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Matthew Conley

Ballwin,MO

Summary

To promote achievement for all students, creating a school in which a learner-centered climate allows all students and staff members to become their best possible selves, contributing to a better future for all.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Lusher Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
  • Adminster discipline for 425 students K-5; dropped office referrals by 70%
  • Lead Professional Learning Communities for all grades, developing–in collaboration with the University of Florida–sound curricula for literacy attainment
  • Evaluate staff to promote delivery of effective personalized instruction
  • Improved staff retention to ensure progress in achieving school goals
  • Obtained $10,000 grant from State of Missouri to improve facilities
  • Improved inclusion by establishing buddy program for special needs students.

Adjunct Professor

University of Missouri St. Louis
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed course syllabus
  • Monitored student progress
  • Assisted Academic Chair
  • Provided support for students in class and, as needed, outside of the class setting.

Head Junior Varsity Football Coach

Parkway North High
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants
  • Recruited students-athletes of the highest caliber to elevate team performance
  • Maintained through knowledge of all rules and game procedures
  • Utilized personalized coaching techniques and emerging trends in football
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, schools, and the community.

Varsity Head Wrestling Coach

Parkway North High
01.2013 - 01.2022
  • Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants
  • Recruited student-athletes of the highest caliber to elevate team performance
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules and game procedures
  • Utilized optimal coaching techniques, staying aware of and utilizing emerging trends in wrestling
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, schools, and the community
  • Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline.

Physical Education and Health teacher

Parkway School District
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises
  • Developed a program to work with students and increase interest in higher-level learning
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students, incorporating a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through retreats and community service projects.

Summer School Director

Colegio Weston
07.2013 - 08.2014
  • Developed English Language Curriculum
  • Hired and evaluated staff
  • Developed and implemented professional development activities and sound financial plans
  • Provided school supervision.

Education

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Missouri
1 University Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63121
06-2026

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Majors in Kinesiology and Secondary Education

Missouri Baptist University
Creve Coeur, MO
01.2011

Skills

  • Managing classrooms for diverse populations
  • Developing engaging instructional design for all ages and interests
  • Developing accessible curriculum and activities for special-needs students
  • Building rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Utilizing technology to measure students’ progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop instructional strategies to promote success for all

Certification

  • Missouri Building level Principal K-12
  • Missouri Health and Physical Education K-12

Specialrecognition

  • Won Parent Advisory Council for Children with Disabilities Award, 2013
  • Named outstanding teacher of the year for developing the PE Mentor Program, pairing special needs students with general education students to foster positive relationships among peers.

Professional Development

  • Consultant to Puerto Aventuras Pre-K-12 for improving curriculum, behavior management, professional development, staff recruitment, teacher retention, and positive school climate, 2022-present.
  • Most Holy Trinity Catholic School Professional Development Consultant, 2013
  • District Health and Physical Education Curriculum Writing team, 2011-2013

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Lusher Elementary School
01.2022 - Current

Head Junior Varsity Football Coach

Parkway North High
01.2019 - 01.2022

Adjunct Professor

University of Missouri St. Louis
01.2018 - Current

Summer School Director

Colegio Weston
07.2013 - 08.2014

Varsity Head Wrestling Coach

Parkway North High
01.2013 - 01.2022

Physical Education and Health teacher

Parkway School District
01.2011 - 01.2022

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Southwest Baptist University

Bachelor of Science - Majors in Kinesiology and Secondary Education

Missouri Baptist University

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Missouri
Matthew Conley