Helene Matthews

42 years of teaching, specializing in second language students from lower socioeconomic situations. 

Knowledge of second language acquisition and SDAIE strategies.

Bilingual: Spanish

Strong coaching, public speaking, and curriculum development skills

Knowledge of critical reading & writing strategies and skills

Aspire to help students become the best versions of themselves and achieve their lifelong dreams.

Innovation High School - charter school. Literacy Specialist, ELD & AVID teacher, 2016-2021.

Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy - private school. English 8-12, including Advanced Placement 11 & 12. 2015-2016

Sweetwater Union High School District - public school. Taught English, Spanish, AVID, and drama. 1979-2011

AVID Center - curriculum development. 1986-2009

AVID Summer Institute - staff developer/Site Team Facilitator. Taught AVID educational strands and assisted schools in my district to establish goals for their AVID programs.

Point Loma Nazarene University, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, 2006.

San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Drama, and English, 1975

Black Hills State University, Teaching Credential, 1976.