Matthew Maguire ​ [email protected]

Professional Summary ​ Accomplished educator, facilitator, and director with 16 years’ experience in developing curriculum, researching educational resources, promoting professional learning, transforming school culture to include all stakeholders, and implementing innovative systems for continued student and adult achievement.

Skills ​ ● Curriculum Development ● Mentoring ● Grant Writing Experience ● Expertise in English language arts/social ● Providing Professional Learning Opportunities studies ● Researching and Developing Innovations in ● Knowledge of computer science/critical Teaching/Learning thinking procedures ● Co-teaching and special education experience ● Experienced in educator observation and ● Analyzing Data professional growth ● Fostering Collaborative Culture Through ● Advocating for parents, teachers, and student Shared Leadership Work History ​ Interim Dean of Students, 9/2018 to Present ​ Haddonfield BOE – Haddonfield Middle School

● Assists Principal and Assistant Principal in general school operations ● Advocates and advises student affairs and clubs ● Superviser to counseling team and assists in student social/emotional needs ● Administrative leader to school Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) committee ● Assists Principal and Guidance when establishing, implementing, and maintaining student/staff 504 plans ● Instituting best practice of LinkIt! data software system ● Administrative observer and coach through OnCourse staff management system ● Implements, reviews, and innovates school handbook pertaining to discipline, attendance, and student safety procedure ● Communicates school affairs with Board Members, Parents, Students, and other stakeholders through social media and other technology ● Assists in planning and organization of Leadership team meetings ● Provides administrative supervision at school sponsored events by attending athletic, co-curricular, and other special activities ● Assists Principal and Assistant Principal in professional learning goals and activities ● Administers standardized testing such as PSAT and others

Administrative Intern, 9/2016 to 4/2018 ​ Haddonfield BOE – Haddonfield Middle School ● Organized “Schools to Watch” visits to enhance professional learning ● Lead curriculum planning for sixth grade social studies and ELA ● Observed teachers utilizing Danielson Model ● Mentoring newly hired educators ● Piloting evidence-based alternative schedule project with sixth grade class ● Organizing professional learning community actions ● Instituting streamlined communication through school-wide Google classroom implementation ● Developing new fundraising platforms to promote cancer research and awareness ● Conducting interviews of candidates for educational positions ● Collaborating with administrators to implement alternative recess safety plan due to construction ● Advocating for more practical approach to technology resources and social media guidelines ● Organizing and developing new approaches to I&RS services

Professional Development Committee Chairperson, 7/2015 to Present ​ Haddonfield BOE – Haddonfield School District ● Mentors and advises newly hired teachers and current teacher mentors through model instruction, feedback, collaboration and supports ● Researches emerging educational trends and best practices to improve teaching and learning ● Advocates for teacher and student needs ● Serving in building professional development opportunities ● Coordinates district professional learning days ● Promotes and attends out-of-district professional learning visits ● Facilitates monthly meetings

English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher, 9/2008 to 6/2018 ​ Haddonfield BOE – Haddonfield Middle School ● Teaching sixth grade levels of ELA, ancient civilizations, and 6-8 levels of computer science club ● Collaborates with teaching team to produce standards based lessons that reflect multiple and differentiated intelligences ● Engaging students by structuring multiple learning strategies that are cross-curricular and infused with technological tools ● Modeling and implementing new Developmental Designs activities that promote ethical social behavior among staff and students ● Establishes and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by fostering environment of communication and support ● Designing and implementing updated and innovating curriculum in language arts, social studies, gifted and talented programs, robotics, 3D printing, and computer science ● Advocates for community-based project learning which would engage all district shareholders ● Writing curriculum maps for sixth grade ELA and social studies ● Coordinating school culture events and activities

Writing Lab, English Language Arts, and Social Studies Teacher, 9/2003 to 6/2008 ​ Maurice River Township BOE – Maurice River Township, K-8 School ● Teaching sixth grade levels of ELA, ancient civilizations ● Collaborates with teaching team to produce standards based lessons that reflect multiple and differentiated ● Designing and implementing updated and innovating curriculum in language arts and social studies ● Advocates for community-based project learning which would engage all district shareholders ● Development of rigorous curriculum improvements in sixth through eighth grade writing program ● Planning, coordinating, and promotion of school culture events and summer program activities

Franchise Director, 8/2000 to 8/2003 ​ Sylvan Learning Center – Cape May Courthouse Location ● Coordinating scheduling of staff and trainings ● Budgeting experience ● Trained in reading, writing, mathematics, college-preparatory assessments ● Designed individualized curriculum based on student needs ● Implemented trainings on technology

Education

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ -- Masters of Arts: Educational Administration -- 2015 - 2018 ​ ​ Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ -- Bachelor of Arts: English/History -- 1995 - 1998 ​ ​