Helene Matthews
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About
42 years of teaching, specializing in second language students from lower socioeconomic situations.
Knowledge of second language acquisition and SDAIE strategies.
Bilingual: Spanish
Strong coaching, public speaking, and curriculum development skills
Knowledge of critical reading & writing strategies and skills
Aspire to help students become the best versions of themselves and achieve their lifelong dreams.
Experience
Innovation High School - charter school. Literacy Specialist, ELD & AVID teacher, 2016-2021.
Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy - private school. English 8-12, including Advanced Placement 11 & 12. 2015-2016
Sweetwater Union High School District - public school. Taught English, Spanish, AVID, and drama. 1979-2011
AVID Center - curriculum development. 1986-2009
AVID Summer Institute - staff developer/Site Team Facilitator. Taught AVID educational strands and assisted schools in my district to establish goals for their AVID programs.
Education
Point Loma Nazarene University, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, 2006.
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Drama, and English, 1975
Black Hills State University, Teaching Credential, 1976.
