Matthew Thomas Barclay
          Email: mtbarclay@yahoo.com
                       (831) 796-7600

 
Education:

History and Social Sciences
California State University, Monterey Bay
Single-Subject Teaching Credential: ELA-“CLAD” 2004
NCLB Certified as “Highly Qualified” in Social Studies, 2004

Dual Bachelors’ degrees in History and Political Science (B.A.)
University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California; 1989

Master’s in Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, California; 1998
Spanish language emphasis

Teaching and Professional Experience:

World History/US History /AP Government and Politics/Economics Instructor	
Alisal High School, Salinas, California, 2005 to Present
Principal: Mr. Dan Burns

•	Develop curriculum and materials for all social studies courses.
•	Teach instruction daily to ethnically and academically diverse students.   
•	Conduct conferences with parents, school administrators and counselors to determine successful student outcomes.
•	Work individually with at-risk students to ensure their academic success.

Special Education Instructor (SDC)
Mount Toro High School, Salinas, California, 2004-05
Principal: Mr. Murry Sheckman

•	Taught 16 mild/moderately-disabled students daily in all subjects required for graduation.
•	Designed differentiated curriculum and instruction for students in grades nine through  
     twelve.
•	Developed student Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s) with goals and         
     benchmarks specific to student needs.
•	Held annual and triennial meetings with parents, local administrative and district staff to 
     monitor and adjust student learning programs.

Student Teacher
North Monterey County High School, 2003-2004
Principal: Mr. Steve Hirt
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Grants Manager, The Educational Partnership Center
University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, 2001 to 2002

•	Managed over $10 million dollars in major Educational Partnership grants ensuring  
      that federal and state guidelines were met.
•	Researched and wrote both program progress reports as well as new grant proposals that reflected consistency in EPC benchmarks, accomplishments and institutional mission.

AIAA Project Coordinator, The Educational Partnership Center
University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, 2000 to 2001 

•	Managed and supervised new $5 million dollar outreach program designed to improve UC college-going rates of students at 5 local area high schools.
•	Supervised 4 UC program representatives and directed their outreach efforts covering over 1000 high school students.

Instructor of Political Science 
Hartnell College, Salinas, California, 2000

•	Taught 40 students concepts of United States and California government utilizing mass media tools such as the Internet, Video and PowerPoint.
•	Challenged students to work collaboratively with group discussions, debates and presentations. 
•	Developed and designed political science web page: http://members.tripod.com/mtbarclay/index.htm  where students were required to access daily for use in learning about contemporary political issues.
•	Mentored students on writing and expression skills as well as provided information on career and vocational paths.   

Educational Consultant
County of Monterey, Department of Rehabilitation, Monterey, California; 1999

•	Taught writing skill strategies to CSUMB students. 
•	Assisted students in acquiring standard research techniques for writing projects.
•	Interfaced with university professors, rehabilitation staff, and administrators to resolve and clarify student issues.
•	Provided career counseling assistance to students.

International Consultant and Senior High School English Teacher
Japan Exchange Teaching Program (JET), Sendai, Japan; 1994 to 1996

•	Headed Oral Communication program while supervising four Japanese teachers.
•	Taught 16 weekly English courses for elementary, high school and university students.
•	Designed and fine-tuned English language curriculum for elementary, secondary and university programs.
•	Mentored and provided information to over 50 Japanese students on overseas exchange programs.

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Investigator Support Assistant
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, (EEOC) San Francisco, California; 
1992 to 1994

•	Interviewed and advised over 1000 clients and employers on employment issues.
•	Composed agency complaints and affidavits served in EEOC investigations.
•	Interfaced extensively with EEOC Enforcement, Investigative, and Legal units for successful resolution of client issues.
•	Worked skillfully with multicultural clients.

Agricultural Extension Volunteer
U.S. Peace Corps, Guatemala, Central America; 1989 to 1992

•	Educated and trained over 200 men and women on sustainable agricultural practices.
•	Organized and presented in Spanish over 50 educational seminars on community health issues.
•	Wrote and administered grants for 2 infrastructure projects benefiting over 150 families.
•	Wrote monthly statistical reports and evaluations for Peace Corps Guatemala assessing program feasibility and sustainability.

Skills and Accomplishments:

•	Spanish language oral and written proficiency (FSI 3).
•	Accomplished in computer-based curriculum design (i.e. Web Page, PowerPoint).
•	Jazz musician (play trombone in large and small group ensembles).
•	Extensive international travel and overseas living experience. 
•	Recipient of Educational Partnership Center’s Local Award for exceptional contribution to the UCSC off-campus community.
•	Member of Japan Exchange Teaching Alumni Association of California.