M ATTHEW R EIERSON

6712 Gills Gate Terrace Chesterfield, VA 23832 804-381-7239 earthsci@vt.edu

E A RT H S C I E N C E E D U C AT O R

6-12 Earth and Space Science endorsed Career Switcher Provisional License: July 2015

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping others succeed and encourage growth

Committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that encourages students to explore

Strong ability to remain flexible and adapt to different learning styles and situations quickly.

EDUCATION - CERTIFICATION
CAREER SWITCHER PROVISIONAL LICENSE: JULY 2015
6-12 Earth and Space Science Endorsement

VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM EDUCATEVA CAREER SWITCHER PROGRAM

Level I completed December 2014 with an overall grade of 95.14%

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY

B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management

FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Active Shooter Independent Study Course

CPR/AED CERTIFIED

SKILLS
Classroom Management
Behavioral/Social Skills
Development
Student Motivation
Computer Proficient
Audio-Visual Aid
Implementation

Effective Time Management

Interactive Instruction/Learning
Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
Backwards Design Lesson Planning
Differentiated Instruction
Assessment of Diverse Learning Styles

Creative Questioning
Strong Collaborator
Excellent Reading
Comprehension
Excellent Public Speaking
Skills
Strong Ability to Adapt to
Changing Situations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEEP RUN HIGH SCHOOL GLEN ALLEN, VA
Field Placement, 2014
Completed over 40 hours in Earth Science and Oceanography classes. Time included observation,
instruction, tutoring and assisting the supervising teacher with various tasks. Experience involved
students in grades 9-12, cooperative learning environments, and assigned exceptional staff. Also
included one day acting as the substitute teacher when the supervisor was not present.

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON GLEN ALLEN, VA

Guest Service Manager, 2006-Present
Focused on ensuring a high level of customer service by employees and through direct interaction
with guests. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and mentoring team members while
ensuring positive service scores and profitability.
Key Results:

Brand standards quality assurance scores never dropped below 98%

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Phone: (804)-381-7239

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Fostered a teamwork environment among the front desk and sales that promoted increased
revenue and quality customer service

Scores have resulted in being in the top 10 of all hotels managed by Hiltons Focused Services
Division.

SCORES
Praxis 5571 Earth & Space Sciences Score: 168
VCLA Reading Score: 300

Writing Score: 253

REFERENCES
Jim Gaines Assistant Director of EducateVA
804-523-5671 or 703-257-6500
jgaines@ccwa.vccs.edu

Grant Odell Earth Science/Oceanography Teacher at Deep Run High School

Field Placement Supervising Teacher
804-683-8080
geodell@henrico.k12.va.us

Deanna Den Hartog Retired Earth Science at Fairfax County Schools

Science Methods/Lesson Planning Instructor
703-383-5275
ddenhartog@verizon.net

Ron Williams General Manager Homewood Suites Richmond-West

804-310-6383
Ron.williams@hilton.com

PROFESSIONAL

PORTFOLIO

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