FREDERICK MATTHEWS

3417 Keighly Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 869 - 8672

fnmatthews@gmail.com

Twenty-First Century Professional | Math Educator | Education Advocate

Dynamic and motivated math educator with a nine-year record of teaching excellence, academic
leadership, designing lesson plans, and strong technology skills. Skilled in building cross-curriculum
teams, building effective teacher-student-parent relationships, and making critical data decisions during
instruction. Adaptable and transformational teacher with an ability to work independently, creating
effective lessons, and seeks opportunities that further establish professional goals.

Education: Post-Graduate Course Work, Mathematics, Summer 2015

Radford University, Radford, Virginia
 Earned last three credits needed for 18 graduate math credits to be able
to teach Dual-Enrollment Mathematics.

Master of Teaching, Secondary Mathematics, May 2010

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
 Awarded Virginia Teaching Scholarship/Loan Program Award, 2009
 Awarded Shirley Schwartz Impact Award, 2010

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, May 2010

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Cum Laude
Concentration: Secondary Teacher Preparation; Minor: French
 Awarded National Science Foundation, S.T.E.M. Scholarship, 2009
 Awarded Capital One Power of Nine Scholarship, 2004

Associate of Science, General Science, August 2006

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, Virginia
Magna cum Laude

Teaching Franklin Military Academy, Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, Virginia

Experiences: Mathematics Teacher, August 2011 – Present
 Courses taught include: Middle School Enrichment, Algebra 1 & 2,
AFDA, Geometry, Math Analysis, AP Calculus, AP Statistics
 Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council Member 2018 – Present
 Algebra 1 Team Lead Teacher 2018 – 2019
 SAT School Day Test Administrator 2015 – 2017
 PSAT Test Administrator 2011 – 2017
 National Honor Society Sponsor 2012 – 2015
 National Junior Honor Society Sponsor 2011 - 2015

Department of Mathematics, VCU, Richmond, Virginia

Adjunct Faculty, 2009-2017
Courses: Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics (Math 131), Algebra with
Applications (Math 141)
 Taught pre-determined curricula in a classroom of 25-30 students.
 Concepts taught include but not limited to: Voting Theory, Graph
Theory, Simple / Compound Interest, Fair Division, Modeling, Equation
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3417 Keighly Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 869 - 8672
fnmatthews@gmail.com

Fitting, Linear, Quadratic, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions,

Polynomial Functions, Basics of Algebra, etc.

Denbigh High School, Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, Virginia
Mathematics Teacher, August 2010 – June 2011
 Courses taught include: AP Calculus and Geometry (Honors/Remedial)
 Responsible for classroom management, planning and collaboration with
other teachers in the department.

Practical Internship, Oak Knoll Middle School, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Experiences: Student Teacher, Spring 2010
 Taught five sections of Eighth Grade Pre-Algebra, Eighth Grade Algebra
I, and Seventh Grade Algebra I.
 Responsible for classroom management, planning and collaboration with
other teachers.

Professional Presented In-House Training on Smart Board Techniques 2011, 2012

Development Attended NCTM Conference, 2011, 2018
Activities: Attended VCTM Conference, 2017
Attended AP Institute at William and Mary for AP Statistics, 2014
Attended AP Institute at William and Mary for AP Calculus, 2018

Technology Word/Excel/Powerpoint, SmartNotebook (and CPS), Blackboard, Engrade,

Familiarity: Geogebra, TI-83, 84, 89 calculators, ActivInspire, Geometers Sketchpad, SPSS,
Gizmos, PowerSchool Testing Software, Socrative, Google Apps for Education

Licensures and Teaching Licensure, Commonwealth of Virginia, June 2010

Certifications: Teaching Endorsement, Mathematics, Commonwealth of Virginia, June 2010
Google Certified Educator – Level 1, Issued by Google, November 2018
Google Certified Education – Level 2, Issued by Google, December 2018

Professional National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, joined in 2009

Affiliations: Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, joined in 2011
American Mathematical Society, joined in 2018
Mathematical Association of America, joined in 2018

References: Dr. Clara Bannister, Librarian

Franklin Military Academy; 701 N. 37th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223
804-780-8526; cbannist@rvaschools.net

Mr. William Watson, Math Lead Teacher

Franklin Military Academy; 701 N. 37th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223
804-780-8526; wwatson@rvaschools.net

Mr. Norman Marshall, Chemistry Teacher

Franklin Military Academy; 701 N. 37th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223
804-780-8526; nmarshal@rvaschools.net