<p> MATTHEW D. CUMMISKEY, Ph.D.</p><p>1615 STANLEY ST, 1812 KAISER HALL· NEW BRITAIN, CT 06050 PHONE: (860) 832 – 2123 (w) · E-MAIL: [email protected] Professional Website: http://www.ccsu.edu/physedhltfit/faculty/cummiskey/wikiPE.htm</p><p>EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology . Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, January 2007 . Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction Concentration, GPA: 3.88</p><p>Master of Science in Education – Physical Education . State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY, December 2005 . Curriculum and Instruction Concentration, GPA: 3.91</p><p>Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education K - 12 . Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, May 1997 . Minors: Biology and Coaching, GPA: 3.74</p><p>Study Abroad in Sport and Exercise Science . University of Brighton, Eastbourne, England, Fall 1996, GPA: 3.51</p><p>Liberal Arts Coursework . Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY, Fall 2002 – Spring 2003, GPA: 3.55</p><p>HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, August 2006 – Present . Taught the following courses: - Orientation to Physical Education, Curriculum Development in Physical Education, Psycho-Social Aspects of Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education . Supervised several student teachers and completed midpoint assessments . Emphasized constructivist principles and real-world application in all courses . Developed several new assessments while emphasizing quantifiable and objective student learning . Instrumental in redesigning major components of the physical education undergraduate program</p><p>Instructor Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, August 2003 – August 2005 . Supervised health and physical education student teachers . Taught Weight Training, Fitness for Life, and Beginning Tennis . Audited undergraduate physical education courses . Designed syllabi, developed internet materials, and assisted in research projects</p><p>Graduate Assistant State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY, August 2002 – May 2003 . Supervised undergraduate physical education majors during their motor development practicum at a local elementary physical education program . Conducted motor skill acquisition research in different learning environments . Assisted professors in the creation of professional webpages for their classes MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 2</p><p>PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE Health and Physical Education Teacher School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, September 2005 – June 2006 . Taught health and physical education primarily to 9th grade students - Health focused on chronic health issues and emphasized nutrition, sexual decision making, conflict resolution, and lifestyle evaluation - Physical education focused on urban-oriented lifetime oriented activities and health related fitness . Served a population which was 97% African-American, of whom 75% scored below basic on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) . Laid the foundation for a physical education program that had been dormant for three years . Worked with faculty and administration to reintegrate physical education into the school curriculum after being dormant for three years in ways agreeable to all parties and beneficial for students . Taught summer school for at-risk middle school students in reading and math</p><p>Substitute Teacher Binghamton City School District, Binghamton, NY, September 2001 – June 2003 . Taught physical education and other subjects in grades K-12</p><p>Health Education Teacher Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC, January 2001 – June 2001 . Taught health education to 9th and 10th grade students using an interactive, learning focused curriculum . Assessed student progress principally by portfolios, presentations, and group projects . Instructed units on nutrition, human sexuality, drug use and abuse, mental health, disease prevention, physical activity, and aging</p><p>Youth Staff Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Miami, FL, August 1999 – November 2000 . Conducted a ship-based educational activities program for three to seventeen year olds . Managed a team of six youth counselors while designing new and creative programming . Coordinated theme nights, cooperative games, adventure science, and parent/child activities</p><p>Physical Education Teacher Ithaca City School District, Ithaca, NY, September 1998 – June 1999 . Taught physical education for 7th, 8th, 11th, and 12th grade students at different school buildings . Created an extensive wellness unit and taught non-traditional units such as rugby and personal defense . Worked with a team of educators to modernize the physical education curriculum in accordance with the NYS learning standards and Goals 2000 . Developed a district-level physical education webpage including the following categories: physical education staff, philosophy, standards, parental information, curriculum, and assessment</p><p>Physical Education Teacher Solomon Schechter of Westchester, White Plains, NY, September 1997 – June 1998 . Taught movement education (K-3) using a guided discovery approach . Taught skill themes (4-5) according to George Graham’s approach . Taught sport education (6-8) incorporating novel units such as fencing and wrestling while devoting out of class time to tournaments and intramurals . Focused on developmentally appropriate, progression oriented, and success based education . Developed individualized physical education programs (IPEPs) for special needs students . Constructed a comprehensive K-8 adventure curriculum in conjunction with colleagues MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 3</p><p>PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH . Research: K-12 Physical Education: College Students’ Perspectives, August 2007 – Present - Researching the experiences of undergraduate CCSU students in K-12 physical education - Analying written submissions in a university-wide course via qualtitative methodology</p><p>. Research: Survey of Connecticut Exit Exams for Physical, March 2008 – Present - Researching end-of-course (graduation) exams for physical education as part of the State Commission of Education’s high school reform initiative - Collaborating with state physical education coordinator during initial stages of development</p><p>. Adapted Aquatics in Physical Education, Spring 2008 