Matthew Bilotti
754 Centre St. #14 Jamaica Plain
Summary
Graduate from Kutztown University. Received a BA in History. Graduate fromthe Sposato Graduate School of Education. Received a MA in Effective Teachers. Accomplished in time management, student relationship building, communications, and research. Dedicated Lead Teacher in Science well-versed in working with groups and individual students to support and develop educational needs and build confidence. Experienced teacher with firm grasp of educational principles, classroom management and planning lessons/class activities. Looking to dedicate experiences gained over five years in education to continue Lead Teaching.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 5 & 6 Science Teacher
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of IEP and 504 plan students requiring extra support.
- Supervised lunch periods and after school activities for approximately 30 students.
- Middle School Boys & Girls Soccer Coach/Boys Basketball Coach- Monitored and supervised thirty (Soccer) and fifteen (Basketball) student athletes, through rigorous athletic activities, travel to and from away locations, communicated with families about practice/game information, promoted sportsmanship, encouraging accountability through maintaining GPA, balanced team culture, while highlighting students' individual achievements (Sept. 2023-March 2025)
Associate Teacher- 8th Grade Science
Match Education
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom, including developing lesson plans, creating student-facing content, grading students' work, and managing small group activities
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Used diversified strategies for instruction and immersion to help students engage in classes.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized IEP & 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in all core subjects
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
First Year AmeriCorps Member
City Year, James J. Sullivan Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Serving 1700+ hours of full-time service on a diverse team of eight members to provide support to the Philadelphia Public School District.
- Provided academic tutoring in mathematics and literacy for at-risk students.
- Provided behavior coaching for at-risk students, to create and implement weekly academic interventions.
- Collaborated with partner teacher in creating a positive, safe, and enriching learning environment.
- Collaborated with eight team members to provide an interesting and safe afterschool program for 37 students.
- Oversaw the distribution of a daily meal to 37 afterschool students.
- Provided support to eight team members for afterschool dismissal.
- Supported projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for student engagement and academic progress, including attendance incentive projects and a Black History Month bookmark give away
Education
Masters in Effective Teaching - Education
Sposato Graduate School Of Education
06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA2018
No Degree - History
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SCHigh School Diploma -
Tacony Academy Charter School
Philadelphia, PA2014
Skills
- Creating a Comfortable Learning Environment
- Maintaining Safety
- Public Speaking
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Tutoring
- Classroom management
- Navigating online platforms (ei ZOOM & Schoology)
- RTI familiarity
- Use of Microsoft Office & Google Drive
Certification
- SEI Endorsement- Sposato Graduate School of Education
July, 2021
- Initial Licensure in Science- Sposato Graduate School of Education
July, 2021
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the Roxbury Prep Award for Commitment to Student Achievement, 2023-2024
- Speaker at Tacony Academy Charter School's 8th Grade graduation, recipient of Lion Legacy Award, 2019
- Recipient of 2014 United States of America Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Medal
- 2014 Philadelphia Public League Baseball Division D Most Valuable Player
Timeline
Grade 5 & 6 Science Teacher
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Associate Teacher- 8th Grade Science
Match Education
08.2020 - 07.2021
First Year AmeriCorps Member
City Year, James J. Sullivan Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania
No Degree - History
Coastal Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Tacony Academy Charter School
- SEI Endorsement- Sposato Graduate School of Education
July, 2021
- Initial Licensure in Science- Sposato Graduate School of Education
July, 2021
Masters in Effective Teaching - Education
Sposato Graduate School Of Education
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