Matt Kowalchuk
Blauvelt,NY
Summary
Dynamic Physical Education Teacher with a proven track record at Hawkswood School, specializing in curriculum development and behavior management for special needs students. Passionate about fostering health and wellness, I excel in student assessment and sports coaching, creating engaging environments that inspire students to achieve their fitness goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Hawkswood School
Eatontown, NJ
03.2025 - Current
- Developed curriculum for physical education tailored to special needs students.
- Trained in ESPI techniques to address behavioral challenges in students.
- Supported students aged 3-21 in fostering health and wellness habits.
Physical Education Teacher
PS 386- School of Environmental Citizenship
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and taught curriculum for K-5 students
- Designed and created a goal-focused environment to provide students with motivation to develop solid physical fitness habits
- Highly focused on promoting fundamental skill development for various sports/activities within the physical education program
Varsity Head Hockey Coach
Nyack/Tappan Zee High School
10.2019 - Current
- Developed a program for both Offensive/Defensive schemes while promoting fundamental progression
- Managed personnel and roster decisions
- Provided on and off ice leadership and assistance for student athletes
- Coordinated practice/game schedules
Paving/Repair
All County Asphalt
05.2018 - Current
- Responsibilities Include: Asphalt Repair, Seal coating, Paving, Excavation and Demolition
Basketball Referee
St. Catherine’s Parish
11.2016 - Current
- Started as Lower Division Official: Currently Head Official for Senior Division
Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Nanuet High School
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed complete Team defensive tactics and schemes
- Assisted Head Coach with managing player personnel, scouting, and on/off field preparations
Physical Education Teacher - Leave Replacement
William O Schaefer/Cottage Lane Elementary/Tappan Zee High School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught grades K-5 in two different buildings in the district
- Created new and fresh educational/fun lesson plans geared at providing students with both physical and social skills development
- Delivered necessary student assessments throughout each unit
Student Teaching Physical Education Teacher
Cottage Lane Elementary/Tappan Zee High School
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Created in-depth lessons and led classes for both elementary and high school students
- Taught some high school level 'virtually' during the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic (Videos/Zoom Meetings)
- Used skills obtained from Manhattan College to teach Yoga/Meditation classes
- Motivated students of all age groups while promoting physical fitness
Modified Head Lacrosse Coach
Tappan Zee Middle School
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Built a program for student athletes to learn fundamental lacrosse skills, while participating in a competitive, middle-school aged program
- Collaborated with the Varsity Head Coach to make the Modified Program a 'feeder' Team for future HS athletes
JV Head Basketball Coach
Horace Mann High School
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Established daily fundamental training to help develop skills and promote good habits
- Worked with the Varsity Head Coach to understand and emulate core offensive and defensive schemes so that when JV players graduated, they were already in a position to contribute to the Varsity Team, both in practices and games
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
American Pool – Various Country Clubs in NJ
08.2011 - 09.2017
- Certified as a Red Cross trained lifeguard at the company's main facility
- Received CPR/ First Aid Certifications
- Swim Instructor - Taught several youth campers from 3-10 years of age how to swim
Education
Masters Degree - Health Education
American College of Education
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY05.2020
Liberal Arts Concentration -
Rockland Community College (RCC)
Suffern, NY01.2018
Marketing Studies Concentration -
State University of New York (SUNY) College At Oswego
Oswego, NY01.2017
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Health education
- Student assessment
- Sports coaching
- Team building
Certification
- New York State Teaching Certification
- New Jersey State Teaching Certification
- Fundamentals of Coaching Program
- Concussion in Sports Protocol
- Child Abuse Prevention Course
Volunteer Experience
- Knights of Columbus, 2017, Present, Third Degree Level Knight, Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Charitable activities encompass an ongoing variety of local and national projects.
- Knights of Columbus, 2017, Present, Annual Youth Free Throw Shooting Contest, Assist in organizing and running the annual free throw contest for local youth.
- Basketball, 2011, 2015, Four-time recipient of the Brady Dunn Award for efforts in youth coaching.
Clubs Sports
- Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), 2013, 2015, Qualified as State Competitor
- Varsity Hockey, 2011, 2015, Named Captain Junior year and Senior Year
- Varsity Lacrosse, 2011, 2015, In addition to being a leader on the Varsity Team, participated as a leader and mentor for the TZ Youth Lacrosse Program.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Hawkswood School
03.2025 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
PS 386- School of Environmental Citizenship
09.2021 - Current
Physical Education Teacher - Leave Replacement
William O Schaefer/Cottage Lane Elementary/Tappan Zee High School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Nanuet High School
02.2020 - 07.2021
Student Teaching Physical Education Teacher
Cottage Lane Elementary/Tappan Zee High School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Varsity Head Hockey Coach
Nyack/Tappan Zee High School
10.2019 - Current
JV Head Basketball Coach
Horace Mann High School
10.2018 - 02.2019
Paving/Repair
All County Asphalt
05.2018 - Current
Modified Head Lacrosse Coach
Tappan Zee Middle School
03.2018 - 06.2019
Basketball Referee
St. Catherine’s Parish
11.2016 - Current
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
American Pool – Various Country Clubs in NJ
08.2011 - 09.2017
Masters Degree - Health Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Manhattan College
Liberal Arts Concentration -
Rockland Community College (RCC)
Marketing Studies Concentration -
State University of New York (SUNY) College At Oswego
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