Classes

What do you need taught? Then Matthew can teach it! Working as a supervisor and manager in sales and customer service phone rooms naturally led Matthew to teaching adults how to use sales software and eventually on to teaching customer service and leadership skills.

From 2017 to 2024, Matthew worked as a director of education in a Unitarian Universalist church. What’s especially interesting about this is that the Unitarian Universalist Association, in conjunction with the United Church of Christ, has a science-based sexuality education class called Our Whole Lives. So, in addition to being qualified to teach children and adults, Matthew is also a certified sexuality education instructor. Through his work with religious communities, Matthew has also taught adult classes on prayer and meditation and children’s classes on everything from the 7 UU Principles to bullying prevention. Also, while working in UUism, Matthew became a Credentialed Religious Educator, Advanced Level.

Based upon input from teachers and the principal, Matthew custom-designed a set of 30-minute classes on the International Baccalaureate Attitudes for Willard IB Elementary School in Pasadena, CA. He taught those classes for five years. The classes then went on to become Art TRECK (see below). Matthew is always adaptable and happy to work with you to create and administer classes to meet your needs!

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READY-MADE CLASSES:

These classes are ready to go. Just reach out to Matthew through his Contact page to arrange for him to come teach them.

30 Ways To Counter Hate (Ages 13 and up)

Help members of your community learn ways to speak up against hate both on social media and in their everyday lives. This is a comprehensive class that combines the best teachings of trusted entities like the United Nations and Southern Poverty Law Center.

In this class, people will learn:
+The importance of fact-checking and countering misinformation and outdated ideas
+How to calmly ally with targeted groups and individuals
+Why it matters that we speak up even while others remain silent
+Ways to support targeted groups and victims of hate crimes
+What a “Unity Rally” is and how to host one
And much, much more!

Emotional Intelligence for Kids! (Grades 2-5)

This is a 90-minute class designed to help children learn the ins and outs of Emotional Intelligence and give them a head start in leadership.

Art TRECK (Grades TK-5)

This is a series of 1-hour art classes that teach the principles of tolerance, respect, empathy, compassion, and kindness (TRECK). In each of the five lessons, students learn about a famous artist, an art technique, and a principle. These classes are FUN, powerful, transformational, and kids love them.

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PRESENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT:

These classes are under construction. Contact Matthew if you would like to be part of the beta testing process.

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence, sometimes called EQ, is the quality that sets today’s leaders apart from the pack. Matthew is in the process of combining elements from his popular YouTube show and podcast “It Matters How We Treat One Another” with his training and experience in leadership into a high-quality 2-hour workshop to help the leaders of your organization achieve greater team performance and higher staff morale.

Self-Care for Caregivers

Based upon Matthew’s popular speech about how to avoid compassion fatigue and burnout, this class is designed for caregiving professionals like nurses and therapists. This short 1-hour class might be just the thing your team needs to better care for themselves as they strive to provide top-notched care to others.

De-Escalation and Self-Care for the Customer Service Professional

This is a class that Matthew has been developing since his days as Audience Services Manager for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The concept is that companies can invest in their employees and help them avoid burnout by teaching them a variety of de-escalation and self-care techniques. Topics include calming angry customers, meditation, visualization, and Emotional Intelligence.

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CUSTOM-DESIGNED FOR YOU:

Visit Matthew’s Contact page to connect with him about the needs of your organization. He would be delighted to adapt or fully craft and deliver just the right class or training program you need!