Matthew Steven Tobin

1609 Robin Road Waterloo, IA 50701 tobinm@uni.edu (563) 563-7708

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a middle or high school assistant principal position starting in August 2016
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, July 2016
Endorsements/Certifications in Evaluator Approval and PK-12 Special Education Supervisor
4.0/4.00 Cumulative GPA
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Education, December 2011
Deans List: Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2011
Emphasis in United States History
3.37/4.00 Cumulative GPA
CERTIFICATES
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter, High Risk Behaviors and Substance
Abuse Training, International Baccalaureate
Aquatics Certificate
o Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguarding/First Aid,, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Certified
Pool Operator
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEACHING
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9-12 GRADE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
February, 2012 Present
Collaborated with colleagues to create meaningful lessons and common formative assessments
Participated in training for the International Baccalaureate Program
Co-taught multiple course in the social studies field
Piloted and launched a new course
Utilized technology such as Kahoot! and a Promethean Board to create stimulating lessons and
activities
Taught a US History course for English Language Learners (ELL).
Participated in bi-weekly literacy and PLCs meetings
Modified curriculum for special needs students to promote a positive classroom experience
Invited local community leaders to come speak to students in US History
Supervised multiple student teachers
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Cedar Falls Park and Recreation Division, Cedar Falls, IA
August, 2009 Present
Pool Manager
Oversaw staff of 90+ employees
Established and enhanced emergency action skills
Developed leadership and communication skills
Handled deposits up to $10,000 dollars
Communicated effectively with patrons and staff on safety issues
Oversaw pre/post season maintenance
Designed and developed lesson plans for swim instructors
Designed and developed lesson plans for training CPR and Lifeguarding/First-Aid
Ensured the concessions stand was up to health code

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ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIP
Administrator for Athletic Events
o Participated in event management
o Handled deposits brought in by events
o Ensured that staff arrived on time
o Assisted in running events
Safety Chair
o Participated in monthly meetings with district supervisors and administrators
o Scheduled mandatory drills
o Assisted with creating a map for a new evacuation plan
o Communicated with staff on any safety concerns
Programs
RTI/MTSS
o Attended a conference held by Solution Tree on how to effectively implement RTI/MTSS at
schools
o Served as a team member for the MTSS program
o Created presentation for staff on the basics of MTSS
o Integrated material from PLCs into the MTSS
PBIS
o Attended a district and state conferences on how to effectively implement PBIS at schools
o Served as a member on the PBIS committee
o Setup a dodgeball tournament for staff and students
o Presented data to the staff about PBIS
o Assisted in restarting the program to better improve relationships between staff and
students
Communication
Led a PLC between East High and West High social studies teachers that taught World History

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