JERRY TAYLOR MATKINS JR.

2476 Kodiak Dr.

Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 217-9711
matkinsj07@gmail.com

Education
Masters of School Administration
East Carolina University
Masters of Education
Physical Education
East Carolina University

May 2016
December 2013

Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education

Concentrations: Science and Social Studies
East Carolina University

May 2011

Educational Experience
Administrative Intern, E.B. Aycock Middle School, Greenville, North Carolina 20152016
Responsible for creating programs that would assist beginning teachers
Assisted with implementing student discipline procedures in accordance
with campus and district policies
Provided instructional coaching support by observing classroom teachers
and providing feedback to improve teaching and learning Assisted with
financial responsibilities of the school
Collaborated to recruit and retain teachers
Middle School Science Teacher, E.B. Aycock Middle School, Greenville, North Carolina
2011-2016
Taught 8th Grade Science
o Ensured all lessons were planned and implemented according to district
and state curriculum guidelines
o Differentiated lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners
o Ensured all activities and experiments met appropriate safety standards
o Maintained student records of student progress
Science department chair
o Assist in the development, implementation and supervision of
departments content standards

o Identified and communicated effective teaching and classroom

management strategies
o Collaborate with campus leadership team to supervise the science
department
Mentor for beginning teachers
Sponsored science club and Science Olympiad

Administrative Skills and Experience

Leadership/Collaboration Created a system that would assist beginning teachers with
classroom management and procedures Collaborated and implemented an observation
protocol for teachers adopted by E.B. Aycock Middle School Served as representative
for E.B. Aycock Middle School Improvement Team Collaborated and conducted
meetings for grade levels and departments within the school
Problem Solving Spearheaded the implementation of several programs, such as Stellar
Starts to increase staff and student motivation Organized multiple events including
dinners out to create incentives for teachers to work hard in their classrooms
Collaborated with other personnel to minimize certain behaviors that were prevalent
Worked with administration on recruitment, retaining, and organizing staff for situations
that would make them more successful
Communication Addressed ways that the school can inform families and stakeholders of
upcoming events Informed the staff each week of the planned meetings and agendas for
each meeting Created brochure for E.B. Aycock Middle School for new parents and
students
Organization/Time Management Organized a program that would address the daily
early arrival of students Organized the student and staff rewards program Created and
implemented service learning projects at E.B. Aycock Middle School Organized
homecoming week for staff, students, and families