Matthew J.

Bailey
4469 Quebec Lane, Brighton, MI 48116
matthew.bailey808@gmail.com / (248) 320-2825

Teaching Portfolio Website

http://matthewbaileyportfolio.weebly.com/

Professional Goals
To build a long-term career as a secondary biology and integrated science teacher that
encourages creativity and higher-order thinking, in order to make a significant difference in the
performance of all learners in my classroom.

Professional Certification

Michigan Department of Education Secondary Education, expected May 2015

Secondary Endorsement in Integrated Science (DI)

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Biology
GPA: 3.6/4.0; Deans list all semesters in attendance

May 2014

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher
August 2014 April 2015
Highlander Way Middle School, 8th Grade Science Class, Howell, MI
Assessed and addressed academic needs through development of planning, organizing,
studying and time management skills
Maintained open communication with students, parents and faculty
Collaborated with other departments in the school to ensure student success
Implemented many student-centered learning techniques, including demonstrations and
inquiry and application labs
Designed activities that connect scientific content to everyday life to engage and motivate
students
Modified curriculum for various Special Education Students in the regular classroom by
simplifying assignments into chunks and rephrasing concepts in various similar steps
Participated in all available professional development activities and parent-teacher
conferences throughout the school year
Attended multiple IEP meetings with mentor teacher
Incorporated problem-solving activities into the curriculum with a one-week plan based on
building a Rube Goldberg machine
Utilized claim, evidence and reasoning activities to teach critical thinking

Interactive Field Experience

Holt High School, Sophomore Biology, Holt, MI
September 2013 - April 2014
Placement included four hours a week observation as well as being an active member of
the classroom by planning, teaching, and working with students in a 10th grade Biology
class.
Observed lab-based, cooperative learning instruction classroom

Waverly Middle School, 7th Grade Biology, Waverly, MI

September 2012 - December 2012
Placement included two hours a week observation as well as becoming actively involved
in the classroom by working with and teaching students in a 7th grade Biology class.
Observed and practiced using technology for classroom instruction
Sexton High School, AdvancePath, Lansing, MI
January 2011 - April 2011
Placement included two hours a week observation in Sexton High Schools AdvancePath
Academics Program
Aided at-risk students in completing a personalized online curriculum that prepares
students for college or post-secondary training

Professional Experience
Member Services and Sales Representative
May 2014 August 2014
Planet Fitness, Brighton, MI
Earned top 2 in membership sales for my time of employment
Responded to member questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner
Worked in a team to recruit new members and ensure their satisfaction with the facility
Customer Service Representative and Delivery Driver
May 2013 August 2013
Jimmy Johns, Brighton, MI
Provided quality service in meeting customers needs
Demonstrated commitment to position by maintaining perfect attendance
Construction Site Assistant
May 2012 August 2012
McSweeney Electric, Wixom, MI
Assisted the owner in setting up materials for projects and job sites
Took initiative to complete multiple daily tasks and meet deadlines

Activities & Interests

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, Member, 2011-2013
Interested in coaching tennis, baseball or basketball and eager to participate in
extracurricular clubs
Personal Interests: tennis, baseball, football, snowboarding, hiking, music, travel

Professional References
Marisa Fisher
(517) 548-6252 ext. 83120
fisherm@howellschools.com

Collaborative Teacher

Andy Anderson
(517) 442-4648
andya@msu.edu

Michigan State Professor of Teacher Education

Kraig Wray
(443) 465-0923
wrayk@msu.edu

Michigan State Teaching Internship Field Instructor