Issue - The Bulletin: Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance</p><p>. Become a Certified Adapted Physical Education Specialist, Fall 2007 Issue - The Bulletin: Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance</p><p>. Teaching Autistic Students in Physical Education, Summer 2007 Issue - The Bulletin: Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance</p><p>. Implementation of the Pennsylvania PE Standards in the Schools Today (Summer or Fall 2007 Issue) - PSAHPERD Journal</p><p>. Web design for Educators-Simple and Cost Effective Solutions, Fall 2005 Issue - PSAHPERD Journal</p><p>GRANTS . Central Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant, 2007 - Title: Development of a Physical Education Resources Website - Amount: $1170 - Purpose: Augment the amount of online material offered on wikiPE, the website offering physical education related materials to K-12 teachers and higher education faculty</p><p>. Connection Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Grant, 2007 - Title: K-12 Physical Education: College Students’ Perspectives - Amount: $450 - Purpose: Analyze the K-12 physical education experiences of CCSU undergraduate students</p><p>. Pennsylvania Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Grant, 2006 - Amount: $670 - Purpose: Support research regarding the implementation of Pennsylvania State Standards for Physical Education and disseminating the findings</p><p>. Connection Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Grant, 2007 - Technology as a Learning Tool. - Amount: $1000 - Purpose: Procure and apply current technology for use in the professional program and student teaching. The items include wireless microphones, wristwatch heart rate monitors, insta-pulse bars, voice recorders, and pulse-ring monitors MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 4</p><p>PRESENTATIONS . Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Newport, RI Convention, February 2008 - Implementation of Pennsylvania State Standards for PE: Implications for Other States - Improving Sport Skills Over Time: Avoiding the Dreaded Plateau - Teaching Fitness via Internet Assignments - Class Management 101: Helping new teachers succeed from day 1</p><p>. Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Cornwall, CT Convention, November 2007 - Creating a Local School Wellness Policy - Teaching Health in Elementary Physical Education</p><p>. Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Cornwall, CT Convention, November 2006 - Asessment: Short and Sweet Techniques for Elementary Physical Education - Constructivist Learning in K-5 Physical Education: A How To Guide Which Gets Results</p><p>. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Hartford, CT Convention, February 2006 - How to Incorporate Digital Media into Physical Education - Sample and Dare I Say “Ideal” High School Physical Education Curriculums</p><p>. Pennsylvania Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Lancaster, PA Convention, November 2005 - How to Create an Effective Middle and High School Wellness Program - Create Your Own Website: Easy and Free Solutions</p><p>. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention Chicago, IL Convention, April 2005 - Create Your Own Webpages for Free: Quick and Easy School Solutions - Fighting Obesity with PE: Activities In and Out of the Classroom</p><p>. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Springfield, MA Convention, February 2005 - Fighting Obesity with PE: Activities In and Out of the Classroom - Asessment: Short and Sweet Techniques for Elementary Physical Education - Constructivist Learning in K-5 Physical Education: A How To Guide Which Gets Results - Create Your Own Webpages for Free: Quick and Easy School Solutions</p><p>. Pennsylvania Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Champion, PA Convention, December 2004 - Asessment Techniques for Elementary Physical Education - Constructivist Learning in K-5 Physical Education: A How To Guide Which Gets Results MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 5</p><p>PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENTS NCATE Reviewer National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Education, Fall 2006 – Present . Scored program reports as a lead NCATE reviewer responsible for the final program report . Reviewed four programs for accreditation at both the initial and revised submission stages . Completed a two-day onsite NCATE program reviewer training and three online training sessions</p><p>Physical Education Website http://www.ccsu.edu/physedhltfit/faculty/cummiskey/wikiPE.htm, Fall 2003 – Present . Developed a website for physical education students and practicing physical educators - The website contained materials related to adapted physical education, behavior management, curriculum, lesson planning, games and activities, sport education, movement education, conference presentations, and contact information . Recently completed a large expansion of the website to include hundred of lesson plans, advocacy materials, an online fitness “textbook” for high school students, and undergraduate course materials</p><p>AAPAR Adapted Aquatics Certified American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation, April 2008 – Present . Completing a 22-hour course in adapted aquatics programming for individuals with disabilities at the 2008 AAHPERD National Convention in Fort Worth TX . The certification allows individuals to teach or assist learn-to-swim programs and aquatic safety programs for individuals with disabilities</p><p>Adventure Facilitator Adam Krieger Adventure Program, Hopkins School, New Haven, CT, May 2008 – Present . Facilitated adventure programming involving high ropes, low ropes, and field initiatives for clients ranging from elementary school students to adults. . Developed a guide used by other facilitators to organize and sequence activities.