case manager for students receiving special education services. July-August 2021 Summer Recovery Learning Specialist. Secondary. District Wide. September 2021-June 2022: Learning Specialist at Bonney Lake High School Created and implemented lessons based on district curriculum aligned with meeting student IEP needs via the implementation of quality special education pedagogy. Taught a combination of resource room English and co-taught English courses for 9th-12th graders. Case manager for students receiving special education services. July-August 2021 Summer Recovery Learning Specialist. Secondary. District Wide. September 2021-June 2022: Learning Specialist at Bonney Lake High School

    • Education Management
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

      Implemented lesson plans and conducted effective classroom management strategies

    • Student Teacher
      • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

      Created and implemented lessons based on district curriculum at Oak Grove Elementary/Firwood Secondary located on the grounds of Western State Hospital in partnership with the Child Study Treatment Center.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

      Responsible for leading and implementing the application of a STEM based enrichment program for students before and after school at Panther Lake Elementary School. Responsible for leading and implementing the application of a STEM based enrichment program for students before and after school at Panther Lake Elementary School.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Itinerant Teacher
      • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

      Implemented lesson plans and conducted effective classroom management strategies Implemented lesson plans and conducted effective classroom management strategies

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Camp Counselor
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

      Staff for the Meridian Day Camp located at Lake Meridian Park for Summer 2018 Staff for the Meridian Day Camp located at Lake Meridian Park for Summer 2018

    • Substitute Teacher
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

      Implemented lesson plans and conducted effective classroom management strategies Implemented lesson plans and conducted effective classroom management strategies

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

      I implemented lesson plans and conducted effective classroom management strategies. I implemented lesson plans and conducted effective classroom management strategies.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Teacher
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

      I taught in a Grade 11 Social Studies Classroom at McKinley High School as part of the final portion of my teacher preparation program. I Created and implemented lessons for the Participation in Democracy Course. The class consisted of 69 students (Mainly Juniors, but also Sophomores and Seniors.) I taught in a Grade 11 Social Studies Classroom at McKinley High School as part of the final portion of my teacher preparation program. I Created and implemented lessons for the Participation in Democracy Course. The class consisted of 69 students (Mainly Juniors, but also Sophomores and Seniors.)

    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • MSP Group Leader
      • May 2016 - Jul 2016

      Mentoring and enriching the lives of Hawaii's middle school aged youth over the summer. Mentoring and enriching the lives of Hawaii's middle school aged youth over the summer.

    • AVID Tutor
      • Oct 2015 - May 2016

      Assigned to Kawananakoa Middle School -Facilitate student discussions towards problem solving -Grade student submitted AVID materials Assigned to Kawananakoa Middle School -Facilitate student discussions towards problem solving -Grade student submitted AVID materials

    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2015 - May 2016

      - Created and implemented lesson plans for Judaic based studies. - Conducted general duties as a member of the education team. I worked the 2015-2016 school year. - Created and implemented lesson plans for Judaic based studies. - Conducted general duties as a member of the education team. I worked the 2015-2016 school year.

    • United States
    • Group Leader
      • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

      I worked to enrich the lives of children in an after school program at Nu'uanu Elementary. I worked to enrich the lives of children in an after school program at Nu'uanu Elementary.

    • United States
    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Field Organizer
      • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

      -Assisted Field Organizer in cultivating grassroots efforts via phone calls, canvassing and utilizing social media. -Started as unpaid Organizing Fellow. Promoted to paid position in October 2012. -Assisted Field Organizer in cultivating grassroots efforts via phone calls, canvassing and utilizing social media. -Started as unpaid Organizing Fellow. Promoted to paid position in October 2012.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2012 - May 2012

      •Spring 2012: T.A. for COM2300. Instructor: Marianne Luken, M.A. •Facilitated class discussions based on course material •Aided faculty in office related duties pertaining to courses •Spring 2012: T.A. for COM2300. Instructor: Marianne Luken, M.A. •Facilitated class discussions based on course material •Aided faculty in office related duties pertaining to courses

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Sep 2010 - Jan 2011

      •Gained valuable skills on convergent media in a newsroom environment •Created content for a diverse audience in a large city •Gained valuable skills on convergent media in a newsroom environment •Created content for a diverse audience in a large city

    • Writing and Editing
    • Intern
      • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

      •Formulated story ideas for a diverse audience on various technological and social issues •Responsible for completing curriculum meant to augment internship experience •Formulated story ideas for a diverse audience on various technological and social issues •Responsible for completing curriculum meant to augment internship experience

    • Staff Reporter
      • Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

      •Wrote articles about the various happenings at Central Washington University. •Covered diverse issues including campus budget, social events and campus elections as a news, scene and sports reporter. •Later worked for the online edition and gained valuable skills on convergent media. •Wrote articles about the various happenings at Central Washington University. •Covered diverse issues including campus budget, social events and campus elections as a news, scene and sports reporter. •Later worked for the online edition and gained valuable skills on convergent media.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Camp Counselor
      • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

      •Gave guidance and advice to high school students at Camp Tel Yehudah. •Also implemented education sessions relating to political and religious topics. •Gave guidance and advice to high school students at Camp Tel Yehudah. •Also implemented education sessions relating to political and religious topics.

    • Reporter; later Senior Reporter
      • Sep 2005 - Jun 2007

      •Covered campus beats including concerts, book reviews and campus politics. •Covered campus beats including concerts, book reviews and campus politics.

Education

  • Western Governors University
    MS in Special Education, Special Education and Teaching
    2019 - 2020
  • Hawaii Pacific University
    MA, Communications
    2010 - 2012
  • Hawaii Pacific University
    Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Education, Social Studies Teacher Education
    2015 - 2017
  • Central Washington University
    BA, Journalism
    2007 - 2010
  • Pierce College Puyallup
    AA, Direct-Transfer Degree
    2005 - 2007
  • Young Judaea Year Course 04-05
    N/A, Judaism, Politics, History
    2004 - 2005

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