Dan Polles
Morristown,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with over fourteen years of experience as a goal-oriented teacher-in-charge assisting with the coordination and implementation of school programs. Assisted with planning and organizing of school objectives, teacher and student school schedules and the school culture and climate committee. Demonstrated leadership capability in the areas of curriculum and staff development and student activities, athletics and special education. Served as a catalyst for promoting student success by promoting parent and community involvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Health and Physical Education Teacher
Hillsborough Township Public Schools
Hillsborough, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Certified.
- Taught and trained in rope climbing and adventure education.
- Created comprehensive Health and Physical Education lessons based upon New Jersey Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop strategies for improving physical education programs across grade levels.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Assessed student performance using rubrics and other evaluation tools.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Glen Rock Board of Education
Glen Rock, NJ
09.2010 - 10.2023
- 2022 Teacher of the Year.
- Teacher in Charge-executed all administrative duties in the absence of the principal.
- Highly effective teacher rating.
- Anti-Bullying Specialist
- Managed HIB cases, personnel issues, crisis intervention situations, student code of conduct violations and parental concerns.
- Served on the School Climate/Culture committee.
- Contributed input to the child study team on special needs students.
- Designed the Elementary Physical Education report card through the use of formative and summative assessments.
- Created the Elementary Physical Education grading rubric for Glen Rock Public Schools.
- Developed the Elementary Character Education and Physical Education curriculum.
- Created comprehensive Health and Physical Education lessons based upon New Jersey Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Ridgewood Public Schools
Ridgewood, NJ
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Maternity leave position.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Adhered to applicable fitness program standards and benchmarks.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Glen Rock High School
Glen Rock, NJ
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Assistant varsity defensive backs and wide receivers coach.
- Varsity Special Teams Coordinator.
- Junior varsity offensive and defensive coordinator.
- Coached the team to a 7-0 undefeated season in 2017.
- Assisted with evaluating player performance, scouting of opponents, film breakdown and off season conditioning program.
- Served as the varsity linebackers/wide receivers coach in 2016.
- Set clear performance targets and evaluated player and team achievements.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Imparted discipline to all team members and collaborated for great performance.
- Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent program philosophy.
Volunteer Assistant Football Coach
United States Military Academy Prep School
West Point, NY, NY
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with the head coach in best practices for the upcoming season.
Assistant Junior Varsity Baseball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
Glen Rock, NJ
03.2018 - 06.2018
- 16-3 overall record.
- Won first round Tri-County JV Tournament game.
- Assisted with the varsity practices and games.
Head Freshman Baseball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
Glen Rock, NJ
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Prepared Freshman baseball players for higher level baseball by teaching fundamental skills and concepts of the game.
- Winning records each of the three seasons.
- Qualified for the Bergen County Freshman Tournament.
Head Middle School Basketball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
- 12-3 record.
- Conducted tryouts and evaluations of student-athletes.
- Monitored student-athlete academic performance.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
Head Middle School Baseball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
Glen Rock, NJ
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Posted 30 wins and 5 losses in three seasons as head coach.
- Devised and implemented successful game strategies.
- Provided one-on-one coaching on unique requirements of each position.
Assistant High School Football Coach
Ridgewood Public Schools
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Served as an assistant coach at all levels of the program. Coached linebackers and wide receivers.
- Assisted with the Freshmen Football team to an undefeated season in 2011.
- Assisted with evaluating player performance, scouting of opponents, film breakdown, assisted with running offense/defense /special teams and supervision of the in-season workout program.
Assistant High School Baseball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Assisted the head coach in all facets of the game including throwing batting practice and coaching the catchers.
- Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running and game scenarios.
- Earned a number one seed in the Group 2 North 1 New Jersey State Playoffs.
Assistant Football Coach
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
10.2009 - 11.2009
- Evaluated player performance and setting special teams depth charts accordingly.
- Scouted opponents and involved in film breakdown.
- Running both offense/defense /special teams scout teams.
- Coached long snappers.
- Hosted on-campus recruiting tours.
- Supervised and ran players’ in-season workout program.
- Assisted in players’ academic advising.
Education
Master's - Educational Leadership
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Health and Physical Education
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Creative lesson plan development
- Behavior modification
- Learning assessments
- School improvement committee
- Excellent classroom management
- Organizational development knowledge
- Positive atmosphere promotion
Certification
- Principal’s Certificate of Eligibility
- Supervisor’s Standard Certificate
- NJPSA Anti-Bullying Specialist Certificate
- K-12 Health and Physical Education Standard Certificate
- Driver’s Education Standard Certificate
- Amercian Heart Association CPR/AED Certificate
Academic Awards
- Alpha Epsilon Lambda Academic Honor Society. Montclair State University.
- New Jersey Athletic Conference All-Academic Team 2008-09.
- The College of New Jersey Scholar Athlete Award 2008 and 2009.
- Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society Member (2007-Present).
- Golden Key Academic Honor Society Member (2008-Present).
Additional Information
- The College of New Jersey Football (2007, 2008): Starting linebacker/special teams player 2007-08 2nd on the team in tackles 2008 & Top 20 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference in tackles New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship Team 2007 NCAA Playoff Appearance 2007 Appeared in all games in 2007 & 2008
- Moravian College Football (2005, 2006): Two Varsity Letters at and played in and won ECAC Southwest Bowl (2005) Top Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year” at Moravian College (2005)
References
Jeff DiLollo. Principal. Hillsborough High School.
(908) 431-6600 x2274
Christine Cillio. Vice Principal. Hillsborough High School.
(908) 431-6600 x2499
Mike Davis. Athletic Director. Hillsborough High School.
(908) 431-6600 x2628
Timeline
High School Health and Physical Education Teacher
Hillsborough Township Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Junior Varsity Baseball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
03.2018 - 06.2018
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Glen Rock High School
10.2016 - 10.2017
Head Freshman Baseball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
03.2015 - 06.2017
Volunteer Assistant Football Coach
United States Military Academy Prep School
02.2015 - 07.2015
Head Middle School Basketball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
Head Middle School Baseball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
03.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant High School Football Coach
Ridgewood Public Schools
06.2011 - 11.2012
Assistant High School Baseball Coach
Glen Rock Public Schools
03.2011 - 06.2011
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Glen Rock Board of Education
09.2010 - 10.2023
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Ridgewood Public Schools
02.2010 - 06.2010
Assistant Football Coach
The College of New Jersey
10.2009 - 11.2009
Master's - Educational Leadership
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Health and Physical Education
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
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