Matt Foster is seeking a new challenge after 11 years as a middle school English teacher. He has experience implementing blended learning models, data-driven instruction, and professional development for teachers. Foster believes his experience as a teacher leader will allow him to help create enriching educational experiences for both educators and students.

1. Matt Foster
3804 Rodman StNW #302
Washington, DC20016
(859) 433-3764
FOS4545@YAHOO.COM
Summary
I am dedicated to a great education for all students, and have served as a middle school English
teacher for 11 years. I am seeking a new challenge and would love to expand on my experience
working with students and technology, as well as conducting professional development for
teachers. I believe with my experience as a teacher leader, I will be able to bring a valuable skill set,
and help create the most relevant and enriching educational experience possible for educators and
students.
Highlights
● 11 years experience as anEnglish Language Arts educator
● Model Blended Learning Classroom for DCPS
● Trained by Judith Hochman for Hochman Writing Program in 2013
● On team that wrote initial 7thgrade Common Core ELA curriculum for Scott County
Schools in Georgetown, Kentucky during SY2010-11
● Trained in Wilson Reading System in 2012
● Trained and utilized Junior Great Books for SY2014-2015
● Part of the 2014 DCPS Common Core Reading Corps, integrating Hochman Writing
Program, Close Read Modules, Unit Overviews, Novel Guides and standards-based
resources to 6th grade curriculum
● Conducted Hochman Writing Program training for literacy staff each week at Stuart-
Hobson Middle School for SY2014-15
● Google-certified Educator
Experience
MARCH 2016 - PRESENT
IXL Learning - Consultant
● Aligning IXL curriculum to state, Common Core, and international standards
● Specializing in English Language Arts
AUGUST 2012 -JULY 2015
Districtof ColumbiaPublicSchools - English Language Arts Educator
● Utilized blended-learning model, data-driven personalized and scaffolded instruction, and
Junior Great Books curriculum.
● Co-taught weekly Hochman Writing Program Training for literacy staff.
● Headed the Scripps School-wide Spelling Bee.
● 6th Grade Team Leader for SY2013-2014, organizedParent/Teacher Conferences for the
grade level, and was member of the Culture Leadership Team.

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● Along with another teacher, created 8thgrade ELA curriculum using novels as a base.
● Utilized ESL best practices as well as data-driven personalized and scaffolded instruction.
● Taught one section of the Wilson Reading Program,successfully graduating all students out
of the class by the end of the year.
AUGUST 2007 - JULY 2012
Scott County Schools, Kentucky - English Language Arts Educator
● A part of an English Language Arts team that regularly had Reading and Writing scores in
the top 10 in the state.
● Along with two other district teachers, created the first full year7th grade curriculum for
the Common Core.
● Started school-wide trend to use Twitter for homework help.
● Fundraised and purchased iPod Touch cart for classroom use.
● Created and maintained class website, blog, and wiki.
● Started the Cooking Club for students.
● Assistant HeadFootball coach 2007-08, and2010-12.
Education
2010
Universityof Kentucky,Lexington,KY - M. Ed., Educational Leadership
2004
PomonaCollege,Claremont,CA - B.A., History
Professional References
Katherine Turner - Assistant Principal, Stuart-Hobson Middle School
katherine.turner@dc.gov
(202) 230-9007
Bridget Abbas - Former DCPS Interim Director, Secondary Literacy
gatorteacher2@gmail.com
(727) 385-8335
Shannon Gullett - Principal, Royal Spring Middle School
shannon.gullett@scott.kyschools.us
(859) 533-4047

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