1. JOY V. MATTHEWS, Ed. D
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4928 Finnegan Court
Richmond, Virginia 23228
(804) 346-8732
joymatthews711@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL GOAL
To secure a challenging position as a Director of Special Education utilizing my extensive educational gifts,
talents, and the ultimate desire to impact upon individuals, families, and the community
EDUCATION
DOCTORATE IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (Pending-2016)
Virginia State University, Colonial Heights, Virginia
POST MASTER IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION (2007)
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK (2002)
Kean College of New Jersey, Union, New Jersey
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (1993)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice. New York, New York
EXPERIENCE
2007 - Present RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS – RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
School Social Worker- Elementary School
• Providing leadership in assisting directors, administrators, teachers, and parents with
preventions, strategies and interventions for student achievement in Pre-Kindergarten
• Proposed and received a grant award for additional student learning
• Collaborating with the Technical and Training support staff to create inclusive
classrooms
• Skilled in socio-economic analysis for emotional and developmental concerns
• Worked with families for student growth and achievement
• Chairperson for the Child Study team and the School Based Eligibility Committee
• Partnering with various community resources for student and family needs
2012- 2013 RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS – RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
School Co-Administrator/School Social Worker – Elementary School
• Ensured resources for a safe school environment, conducted management of
operations, and established partnerships with various organizations in a pre-school
learning center
• Collaborated with families and community members, responded to diverse
community interests and needs, and mobilized community resources
• Created, fostered, and sustained a school culture based on respect for all
• Organized staff meetings for the purpose of reaching a common goal
• Observed teachers and students for effectiveness to student learning and staff
professional growth

2. 2004 - 2007 RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS – RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Exceptional Education Teacher- Elementary School
• Taught third and fourth grade students in an inclusion setting
• Collaborated with team members for lesson plans and student evaluation
• Worked closely with families for student growth and achievement
• Prepared students for various assessments for student achievement
• Assisted with Child Study and the School Based Eligibility Committees
• Prepared student Individualized Educational Plans for goals and objectives
2002 - 2003 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES – IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY
School Social Worker - Special Education – Alternative High School
• Member of the IEP teams for exceptional education high school students
• Mediated student/student, student/teacher, and teacher/parent disagreements
• Worked closely with families for transition planning and services
• Managed a caseload of students who require individual and group counseling
• Provided various resources for additional assistance
2000 - 2002 TRINITAS HOSPITAL – ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY
Mental Health Worker- Child/Adolescent Unit
• Active participant in public relations for patients and families
• Managed a caseload of children/adolescents in a hospital setting
• Evaluation of goal effectiveness for individual treatment planning
1994 -2000 PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY
Substitute Teacher/Administrative Assistant- High School
• Substituted for students of all grade levels
• Worked with Vice Principals to assist with teachers’ attendance and class coverage
• Assisted Guidance Counselors and Social Workers with students who have academic
and personal issues
• Worked closely with families for student growth and achievement
CERTIFICATION
Post-Master’s Certification and License in Educational Leadership – Virginia State License
Special Education for Learning Disabilities – Virginia State License
School Social Work Certification - Virginia State Licensure
REFERENCES
Available upon request