Matt Kitchin
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Matt Kitchin
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Certified ESOL Teacher w/ experience w/ kids and adults, hablo español, falo português
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Certified ESOL Teacher w/ experience w/ kids and adults, hablo español, falo português
From United StatesLiving in Curitiba, Brazil (23:24 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 3, 2021Interest topicMusicGamingFood
I've worked with youth for 14 years as a teacher, assistant, tutor, and social worker. I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, USA, and I have also spent a lot of time in Minnesota, Chicago, Washington state, Arkansas, Alaska, and Chile. My wife and I moved to Brazil 2 years ago to be close to some of her extended family. I enjoy playing music (singing, guitar, and more), rock climbing, slacklining, playing video games, hiking, cooking, and hanging out with friends. I am also passionate about human rights and social justice, and I work hard to make the world a better place.Me as a Teacher
I became a teacher because I love learning, both for myself & helping others to do so. I have a master's in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Mathematics, and Bilingual Education. I taught reading, writing, and language-enriched math classes in dual language schools (Spanish-English) in the US for 6 years. I have other experiences as a math teacher, private tutor, and a social worker. I have learned so much as a teacher, and the most important things are:
- Teacher - student relationships based on respect and responsibility come first
-We learn language best when we receive comprehensible input and communicate about subjects that we find interesting and usefulMy lessons & teaching style
Why do you want to learn English?
I cater my language lessons to your needs and goals.
I also make my lessons as interactive as possible.
We can work together to create lesson plans that are fun and interesting. We can focus on business language, reading, writing, simulations, art, music, games, shows, or just have simple conversation. I like to use games and activities that get all learners (especially kids!) moving their bodies.
Each lesson will have key words, conventions, grammar, and cultural aspects. We'll review past lessons as we go, and keep track of your progress towards your goals.My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Image files
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
Teaching License - Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission - 2020
Certificate uploaded
Education
2013 - 2014
Master's - Teaching math, English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Bilingual Education
Work Experience
2019 - 2021
Bilingual Educational AssistantBefore COVID:
Pushed in to K-8 classrooms support ELL students in reading, writing, science, math
Assisted in facilitating classroom climate that is conducive to learning for ELL & all students
Worked 1-on-1 & in small groups of students on reading, writing, math.
Helped schedule & interpret for parent-teacher conferences
During COVID:
Facilitated reading & math groups in English & Spanish for ELL & other struggling students, documenting & communicating progress
Tech & translation support
2017 - 2019
Dual language math teacherTaught Algebra 1, Geometry, Everyday Algebra (intervention and Algebra 1 for 9th-graders)
Modified (primarily HMH and AVID) and developed curricula including projects and activities to meet the needs of ELLs (English language learners), SpEd students, and other learners
Delivered instruction in Spanish to dual language classes (about ½ of my sections)
Participated in dual language/after-school Migrant Education teams
2020 - 2020
English teacherUsed proprietary curriculum, music, TPR, poetry, props, and jokes to teach English to Chinese students
2015 - 2017
Dual language math teacherTaught Dual Language Math classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Modified (primarily CMP, Oregon Focus, AVID and MYP) and developed curricula including projects and activities to meet the needs of ELLs, SpEd students, and other learners
Delivered instruction 90-100% in Spanish
Built other skills such as problem solving, academic language, critical thinking, technology use
Used PBIS and other strategies in classroom management
Helped build dual language program
2014 - 2015
Math teacherTaught math intervention classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Modified and developed curricula to meet the needs of ELL’s, SpEd students, and other learners
Supported some ELL’s by explaining math concepts in Spanish
Focused on math skills such as problem solving, vocabulary building, critiquing the reasoning of others, and academic discussions
Used PBIS and other strategies in classroom management
5.0
Rating
12
Students
68
Lessons
100%
Attendance
95%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversation practice and film/audio studies
A1 - C2Conversation Practice45 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 20% off
English for kids
A1 - C2Kids16 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
1 Review
Jewel
21 English lessons
Matt is a great teacher, he is patient, knowledgeable, and full of love. He knows how to communicate with kids, is experienced in spotting the areas that need to be improved, and executing the improvement plan.
I highly recommend Matt to your kids.
Sep 29, 2022
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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