Zach Mattie
Chilliwack
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
High School Science/Math Teacher
Sardis Secondary School
Chilliwack, BC
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked with many students of diverse needs and abilities to develop numeracy skills.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
Teacher Teaching on Call
SD#33
Chilliwack, BC
06.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction and support to students in a classroom setting in place of the regular teacher.
- Worked in a variety of classrooms and followed directions and plans for the day.
- Collaborated with other teachers to understand the varying classrooms and students, and the best practices for student success.
- Documented student behaviour and provided lesson plans for the following day outlining key concepts and ideas to further teaching and understanding.
Curriculum Development Assistant
University Of The Fraser Valley
Chilliwack, BC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped develop curriculum resources for varying topics and grade levels in science for teachers to use in the classroom at Sq'éwqel Community School.
- Integrated local Indigenous knowledge to supplement knowledge and learning in conjunction with the BC Science curriculum.
- Worked with local Elders and Knowledge Keepers to integrate local Indigenous knowledge into lessons and units.
Teacher Candidate
G.W. Graham Secondary School
Chilliwack, BC
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lessons.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, assessed student progress using AS, FOR, and OF assessments, and provided feedback to students and their families.
- Created a student-centered classroom where students felt safe and secure.
- Integrated Indigenous knowledge and teachings into lessons and units in conjunction with the BC curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC12.2020
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborative Learning
- Ability to work with the BC Curriculum
professional development
Aug. 31, 2022 – Ethics and Boundaries in the Classroom – UFV
Sept. 14, 2022 – Blanket Exercise – Sheryl MacMath – UFV
Sept. 23, 2022 – Residential School visit & history – St. Mary’s – Mission, BC
Nov. 22, 2022 – Teacher Presence – UFV
Nov. 25, 2022 – Coqualeetza: Stó:lō knowledge and classroom integration – Coqualeetza, Chilliwack, BC
Dec. 2, 2022 – POPARD: helping students with disabilities – UFV
Jan. 27, 2023 – Stó:lō Governance – Peggy Janecki – UFV
Jan. 31, 2023 – SOGI-Inclusive Education – Trevana – UFV
Feb. 1, 2023 – Anti-racism panel and training – UFV
Circle Sharing: Stó:lō practices of circle sharing – UFV
Feb. 17, 2023 – Safe lab practices in a science laboratory – National Science Teachers Association
Apr. 28, 2023 – Multi-cultural and multi-religious symposium tour – Chilliwack Teacher's Association
Oct. 20, 2023 - Assessments in Science - BCSTA
Timeline
High School Science/Math Teacher
Sardis Secondary School
11.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher Teaching on Call
SD#33
06.2023 - Current
Curriculum Development Assistant
University Of The Fraser Valley
05.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher Candidate
G.W. Graham Secondary School
10.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
University of The Fraser Valley
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The Fraser Valley