Matt Vedder
Clarksville
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that promote student curiosity and critical thinking. Presents scientific concepts using real-world examples for students to associate their experiences and the lessons.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Clarksville-montgomery County School System
Clarksville
08.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance experiential learning in the classroom.
- Integrated technology tools to create interactive learning experiences and support student-led research projects.
- Created a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- Monitored student performance, provided constructive feedback and targeted support to help struggling students achieve learning goals.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects.
- Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students understand complex topics.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to foster inclusive learning environments for students with varying skill levels.
- Researched new methods of teaching science concepts more effectively.
Operations Supervisor
Lowes Distribution Center
Pleasant View
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed daily operations by scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress to meet operational goals.
- Supervised daily operations and workflow at distribution center to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance workplace safety.
- Trained new employees on proper job functions and company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with management to develop training programs for new hires.
Senior Enlisted Operations
US Army
Fort Campbell
04.1993 - 05.2018
- Led over 400 diverse operations in austere environments, enhancing mission readiness.
- Trained and mentored 500 subordinate leaders in operational procedures, fostering leadership development.
- Managed high-risk operations to ensure safe operations were conducted at all times.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish organizational goals that impacted 10,000 soldiers.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-2023
Master of Science - Environmental Management
American Military University
Charlestown08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Project-based learning
- Educational technology
- Educational activities
- Tennessee tenure
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Certification
Biology Praxis
Timeline
Teacher
Clarksville-montgomery County School System
08.2020 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Lowes Distribution Center
07.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Enlisted Operations
US Army
04.1993 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching
Austin Peay State University
Master of Science - Environmental Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix