1. Matt Zeigler
P.O. Box 1224
Clanton, AL 35046
Phone: (205) 217-5345
mattzeigler@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Journalism
Print/Web Publication
Photography
Classroom Instruction
Classroom Management
Student Record Servicing
Language Arts
Special Education
Reading
History
WORK EXPERIENCE
Special Services Assistant (8/2015 – 5/2016)
Chilton County Schools, Clanton, AL
I currently work as a Special Services Teacher’s Assistant at Clanton Middle School. I
assist general education teachers in English, math, science and history by guiding the
education of middle-school special education students.
Essay Writer (10/2015 - 5/2016)
SimpleTense.com
Assisted Chinese students attending universities in the United States with academic
essay writing and editing. Subject areas included science, business and humanities.
Freelance Writer (3/2001 – 11/2015)
I’ve produced digital content for usatoday.com; eHow.com; and LIVESTRONG.com. I
have also self-published several books in the sports, military and wildlife genres from
2001-2014. My digital content and published books can be viewed here:
https://mattzeigler.contently.com.
Substitute Teacher (8/2011 - 5/2013)
Chilton County Schools, Clanton, AL
Worked as a Substitute Teacher for grades 1-12 at Verbena High School. Performed
duties as a classroom instructor and manager; taught History, Science, English,
Reading, Math and Physical Education.
Teacher (8/2007 - 5/2008)
Chilton County Schools, Clanton, AL
I was a Special/General Education Teacher at Thorsby High School. Duties included

2. classroom instruction and management in English and History. Also taught Life Skills
and Enrichment classes. I also serviced student records; including grades, attendance
and discipline.
Maintenance Technician (3/2002 - Present)
Inverness Apartments, Clanton, AL
I’ve worked both full and part-time as a maintenance technician at Inverness
Apartments since March of 2002. My duties include appliance and HVAC repair,
grounds keeping, and painting.
Account Manager (3/1999 - 2/2002)
Rent-A-Center, Selma, AL
Performed sales, collections, deliveries, pickups, and customer service for appliance
rentals. Also maintained customer records and promoted special offers.
Sports Editor (8/1990 - 6/1998)
Troy, Andalusia and Prattville, AL
Performed duties that included writing and assigning stories, editing stories, page
design and pagination, photography; plus digital and film photography development at
newspapers located in Troy, Andalusia and Prattville Alabama for eight years.
EDUCATION
Bacherlor's Degree
Troy University, Troy, AL
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism in May 1993. Also earned minors in
Social Studies and Business Administration.