Thomas Matera
Worcester,MA
Summary
Accomplished professional wrestler, wrestling Coach and Health & PE Teacher with a proven track record at World Wrestling Entertainment, Beyond Institute of Pro Wrestling and Connections Academy. Expert in physical conditioning and motivational leadership, enhancing team performance and individual fitness levels. Demonstrates exceptional skill in developing training routines and fostering safety awareness, achieving significant improvements in physical education benchmarks.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and PE Teacher
Connections Academy/Pearson Virtual Schools
09.2020 - Current
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Head Wrestling Coach
Beyond Institute of Pro Wrestling
12.2022 - Current
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Martial Arts, Conditioning, and Boxing Coach
Fighting Arts Academy
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Monitored guest and participant behavior and enforced rules, regulations and safety precautions at boxing facility.
- Coordinated training and instruction of participants in basic boxing techniques and physical training regimens.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
Adaptive Health and PE Teacher
The Neari School
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement, and assess IEP plans.
Professional Wrestler
World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE
07.2004 - 02.2006
Special Education Assistant
Town of East Longmeadow
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Nutrition Education
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA01.2021
Certification Course - Personal Training
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA12.2009
Associate of Arts - Sports Management
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05.1998
No Degree - Elementary Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MASkills
- Fundraising
- Parent Communication
- Motivational Leadership
- Staff development and supervision
- Performance Analysis
- Team building expertise
- Individualized Coaching
- Physical Conditioning
- Safety awareness
- Nutritional Education
- Sports injuries training Training routines
- Physical and endurance training Fitness Assessments
Timeline
Head Wrestling Coach
Beyond Institute of Pro Wrestling
12.2022 - Current
Health and PE Teacher
Connections Academy/Pearson Virtual Schools
09.2020 - Current
Martial Arts, Conditioning, and Boxing Coach
Fighting Arts Academy
01.2017 - 08.2021
Adaptive Health and PE Teacher
The Neari School
06.2016 - 11.2020
Special Education Assistant
Town of East Longmeadow
01.2012 - 06.2016
Professional Wrestler
World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE
07.2004 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Westfield State University
Certification Course - Personal Training
Holyoke Community College
Associate of Arts - Sports Management
Holyoke Community College
No Degree - Elementary Education
Westfield State University
Master of Arts - Nutrition Education
Framingham State University
Awards
-AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
-New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame 2019 Inductee
-Former Guest Coach at the WWE Performance Center
-Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu