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Matthew C. DarbyPhone: 585-360-5844

410 Alexander Street Apartment 311Email:mhand_14609@yahoo.com

Education

Roberts Wesleyan College Bachelor of Science; Cross - Disciplinary Studies (Education, Fine Art,

Commercial Art)

Monroe Community Collegeo Teacher Preparation

1998 – 2003

o Commercial Art focus 1989 – 1992

Activities and Societies: Monroe Doctrine (Cartoonist/Distribution Manager), Student Art Association

New York State Summer School of the ArtsCeramics and Drawing (Summer ONLY pre college youth program)-1988

This is a summer program for the arts, I attended the visual Arts school which was located on the campus of SUNY Fredonia that year. East HighNon-Regents Diploma Art1983 – 1988

Experience

Dazzle School of Visual and Performing ArtsArt instruction/teaching assistant/direct care giver work with youth with Special Needs, ages 6-20 to help them reach their

potentials. This includes Homework Tutoring.

Primary/Secondary Education

May 2010 – February 2015

Children's Center of BrightonFloater

Daycare

September 2008 – November 2008 (3 months)

"Floater Teacher" mostly serving as a substitute and aid for ages 3-5, It could involve implementing lessons, monitoring nap time, assisting with snacks, playtime, toileting, diapers, performing read-alouds, supervising clean up, and using non-punitive structure setting techniques (classroom "discipline") to maintain a safe, productive and happy classroom.

The Salvation ArmyCeramics/Art Instructor-Rochester NY ARC

Non-Profit Organization

July 1997 – August 2008 (11 years 2 months)

Teaching decorative Ceramics/ Supervising other crafts and creative projects for program clients,

maintained classroom, created an environment of disciplined yet open ended creativity and healthy recreation for clients.

CEC EntertainmentChuck E. Cheese/Kid-Check/Runner/Prize CounterRestaurant

July 2003 – January 2008 (4 years 7 months)

Dress As Chuck E. Interacting with and Entertaining guests Dancing at Birthday Parties and Ticket splash events, poseing for

photographs, played with the children, Making live appearances at Schools and Public Events and making Chuck E. seem warm, alive, caring and fun.

Maintaining security at the front door when out of costume. Deliver food,(Food Runner) Performing cleaning tasks. Assisted families at the prize counter, sometimes turning this into

teachable moments in mathematics.

Media Play IncCustomer Service Associate.

Assisted Customers finding product.

Suggest Sales

Straightening and Restocking.Departments worked in:

Books Movies/Video Video Games/PC Software/Hardlines (Shirts, Posters, Memorabilia,

Collectables, Electronic devices and Toys) Music

November 1998- February 2003