Matthew Herd Email & Phone Number

United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

I work for an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program provided by Catholic Charities of Boston in South Boston. I worked here in the same role previously, before going back to school for my Master's degree. I help ensure the overall health of the program, its staff, and its students.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Assisted in processes related to academic advising for students interested in studying in the United States through the EducationUSA Fulbright Colombia Center.- Helped to review and revise processes that Fulbright candidates undergo as part of the onboarding and preparation process.

Watertown, MA

- Prepared and taught lessons that actively engage diverse groups of adult learners in English language learning at the intermediate level. - Worked with other staff members on program/teaching issues, and participated in staff meetings and in-service workshops, as well as completed required recordkeeping.

Greater Boston Area

- Developed an understanding of the services all DESE/ACLS/Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) funded programs offer as well as what services the two Boston Career Centers offer.- Made referrals between the two Boston Career Centers and Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs in Boston and arranged Career Center visits between Boston ABE programs.

- Taught English to immigrants, refugees, and tourists in Boston of varying levels using a communicative approach, helping learners achieve their educational goals. - Created and utilized contextualized lesson plans which integrated reading, writing, grammar, speaking, listening, numeracy, and computer skills all while keeping in mind the DESE (Department.

Cuenca, Ecuador

- Taught English classes for non-native speakers by means of textbooks, worksheets, activities, conversation and soliciting class participation. - Administered and graded placement exams for all incoming students. - Prepared and supplied extra help or practice to students that needed or requested it.

Amherst, MA

Working with 12 Resident Assistants, the Residence Director and Assistant Residence Director, the Administrative Assistant has an array of tasks. Primary tasks include managing the staff calendar, correspondence with residents, budget management and advertising.

Amherst, MA

As a Resident Assistant, the main responsibilities include promoting diversity, building community and enforcing policy. These are achieved by hosting programs in the residence hall and raising awareness about diversity through discussion or activities, paving the way for community to be built by the connections made.

My main responsibilities were inventorying and keeping track of all supplies that come in and out of lab, monitoring various laboratory experiments, keeping laboratory and surrounding area clean and organized at all times and maintaining communication for all members of lab and construct laboratory schedules

Master'S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: UMass Marching Band, Resident Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Boltwood Project Community Service

Diploma, General