Mathew Needleman

Current

• Literacy Coach at LAUSD
• Technology Consultant at Los Angeles County Office of Education

Past

• Founder at Open Court Resources.com
• Teacher at LAUSD
• Producer at Needleworks Pictures

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Education

• University of California, Los Angeles
• New York University

Recommended

5 people have recommended Mathew

Connections

128 connections

Industry

Education Management

Websites

• Needleworks PIctures
• Creating Lifelong Learners
• Video in the Classroom

Mathew Needleman’s Summary

Mathew Needleman, teacher and independent filmmaker, has been integrating video production in the elementary curriculum for over twelve years. He remains on the cutting edge of twenty-first century technologies and web 2.0 tools in his own classroom and in his support of other teachers.

He is dedicated to closing the digital divide and providing technology access to low income students, English Language Learners, children receiving special education services, and those who are identified as gifted.

Mathew Needleman’s Specialties:

digital video production, web design, web 2.0, writer's workshop

Mathew Needleman’s Experience

• Literacy Coach

  LAUSD

  (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)

  July 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

  Coaching and supporting elementary educators in their teaching of traditional and new media literacy.

• Technology Consultant

  Los Angeles County Office of Education

  (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry)

  2007 — Present (2 years )

• Founder

  Open Court Resources.com

  (Education Management industry)

  January 2001 — August 2008 (7 years 8 months)

  Largest collection of free Open Court Resources on the internet.

• Teacher

  LAUSD

  (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)

  January 2001 — June 2007 (6 years 6 months)

  Second grade teacher of English Language Learners and mainstreamed special education students.

• Producer

  Needleworks Pictures

  (Entertainment industry)

  March 1999 — 2007 (8 years )

Mathew Needleman’s Education

• University of California, Los Angeles

  B.A. , American Literature and Culture , 1997 — 1999

• New York University

  Film Production 1995 — 1996

Additional Information

Mathew Needleman’s Websites:

• Needleworks PIctures
• Creating Lifelong Learners
• Video in the Classroom

Mathew Needleman’s Interests:

filmmaking, digital storytelling, video production in the classroom

Mathew Needleman’s Groups:

Apple Distinguished Educators

•    Web 2.0 Educators and Professionals
•    LAUSD Past and Present
•    Edubloggers
•    Apple Distinguished Educators
•    CUE, Inc.

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