Matthew Guest

Personal Details Education

15450 Nisqualli Rd Victorville, CA 92395 Apt. C111 Azusa Pacific University
Email matt.w.guest@gmail.com BA- Communication/ Rhetoric
Cell: (909) 996-0248 MA- Learning and Technology
Education Specialist Credential
Experience

Adelanto Elementary School District, Columbia Middle School, Adelanto, CA Dec. 2016- Present
Resource Specialist Program Teacher

Instructed RSP students grade 6-7 to engage language arts and mathematics instruction using
differentiated instruction and adapting to student academic needs. Crafted innovating teaching instruction
using emerging technologies to guide students in achieving Common Core State Standards. Managed
behavior by using one-on-one behavior redirection strategies and consistently maintained and promoted
higher learning expectations.

THINK Together, Victorville, CA

Aug. 2015- Dec. 2016 Site Coordinator

Supervised Program Leaders to facilitate non-profit after school program for enrichment of K-7 grade
students. Provided NASA and robotics based lesson plans for engaging hands-on learning. Balanced
multiple projects and provided detailed reports for administrative duties. Actively communicated with
school staff and parents to track student learning progress. Maintained district grant requirements with
student Average Daily Attendance through promotional strategies.

Bricks4Kidz, West Covina, CA Lead Lego Engineering Instructor

Aug. 2013- Aug. 2015
Presented educational workshops to large groups of elementary school children to craft complex Lego
innovations for the development of creative engineering skills. Delivered imaginative teaching techniques
and communicated the foundational principles of computer programing, engineering, and physics
resulting in promotion to Lead Lego Engineering Instructor. Facilitated problem solving principles to
maintain an active and playful environment for children.

Special Recognition
Speech and Debate California Community College Forensic Association (CCCFA) 2012 State
Championship gold award recipient for dramatic interpretation. Outstanding two-time national champion
of the Mt. San Antonio 2012 & 2013 Speech and Debate Team. Expertly coached teammates and
performance of informative topics. Represented APU in the International Debate Tournament in Xi’an
China and collaborated with Chinese students to debate foreign and domestic affairs.

Professional Skills
Microsoft Word ●●●●●● Communication ●●●●●● Excel ●●●●○○
Writing ●●●●●○ Multitasking ●●●●●● Prezi ●●●●●●
Creativity ●●●●●● Outlook ●●●●●● Punctuality ●●●●●○
WPM ●●●●○○ Teamwork ●●●●●○ Tenacity ●●●●●●