Matt Johnston

18 Wakefield Lane
Geneva, IL, 60134
(630)-234-4208
mattj135@gmail.com

Student Teaching Semester:

Spring 2021

Education:
University of Nebraska Lincoln (August 2017- May 2018) Lincoln, NE
Studied with a double major in Criminology and Criminal Justice and National Security, with
a minor in Political Science, before transferring with a 3.78/4 GPA, to pursue my true passion of
teaching.
Illinois State University (ISU) (2018-current)
Normal, IL
Bachelor of Arts and English (in progress) May 2021
Major: Secondary English Education

Experience:

Arcis Golf, Geneva, IL May-August 2018

Greenskeeper
 Communicated with members and co-works, managed and demonstrated best practices
and techniques for machines to new employees, along with manual labor related to golf
courses.

Director of Sports Operations Geneva, IL June-July 2017; June-July 2018

 Directed operations for all summer league events at Geneva High School, coordinated,
scheduled events and games.

Educational Philosophy:
My personal belief is based on my belief that the activities of reading and writing help us
construct meaning from our experiences by promoting us to think critically about our world;
reading and writing challenges us to live, rather than simply exist. The study of English
therefore, makes us better readers and writers of human experience. Without English students
would fail to converse in a professional setting. Stressing individual thought and the diversity of
interpretive processes to assist students in cultivating the cognitive skills necessary for effective
interpretation and communication are essential for the learning process.

Related Skills/Specializations:
 Intermediate French speaker/reader
 Can work any Microsoft application
 Can work in C++ or Python (beginner)
 Coaching experience in basketball, volleyball