Matt Willey
Dedham,MA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator committed to fostering student development in body, mind and spirit. I strive to cultivate a collaborative learning environment where each student's unique strengths are celebrated and their areas of interest are nurtured and commended. By implementing engaging lessons and promoting a culture of continuous support, improvement and excitement, my mission is to empower students to reach their full potential, both academically, emotionally, and athletically.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Saint Sebastian's School
01.2018 - Current
- Lead students through challenging Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Life Sciences coursework
- Facilitate interactive activities to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications
- Deliver captivating experiments and demonstrations to ignite student curiosity
- Design tailored modules to deepen student comprehension
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and grade levels to ensure student success
- Guide students in conducting laboratory experiments and engaging in project-based learning
- Instruct a cohort of 45+ students while adeptly catering to individual learning needs
Third Grade Teacher
Kamaile Academy
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Crafted and executed customized curriculum tailored to meet the needs of a varied third-grade classroom
- Advocated for kinesthetic teaching methodologies as a key component of the Turnaround Arts Leadership initiative
- Offered specialized tutoring sessions to Tier 3 students during after-school hours
Education
Master of Education in Teaching -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI06.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2013
Varsity Wrestling Coach
- Developed practice plans focusing on enhancing both team-wide and individual skill sets according to performance assessments
- Expanded wrestling team enrollment from 12 to exceeding 40 participants
- Elevated team performance to a commendable record of 52 wins and 14 losses over the past five seasons
Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach
- Specialized in faceoff strategy and skill refining
- Streamlined substitution process during games
- Fostered confident competitors with positive reinforcement
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Saint Sebastian's School
01.2018 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Kamaile Academy
08.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Education in Teaching -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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