MATTHEW FEDERSPIEL

6277 Chucks Court | Peosta, IA 52068 | 563-231-0609 | matthew.federspiel@loras.edu

EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque IA
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Anticipated May 2017
Licensure: Elementary Education (K-6); Instructional Strategy I (K-8)
GPA: 3.92/4.0

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher | Aquin Elementary March 2017-May 2017
Cascade, IA
Engaged in progress-monitoring to make informed, data-based decisions
designed to foster reading fluency.
Identified and implemented PBIS-based activities designed to reinforce positive
student behaviors.
Collaborated with school personnel to understand the needs of my students, as
well as the variety of ways to address those needs.
Relied upon both formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and
make necessary changes.
Prepared and delivered instruction in Religious Studies, Reading, Mathematics,
and Science aligned to the Iowa Core Standards.

Student Teacher | Irving Elementary January 2017-March 2017

Dubuque, IA
Established relationships and developed a rapport with students receiving pull-
out instruction.
Collaborated with General Education teachers to design instruction.
Became familiar with a variety of different curriculums.
Implemented effective, evidence-based strategies that met the needs of my
students.
Integrated technology to foster student engagement and initiative. This
technology also allowed the students to showcase their progress in a unique,
interactive way.
Gained experience conducting probes and entering data into an IEP.
Participated in several IEP meetings, fostering my relationships with several
parents.

Intermediate Clinical | St. Columbkilles September 2016-November

Elementary 2016
Dubuque, IA
Provided individualized, one-on-one instruction when need be.
Prepared four specific lessons focused upon several literary elements, including
homophones and idioms.
Conducted small-group reading lessons with students at specific levels.
EMPLOYMENT
Local Tutor June 2016-March 2017
Dubuque, IA
Provided individual, one-on-one assistance to a variety of students at different
ages.
Designed instruction based upon my understanding of student needs, as well as
parental concerns.
Delivered instruction in middle-school Mathematics and Language Arts.
Youth Basketball Coach October 2014-February 2015
Cascade, IA
Planned, executed, and reflected on plans during and after games.
Developed relationships with the players.
Built relationships with parents and coaches.
Co-planned practices with other colleagues.
Set goals designed to improve my understanding of coaching.

AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Deans List All Semesters
Delta Epsilon Sigma Inductee November 2016
This honor is bestowed to students demonstrating astounding academic
achievements and leadership inside and outside of the classroom.