Mattison Stuck
Somerville
Summary
Compassionate, intuitive and engaging educator dedicated to cultivating an inclusive, stimulating and nurturing environment for neurodivergent students to learn and grow. Strong communicator with excellent resilience and problem-solving skills who has had extensive experience in childcare, working with a diverse population across age, culture/language, economic background and ability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Falmouth Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Managed and developed IEPs for up to 7 students with significant disabilities, collaborating with teams, parents, and service providers to ensure effective development and implementation.
- Created and adapted curricula in Math, English, Science, Social Studies and Pre-Vocational Skills, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs and promote academic progress in the sub-separate setting.
- Implemented behavior support strategies, using data to monitor and manage daily behaviors, ensuring a positive and productive classroom environment.
- Led a team of up to 8 instructional aides, providing guidance, collaboration and feedback to ensure consistent support and effective implementation of student plans.
- Maintained strong communication with families, caregivers, and service providers to ensure consistency between school and home and address emerging student needs.
Special Education Student Teacher
Albert F. Argenziano School (K-8)
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed lessons using multiple researched-based teaching strategies and structured consistent classroom management in a Resource Room aiding 18 students with specific learning disabilities in Math, Science, Social Studies and English, particularly using the Wilson Reading System.
- Modified general education curriculum for students with learning disabilities using scaffolded instructional techniques, B grid (pushing into general education classrooms) and C grid services (pulling students for specialized instruction).
- Facilitated safe learning environments that valued student strengths, needs, interests and significant cultural diversity.
- Developed Individual Education Plans, and participated in IEP meetings with school staff and caregivers.
- Administered DIBBELS, focusing on progress monitoring student's oral reading fluency, nonsense word reading and real word reading.
- Attended Melissa Orkin's Crafting Minds Professional Development to adopt new content, practice implementing instructional strategies, and receive feedback to promote professional reflection.
Special Education Student Teacher
Bourne Middle School
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Worked with an experienced teacher in an independent special education classroom setting serving grade 6 - 8 students during the COVID-19 pandemic using a hybrid teaching model for students in person and online.
- Fostered positive learning environments to encourage student participation in class.
- Worked 1-on-1 with students during classroom time to offer help in Math and English skills.
- Impacted student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective modeling strategies.
Special Education Student Teacher
Peabody Elementary School
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Followed a push-in (B grid)/pull-out (C grid) model in a Resource Room assisting 4th grade students improve their reading, writing and math skills.
- Worked 1-on-1 with students across all content areas.
- Used a Co-teaching model in small groups teaching a variety of subjects to general and special education students.
Substitute Teacher
Bourne Public Schools
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Implemented prepared lesson plans to maintain classroom and instructional continuity.
- Upheld class discipline standards.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to help students with difficult concepts.
Nanny
Andrew Burke And Katie Goring
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated nurturing and engaging play environments.
- Protected the child by monitoring behaviors and maintaining safety at all times.
- Improved behavior with modeling and positive reinforcement techniques and encouraged self-motivation and determination through positive behaviors.
Daycare Program Coordinator and Instructor
Self-employed
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed part-time preschool daycare program curriculum activities for three families during COVID onset.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks.
- Scheduled field trips and age appropriate learning activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Private Academic Tutor
Lucille Sorenti
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided academic instruction to a 5th grade student with learning disabilities.
- Coordinated lesson plans, interpreted course material, reviewed classwork and assisted with homework to help student develop critical thinking skills and strong study habits.
- Provided feedback to the student using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence.
Nanny
Victoria Stock
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided a nurturing, supportive and engaging environment for a 1st grade student.
- Developed a behavior management plan with parents to model and reinforcement positive behaviors.
- Boosted academic success, helping with homework.
Babysitter
Emily Seelig
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Facilitated a nurturing and safe play environment for one child, age newborn to 3.
- Planned engaging educational and age appropriate activities and transported child to outings at parks, playgrounds, museums, etc.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline plan to promote positive behavior.
Camp Counselor
Old Colony YMCA- Camp Clark
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Co-counseled 20 to 25 preschool aged children each camp session and developed a variety of age appropriate activities to promote engagement, fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education and Psychology
Lesley University
Somerville, MA05.2023
Skills
- Empathetic
- Active Listener
- Patience
- Attention to Detail
- Strategic Instruction
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Reflective
- Dependable
Professional Memberships
National Association of Special Education Teachers
Other Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Falmouth Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Student Teacher
Albert F. Argenziano School (K-8)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Nanny
Andrew Burke And Katie Goring
01.2022 - 12.2022
Special Education Student Teacher
Bourne Middle School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Nanny
Victoria Stock
10.2020 - 12.2021
Daycare Program Coordinator and Instructor
Self-employed
06.2020 - 08.2020
Private Academic Tutor
Lucille Sorenti
05.2020 - 08.2020
Special Education Student Teacher
Peabody Elementary School
02.2020 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher
Bourne Public Schools
09.2019 - 01.2020
Babysitter
Emily Seelig
07.2019 - 09.2022
Camp Counselor
Old Colony YMCA- Camp Clark
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education and Psychology
Lesley University
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