Matthew Garcia is seeking a teaching position and has experience teaching English/Language Arts to 9th and 11th grade students at Tinley Park High School. He has completed over 200 hours of classroom experience in grades 6 through 12 at various schools, aiding in subjects such as literature, grammar, and communications. Garcia has a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Trinity Christian College and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
"Increasing Parent and Community Engagement to Enhance
Dual Language Immersion Programs In Middle School"
Presentation at Secondary Spanish Dual Immersion Symposium
CSU Fullerton
This presentation was given by Jon Wheeler and Karl Benedict of the University of New Mexico during the joint NISO-NFAIS Virtual Conference held on December 7, 2016
"Increasing Parent and Community Engagement to Enhance
Dual Language Immersion Programs In Middle School"
Presentation at Secondary Spanish Dual Immersion Symposium
CSU Fullerton
This presentation was given by Jon Wheeler and Karl Benedict of the University of New Mexico during the joint NISO-NFAIS Virtual Conference held on December 7, 2016
1. Matthew J Garcia
8032 160th St., Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 United States
773-910-6768 | mgarc1990@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL
Bachelor of Arts, English Education Present
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Tinley Park High School Tinley Park, IL
Novice Teaching Placement September 2015 - Present
I am currently at Tinley Park High School where I am completing my novice teaching hours (90-100 hours) These are the
hours I will complete prior to student teaching in the spring. I am currently teaching 9th and 11th grade students in
English/Language Arts.
Chicago Christian High School Palos Heights, IL
Field Experience/Student Aid January 2015 - May 2015
I completed 50 hours of teacher aiding at Chicago Christian High School in grades 10-12. I aided in a 10th grade honors
world literature class, 11th grade American literature course, and a 12th grade communications class.
Hamlin Upper Grade Center Alsip, IL
Field Experience/Student Aid September 2014 - December 2014
I completed 50 hours of teacher aiding at Hamlin Upper Grade Center in grades 6-8 to fulfill a requirement for my
English Education degree. Particularly focused on literature and grammar during my placement.
Arbor Park Junior High School Oak Forest, IL
Field Experience/Student Aid January 2014 - May 2014
I completed 50 hours of teacher aiding at Arbor Park Junior High School (Grade 6) to fulfill a requirement for my
English Education degree. I aided in a total of 5 different 6th grade classes.
EMPLOYMENT
Speedway Homer Glen, IL
Crew Member/Cashier October 2012 - Present
I am currently employed at Speedway part-time while I attend college full-time. My duties include cashier, customer
service, stocking, cleaning, and cooking.
SKILLS
Valid and current teaching certification in Illinois (April 2016)
Creative lesson planning
Proficient in Microsoft office
SMART board familiarity
Bilingual in English and Spanish
CERTIFICATIONS
Secondary English education (6-12)
PRESENTATIONS
I have presented a paper on Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad at a Streamlines conference at Clarke University in
Dubuque, IA in November 2015
