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
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
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
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
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
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