Joseph Gardner
Boston,MA
Summary
Dedicated professional determined to build strong relationships with students and staff. Caring Teacher and Coach with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students and players achieve full potential and enjoy learning and playing. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, players and colleagues. Experience in applying innovative coaching strategies that allow players and team to reach full potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Newton Public Schools
Newton, Massachusetts
06.2017 - Current
- Develop customized lesson plans addressing diverse student needs to enhance learning engagement.
- Lead classroom discussions to support critical thinking.
- Apply new teaching strategies to improve student learning.
- Review student progress and provide actionable feedback to support academic growth.
- Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Build and strengthen collaborative relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff to foster a supportive learning environment.
Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Brookline Public Schools
Brookline, Massachusetts
02.2018 - 06.2026
- Developed practice plans to enhance team skills and strategies.
- Coordinated game schedules with opposing teams and school administration.
- Led recruiting efforts at the high school and youth levels. Resulting in tripling the size of the program over the course of six years
- Instructed players on fundamentals of the sport, rules and regulations of the game.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to devise game strategies.
- Developed and implemented practice plans for varsity lacrosse team.
- Led player evaluations to assess talent and identify areas for improvement.
- Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and support.
- Organized fundraising events to support team expenses and resources.
- Mentored assistant coaches in training techniques and program development.
Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
Brookline High School
Brookline, Massachusetts
02.2012 - 06.2018
- Developed defensive portion of the practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Developed and adjusted defensive specific drills to improve individual skills
- Developed drills designed to teach players our defensive concept and strategies
- Motivated players during practices and games using positive reinforcement techniques
- Reviewed game and practice performance in order to identify areas of improvement.
- Encouraged teamwork among players while also developing each athlete's individual capabilities.
Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Arlington Public Schools, Arlington High School
Arlington, Massachusetts
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Developed practice plans to enhance team skills and strategies.
- Coordinated game schedules with opposing teams and school administration.
- Led player evaluations to assess talent and identify areas for improvement.
- Organized fundraising events to support team expenses and resources.
- Collaborated with athletic director on program objectives and policies.
- Partnered with the youth program to develop skills and create uniformity between the high school and youth programs vocabulary and objectives
Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
Brookline High School
Brookline, Massachusetts
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Developed and executed drills to improve defensive skills of lacrosse players.
- Enforced rules of conduct among athletes, helped address any disciplinary issues promptly.
- Instructed players on proper technique for passing, catching, shooting, defensive footwork and clearing.
Assistant Mens Lacrosse Coach
Curry College
Milton, Massachusetts
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Mentored players on skill development and sportsmanship during practices and games.
- Collaborated with head coach to analyze game strategies and opponent strengths and weaknesses
- Conducted individual player evaluations to enhance performance and teamwork skills.
Asssistant boys Lacroose Coach
Brookline High School
Brookline, Massachusetts
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Evaluated competition performances to adjust training methodologies accordingly.
- Evaluated individual players to determine which players were best suited for varsity and Junior Varsity
- Evaluated player performance and determined which players would start, where they were best suited to play and which players would contribute on specific units. ie Man Down
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Instructed players on proper techniques, strategies, rules and regulations of the sport.
Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
Algonquin High School
Southborough, Massachusetts
02.2003 - 07.2007
- Evaluated offensive players performance and provided individual feedback for improvement and help determine which roles players were best suited to fill.
- Encouraged teamwork among players while also developing each athlete's individual capabilities.
- Instructed players on proper technique for passing, catching, shooting, and dodging
- Devised offensive philosophy and individual game plan. Created six on six plays, Man Up plays and Man Down offensive strategy
- Adjusted training methods according to changes in students' physical abilities or interests.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
American International College
Springfield, MA12-2018
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Culture Building
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Accomplishments
- Bay State League Assistant Coach of the year 2008 and 2015
Timeline
Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Brookline Public Schools
02.2018 - 06.2026
Teacher
Newton Public Schools
06.2017 - Current
Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
Brookline High School
02.2012 - 06.2018
Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Arlington Public Schools, Arlington High School
02.2010 - 06.2012
Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
Brookline High School
01.2009 - 02.2010
Assistant Mens Lacrosse Coach
Curry College
09.2008 - 06.2009
Asssistant boys Lacroose Coach
Brookline High School
02.2007 - 07.2007
Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
Algonquin High School
02.2003 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Teaching
American International College