Matthew Garrick-Kidd
San Francisco
Summary
Professional paraprofessional with solid foundation in educational support and classroom management. Experience in aiding teachers with instructional tasks and maintaining positive learning atmosphere. Reliable team player focused on adapting to changing needs and achieving results through effective communication and collaboration.
Qualified Program Director with robust background in supporting classroom activities and fostering student growth. Proven track record in assisting teachers with lesson preparations and managing classroom environments. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both students and educators.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Kipp SF Bay Academy
2023.08 - Current
- Working with individual students with an IEP
- Tutoring student
- Keeping said student safe and helping with his grades
- Communication/coordinating meeting with parents
- Also being able to provide education for kids with IEP
Lyft and Uber Driver
Lyft
2022.01 - Current
- I am a rideshare driver
After School Instructor
KIPP SF Bay Academy
2020.10 - Current
- Tutor children after school
- Handle extracurricular activities
- Working with individual students with IEPs
- Handling my own cohort of kids around 20 students
Security Guard
Target
2019.10 - 2020.05
- I am to stop theft prevention and to supply great customer service to guests
Barista
Starbucks
2018.08 - 2019.04
- I was a Barista,Cashier, and manager and worked the window for the drive through at Starbucks
Gardener
Garden Project
2015.06 - 2017.08
- I planted trees throughout my community and gave back to the less fortunate
Education
High school or equivalent -
Archbishop Riordan High School
San Francisco, CA05.2018
Skills
- Gardening (2 years)
- Customer Service (3 years)
- Cashier (2 years)
- Barista Experience (1 year)
- Cash Handling (1 year)
- Food Service (1 year)
- Security (2 years)
- Coffee Experience (1 year)
- Cleaning Experience (3 years)
- Driving (5 years)
- Sports coaching (2 years)
- Basketball
- Retail Sales
- Social media management
- Special Education (2 years)
- Classroom experience
- Experience working with students
- Communication skills
- Social media marketing
- Writing skills
- Management (4 years)
- Special education support
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Effective communication
- Behavior management
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Data collection
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- CPI Certified
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Student health and safety
- Behavior improvements
- IEP compliance
- After-school programs
Certification
- Paraprofessional Certification
- Driver's License
- Guard Card
- CBEST CERTIFICATION
Languages
American Sign Language - Intermediate
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Kipp SF Bay Academy
2023.08 - Current
Lyft and Uber Driver
Lyft
2022.01 - Current
After School Instructor
KIPP SF Bay Academy
2020.10 - Current
Security Guard
Target
2019.10 - 2020.05
Barista
Starbucks
2018.08 - 2019.04
Gardener
Garden Project
2015.06 - 2017.08
High school or equivalent -
Archbishop Riordan High School