Michael Edward Hillman
Ashburnham,MA
Summary
Dedicated to thriving in dynamic environments that promote personal and professional growth, demonstrating a strong commitment to the success of educational institutions. Hardworking, highly motivated, and dependable with a positive demeanor, collaboration with children and teens is particularly rewarding. A diverse background in Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Physical Education creates a unique skill set that enhances leadership capabilities across various roles, including teaching, coaching, and directing camps. Eager to leverage these strengths within the organization while continuing to expand knowledge and experience in the field is what I can bring to your institution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
McKay Elementary School, Fitchburg Public Schools
03.2023 - Current
- Provide guidance to children in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, supporting their personal and academic growth.
- Administered developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, nurses and other school prodessionals to assess student needs and strengths.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Innovation Academy Charter Schools
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment.
- Recommended health education curricula for healthcare providers, community organizations and schools.
- Provided technical assistance to healthcare providers and organizations to improve health education services.
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Westford Academy, Westford Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Responsible for creating a classroom environment that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
Teen Director
Boys & Girls Club of America, John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and leading all activities for the 7-12 student population (800 Students).
- Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly planning and programming for all aspects of the youth program.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Youth Activities Director
Child and Youth Services (CYS), Government Contractor, Kwajalein Range Services, L.L.C.
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Integral in all the facilitating and building operations for the 7-12 student population.
- Adult advisor for the Garrison Youth Action Counsel and Pacific Teen Panel.
- Responsible for Daily, Monthly, and Yearly planning for the entire 7th – 12th grade programming.
- Proficient with Inspections: MDTI (Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspection) or AHHI (Army Higher Headquarters Inspection) and in 2018 passed both with 100% accuracy.
Education
Masters of Science - School Counseling
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Manhattan College
Bronx, NY01.2013
High School Diploma - General Education
Kwajalein High School
Kwajalein, RMI01.2009
Skills
- Individualized Therapeutic Support
- Facilitating Group Counseling
- Effective Parent Engagement
- Public Advocacy
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Leadership in Youth Programs
- Emergency Situation Management
Certification
MASSACHUSETTS (MA DESE License #: 487758)
- General Curriculum: Multi – Subject & Mathematics 11/06/2017
- Content Specialty Test – Physical Education 12/09/13
- Initial License as School Guidance: Counselor, Pre-K – Grade 8 & Grade 5 – Grade 12 06/02/2016
Related Work Experience & Coaching
- MIAA High School Coach for both Westford Academy and Innovation Academy
Westford Academy Ghosts: Boys Soccer (WA) and Middle School Track & Field 2020-2022
Innovation Academy Red Tailed Hawks: Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball, and Track & Field 2022-2023
- NCAA Division I Baseball Manager (Manhattan College) 2011–2012
Aside: As team manager, the Manhattan College Jaspers won MAAC Baseball Championships.
- Aquatics and Waterfront Facilities Director, Camp Half Moon (ACA) Summer 2014–2015
- Assistant Aquatics and Waterfront Facilities Director, Camp Read, Boy Scouts of America, Summers 2010, 2012-2013
- Deerfoot Lodge, Volunteer Summer Camp Staff, Speculator, NY, 2008-06, 2008-08
Awards & Acheivements
Boy Scout of America Troop 314 - Eagle Scout 2008
Timeline
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
McKay Elementary School, Fitchburg Public Schools
03.2023 - Current
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Innovation Academy Charter Schools
03.2022 - 03.2023
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Westford Academy, Westford Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2022
Teen Director
Boys & Girls Club of America, John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton
09.2016 - 01.2020
Youth Activities Director
Child and Youth Services (CYS), Government Contractor, Kwajalein Range Services, L.L.C.
06.2016 - 06.2018
Masters of Science - School Counseling
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Manhattan College
High School Diploma - General Education
Kwajalein High School