MATTHEW J. DUFFY

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OBJECTIVE               
Obtain an international teaching position in Physical Education and Health offering professional growth, using my B.S. in Physical Education, M.S. in Health Education and related teaching, coaching, service learning and travel experience 

EDUCATION             
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY - Health Education M.S., (2008)
Graduated With Highest Distinction, 3.95 GPA

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT CORTLAND - Physical Education B.S. (1999)
Varsity Lacrosse Team, Captain 2 years

CERTIFICATION      
New York State Teacher Certification, Physical Education K-12
New York State Teacher Certification, Health Education K-12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BOMBAY, Mumbai, India                                                  August 2007 – June 2011          Physical Education and Health Teacher                      

P.S. / I.S 298, Brooklyn, New York                                                                     September 2006 – June 2007          Physical Education Teacher                                                                                                               

DENVER ACADEMY, Denver, CO                                                                                  July 2002 - June 2005          Physical Education and Health Teacher
                         
LEADERSHIP
  • Served on the High School Physical Education and Health Curriculum Development Committee 
  • Collaborated with Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) to facilitate annual high school wide Student Risk Behavior Survey: utilized results to guide health curriculum
  • Founded and organized the annual High School Healthy Choices Week dedicated to the promotion of healthy behaviors
  • Co-founded the High School’s Peer Counseling Program with the counselor and guided students to support fellow peers
  • Served as a lead advisor for 9th grade advisory groups 
  • Served on the High School Week Without Walls Planning Committee
  • Co-Led the 9th grade Week Without Walls trip to Dharamsala, India
  • Assisted Athletic Director to organize Middle and High School athletic tournaments and the annual Aquathon swim/run race
  • Facilitated large and small group Project Adventure activities for 200 faculty and staff during professional development days

CONFERENCE PRESENTER
  • ¨The Integration of Technology in Community Service,¨ 2010 Spring NESA Conference, Bangkok, Thailand 
  • ¨The Integration of Technology in Community Service,¨ 2010 Global Education Conference, Online
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  • ¨The Integration of Technology in Community Service,¨ 2010 ASB Un-Plugged Technology Conference, Mumbai, India
  • ¨Physical Education for Students with Learning Differences,” 2004 Bi-annual Denver Academy Symposium for Students with Learning Differences, Denver, Colorado

GUEST LECTURER
  • “Career Opportunities for Health Educators,” (HED 211) Human Sexuality & Family Life Education, Hofstra University, October, 2012
  • “Career Opportunities for Health Educators,” (HED 210) Mental Health Issues for Health Educators, Hofstra University, November, 2011 

COACHING EXPERIENCE
LACROSSE
University 
Varsity Boys
JV Boys

BASKETBALL
Varsity Boys 
Varsity Boys
J.V.  Girls     
M.S. Boys 
M.S. Boys
M.S. Boys
Elem. Co-ed 

SOCCER
M.S. Boys 
M.S. Boys  

TRACK AND FIELD
Varsity    

AMERICAN FOOTBALL
M.S. Boys

WRESTLING
M.S. Boys

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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NCAA DIV. III) (2006)     
Denver South High School, Denver, CO  (2002-05)
Fairview High School, Boulder, CO  (2002)


American School of Bombay, Mumbai, India  (2010)
American School of Bombay, Mumbai, India  (2009)
American School of Bombay, Mumbai, India  (2008)
American School of Bombay, Mumbai, India  (2007-10)
Denver Academy, Denver, CO  (2002-05)
Intramural Sweet Home Middle School, Amherst, NY  (1999)
Intramural American School of Bombay, Mumbai, India  (2008)


Denver Academy, Denver, CO  (2003-04)
Denver Academy, Denver, CO  (2002)


American School of Bombay, Mumbai, India  (2010)


Sweet Home Middle School, Amherst, NY  (1999)

 
Sweet Home Middle School, Amherst, NY  (1999)
COACHING AWARD
2004 Colorado State High School Coaches Association Lacrosse Coach of the Year 

COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • Co-Founded the Community Empowerment Team:  provided service opportunities for the entire ASB community, visited remote villages with students, conducted research and acted as advocates for flood victims, hand delivered $50K USD of supplies, supported students in providing assistance to a One Laptop Per Child program (OLPC) in a rural village
  • Co-Led Community Social Responsibility (CSR) Group: mentored students that created a literacy program and provided resources for a rural school
  • Founded English Literacy and Social Skills Program for a local orphanage with children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Extensive PD: Project Adventure, Differentiation for Learning Differences, Technology Integration, and Curriculum Development

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
TELLURIDE ACADEMY, Telluride Colorado (Summer 2005) - Outdoor Instructor 
NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (NOLS), Cascades Mountains, Educator Certificate (Summer 2003)
ERNIE BLAKE SKI SCHOOL, Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico - Ski Instructor (Winter 2001)
LEVITTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT, Levittown, New York – Substitute Teacher (2000-2001)

REFERENCES
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