Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown serves as an Associate Professor of Education and Single Subject Coordinator in the Liberal Studies and Education Department at The Master's University's Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education. With 22 years of secondary English teaching experience, he previously held leadership roles as English Department Chair and Academic Dean at Santa Clarita Christian School.

Education:

• B.A., The Master's University
• M.A. in Secondary Education, California State University, Northridge
• California Clear Credential in English

Professor Brown specializes in English education reform with emphasis on analytical writing development and teacher training. His research drives practical classroom applications through the California Writing Project's ISAW (Improving Students' Analytical Writing) initiative, focusing on evidence-based strategies to enhance K-12 writing proficiency across diverse student populations. He integrates curriculum design with professional development to address state-level educational challenges.

His scholarly contributions include publications in English Journal and California English, alongside conference presentations on writing pedagogy. As co-director of the CSUN Writing Project, he leads statewide professional development workshops for educators while coordinating teacher preparation programs at TMU.