JOSEPH KOPIDLOWSKI
Roseland,NJ
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
The Deron School
2019.09 - Current
- Directed department operations by coordinating schedules and organizing schoolwide events.
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education and health curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment promoting teamwork, respect, and personal growth among students.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods to tailor instructional strategies accordingly.
- Executed completion of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and progress reports for goals and objectives.
- Coordinated extracurricular sports programs enhancing student participation and school spirit.
Physical Education Teacher Grades K-5
North Arlington Public Schools
2018.09 - 2019.06
- Plans and teaches units on movement, rhythm, wellness, manipulative skills, locomotor/non-locomotor skills, and corporative games
- Collaborates with a co-teacher creating a physical education environment that meets the needs of diverse learners
- Creates unique activities and implements innovative approaches to health and physical movement concepts
- Attends IEP and 504 meetings regularly
- Wellness committee member, implements monthly school-wide health initiatives
Physical Education Teacher Grades K-8, Health Teacher Grades 4-8
Teaneck Community Charter School
2015.09 - 2018.06
- Differentiate instruction throughout each unit by having at least two different activities for students in Physical Education classes
- Create engaging and hands-on Health lessons to enhance students’ overall knowledge of Health concepts
- Design lead up games, skill development drills, formative and summative assessments for students to complete throughout each skill and movement unit
- Incorporate reading, writing, and speaking into Physical Education and Health classes through use of interactive Smart Boards, journals, and current event presentations
- Implement Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design to create rich lessons that required students to access many different aspects of their knowledge and capabilities
- After School Program Teacher – Assist students during homework time and manage game activities for students
- Coached baseball and soccer
Adaptive Physical Education/Health Part- Time Teacher Grades 9-12
Passaic Valley Regional High School
2012.09 - 2015.06
- Assisted students with autism in Adaptive Physical Education classes and in Health classes in accordance with IEPs
- JV Baseball and Freshman Football Assistant Coach
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health and Physical Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Health and wellness education
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Effective organization
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Teacher of Health and Physical Education (K-12)
- New Jersey Certification for Driver Education
- American Red Cross CPR/AED
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
The Deron School
2019.09 - Current
Physical Education Teacher Grades K-5
North Arlington Public Schools
2018.09 - 2019.06
Physical Education Teacher Grades K-8, Health Teacher Grades 4-8
Teaneck Community Charter School
2015.09 - 2018.06
Adaptive Physical Education/Health Part- Time Teacher Grades 9-12
Passaic Valley Regional High School
2012.09 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Science - Health and Physical Education
Montclair State University