Matthew Chiorazzi

(520) 975 1683

chiorazzim@bsd405.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/MatthewChiorazzi

Elementary Education Teacher

(Preferred grades: 1-4)

EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY AND GOAL

To educate and empower elementary school students in order to create strong, active, and impassioned citizens

CORE COMPETENCIES

Classroom Management Innovative Lesson Planning English Language Development

Curriculum Best Practices Learner Assessment Differentiated Instruction

Education
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
From 2010 - 2012

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language Endorsement
Cumulative GPA: 3.37
Teaching Experience
Substitute Teacher, Bellevue Public School District, Bellevue, WA, October 2016-Present
Teaching in K-8 classrooms (mainly K-5), including work in Cascade and Pacific rooms
Selected as long-term substitute in a 1st grade classroom (May 2017-End of school year)
Teaching core subjects in whole classroom and small group settings
Leading guided reading groups differentiated from grade levels 1-5
Incorporation of technology to improve lesson flow and cohesion
Maintain classroom management by keeping students accountable to high levels of behavior and academic
standards through communication with mainstream teacher, clear rules and expectations, and positive reinforcement

Student Teacher, Manzo Elementary School, 3rd Grade, Tucson, AZ, January 2016 May 2016
Design and teach daily language practice based on Common Core Language Standards
Design and implement ELA lessons based on Common Core standards
Assess student understanding formally and informally
Lead daily physical education instruction
Contribute to weekly professional learning community meetings by analyzing student data, planning lessons, and
writing student goals based on curriculum guides
Provide classroom instruction using SEI strategies

Practicum, John E. White School, 3rd Grade, Tucson, AZ, August 2015-December 2015
Assisted mentor teacher in maintain classroom management
Worked in small groups during math and literacy instruction

Practicum, Manzo Elementary School, 3rd Grade, Tucson, AZ, January 2015-May 2015
Supervised small group center work
Supported students literacy skills in one-on-one work

Certifications
Arizona Provisional Elementary Education Certification with English as a Second Language Endorsement
Residency Certificate for State of Washington (Professional Certificate expected by June 2017)
Work Experience
Summer Fine Arts Camp, Tucson, Arizona Summer of 2013 (June 3rd to July 5th)
Full Time Employment as Camp Counselor in Creative Thinking Class
Maintained classroom management in small
group setting Led groups of 6 to 8 through projects

Tucson Life Lessons, Tucson, Arizona Summer of 2014 (Mid-May to August)

Full Time Employment as Caregiver
Monitored health and well-being of adults with developmental disabilities

Satori School, Tucson, Arizona
Full Time Employment as Camp Counselor
Maintained classroom management
Facilitated arts and crafts projects
Satori School, Tucson, Arizona
Part and Full Time Employment as Extended Care Employee
Maintained classroom management
Facilitated arts and crafts activities
Helped problem solve between students
Summer of 2015 (June 1st July 31st)
Helped problem solve between students
Administered first aid care
September of 2013 to December of 2015
Administered first aid care
Substitute for teacher aides