Matthew K Killham

Matthew K.
Killham
Charlottesville VA 22903 (434) 466-0306 Matthew.Killham@gmail.com
Education Masters of Teaching, Anticipated May 2018

Endorsements in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2010

Concentration in International Relations, Minors in Philosophy and Leadership
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA 23606
120hr Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate

TEFLONLINE.COM (Certificate number- TO0016701)
Young Learners, Business English, and English Grammar Endorsements
Professional U.S. Peace Corps- Literacy Specialist November 2013- December 2015
Experience Gomba, Uganda
Taught English, Mathematics, and HIV/AIDS prevention and management to classes with up to 70 Primary 2-7 students.
Designed and produced the schools first library, filling it with 2000+ books, educational games, and various learning materials.
Created a school-wide behavioral-incentive program as an alternative to traditional corporal punishment methods previously used.
Headed the successful effort to build the schools first playground and athletic fields using a $5,000 grant secured through the PC.
Created and coached the schools soccer team.
Taught weekly computer lessons to absolute beginners within the community.
Funded and hosted American Dinner Nights to foster intercultural exchange and boast attendance rates for my computer lessons.
Patai Udom Suksa School: Department Head of the International Program June 2012-July 2013
Bangkok, Thailand
Supervised 12 international teachers with one-on-one guidance and constant performance assessment.
Planned and led weekly teacher meetings, offsite camp activities, and school-wide events.
Served as an advisor to the principal, in addition to being the main point of contact between the administration and teaching staff.
Patai Udom Suksa School: International Program Primary 2 Teacher August 2011- August 2013
Bangkok, Thailand
Taught English, Science, Math and Health, in addition to handling classroom management and discipline throughout the school
day.
Planned lessons, created teaching materials, and maintained communication with parents, administration and staff.
Tutored students 13 hours a week, utilizing an individualized approach addressing each students unique abilities and needs.
Refugee and Immigration Services: AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate June 2011-August 2011
Hampton Roads, Virginia
Designed, implemented, and ran an 8-week ESL program for Iraqi, Nepalese, and Burmese refugees between the ages of 8 and 15.
Collaborated with the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula to provide a daily free-lunch program for all students.
Additional Moes Southwest Grill: Shift Supervisor (June 2009 July 2010, April 2011-August 2011) Crew Member (December 2008 June 2009)
Professional Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Photo-Op (Werewolf) September November
2009
Experience Soccer Organization of Charlottesville-Albemarle (SOCA): Soccer Official September 2001 May 2006
Leadership Books for Africa: Container Captain May 2015- September 2016
U.S. Peace Corps, Uganda
Organized and led 18 volunteers to secure, ship, and distribute 20,000 books from the United States to Uganda to help address the
extreme book shortage impacting Ugandan schools.
Secured a $5000 discount and led the fundraising effort, which raised $10,000 to cover intercontinental shipping costs.
Organized in-country transportation to distribute the books to 18 new/renovated libraries across the country.
Developed and conducted library workshops to educate locals on proper usage and management of their libraries and its resources.
STAND (A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition) at CNU: Founder and President February 2007 May 2010
Christopher Newport University (CNU), Newport News, VA 23606
Drafted constitution, recruited student and faculty support, and gained official university recognition in 2007.
Organized meetings, maintained records, and coordinated activities in conjunction with other student-led campus groups.
Planned and supervised numerous events on campus, including movie screenings, speakers, and multiple concerts.
Led numerous fundraisers, which raised thousands of dollars for various charitable organizations.
Presidents Leadership Program (CNU) August 2006 May 2010
Recipient, 2008 Servant Leadership Award Annual, single award presented by the Presidents Leadership Program to the student
who demonstrates selfless leadership in his/her personal and professional life.
Served on the Workshop Planning team, which coordinated and conducted integrative workshops.

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Education Masters of Teaching, Anticipated May 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2010

120hr Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate

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