</p><p>Unified Sports Connecticut Association of Schools – CT Interscholastic Athletic Conference, January 2008 – Present . Unified Sports combines individuals with disabilities and athletes on sports teams such as basketball and soccer for training and competition, similar to an interscholastic season . Assisted a local basketball team in New Haven, CT . Participated in a Unified Sports Coach’s Training and an Elementary Field Day</p><p>Beginning Educator Support and Training (www.ctbest.org) Connecticut Department of Education, Hartford, CT, July 2007 – Present . Scored the portfolios submitted by second-year physical education teachers which included lesson plans for one unit, videotaped teaching segments, examples of student work, and reflective commentaries . Participated in a training program which included scoring portfolios and inter-rater calibration . Wrote individualized performance summary describing teacher performance in the categories of designing and implementing instruction, assessment of learning, and analysis of teaching</p><p>Cultural Diversity in the Classroom Conference Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, December 2007 . Examined the development of bias-free education and promoting success for ALL students MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 6</p><p>Guest Lecturer Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, December, 2007 . Provided general overview of quantitative and qualititave research modalities while referecning specific examples from my dissertation</p><p>Physical Education Teacher Education Conference Sponsored by West Virginia University, Pittsburgh, PA, November, 2007 . Ascertained several effective and comprehensive tools for improving the student teaching experience . Attended sessions by leading minds in the field such as Judy Rink, Darryl Siedentop, Don Hellison, Steven Silverman, Catherine Ennis, Phillip Ward, Lynn Housner, and others</p><p>Textbook Reviewer February 2007 . Reviewed a textbook titled “Psychology in Physical Education: From Theory to Practice”</p><p>Secretery & Tresurer - Council for Lifetime Sports and Recreation American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF), February 2005 – August 2006 . Promoted the integration of lifetime activities and related professionals into the pedagogical content of physical education</p><p>Conference Participant . PSAHPERD, Seven Springs, PA, November 2004 & Lancaster, PA, November 2003 . Eastern District Association, Baltimore, MD, February 1998</p><p>PE4Life Convention Washington, DC, April 2004 . Attended sessions on preventive and corporate health care, integrating physical education across the curriculum, increasing allotted physical education instructional time, forming links with the local community, and helping classroom teachers join the “physical education team” </p><p>Alternative Physical Education Programming Chenango Forks High School, NY, March 1999 . Actively participated in mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, adventure element construction, and survival camping workshops . Proposed curriculum changes and studied the feasibility of integrating alternative physical education programming at Ithaca High School</p><p>Student Intern at Lakeside IX and XI New York State Health Conference St. Lawrence University, June 1996, 1998 . Organized, attended, and ensured the success of conference workshops and activities . Addressed large audiences, critiqued New York State health education policy, and planned the following year’s conference</p><p>Team Challenge Trainee Cayuga Nature Center, Ithaca, NY, April 1996 . Used outdoor challenges to foster group cooperation and individual personality discovery . Improved leadership, conflict resolution, and debriefing skills . Received extensive training on conducting low rope and high rope elements in addition to modalities for ensuring participant safety . Taught low rope adventure elements to participants MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 7</p><p>SERVICE TO DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY, AND COMMUNITY Graduate Independent Study Coordinator for Adapted Physical Education Central Connecticut State University, January 2008 – Present . Developed independent study programs for master’s students in adapted physical education . Coursework involved data collection research, fieldwork hours, and research in scholarly journals</p><p>Connecticut Committee on Adapted Physical Education Connecticut State Department of Education, December 2007 – Present . Developed series of best practices documents for adapted physical education instruction</p><p>Faculty Sentate – Departmental Representative, August 2007 – Present . Represented the department, voted in all initiatives, and reported proceedings to the department</p><p>Library Liason, August 2007 – Present . Coodinated and advocated for library purchases on behalf of the department</p><p>High School and Middle School Constortium Central Connecticut State University and six local school districts, Fall 2007 – Present . Facilitated cooperative venture between local school districts and CCSU to provide practicum experiences for pre-student teaching physical education majors in the public schools . Streamlined and improve efficiency of teacher candidate placement</p><p>Special Olympics/Unified Sports Volunteer Special Olympics Connecticut, Hamden, CT, Fall 2007 – Present . Facilitated the placement of CCSU physical education students in Special Olympics events . Volunteered for elementary field days and Unified Sports Basketball and Bowling Activities</p><p>Advising Physical Education Undergraduate Students Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, January 2007 – Present . Advised undergraduate physical education majors in course selection and strategies for success, both inside and outside the university</p><p>Physical Education Club Presentation Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, December 2006 . Taught teacher candidates beep baseball, a game for individuals with visual impairments . Discussed rules, strategies, and modifications and participated in the game itself</p><p>AAHE and NASPE Faculty Development Institute National Association of Sport and Physical Education, Lansdowne, VA, September 2006 . Examined the new NCATE standards for physical education . Practiced writing sample rubrics and assessments in accordance with NCATE criteria . Discussed preparing the NCATE report, particularly acceptable evidence for each standard</p><p>Tutor, West Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, PA, September 2005 – June 2006 . Assisted students with academic tasks and college application materials</p><p>Adopt-a-Highway, Southern Tier Young Professionals, Binghamton, NY, October 2002 – April 2003 . Removed trash from alongside the intersection of two highways and adjacent ramps MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 8</p><p>TEACHING LICENSES . New York State Health and Physical Education (Control Numbers: 179295021, 179296021) . Pennsylvania Health and Physical Education (Control Number: 05038871) . New Jersey Health and Physical Education (License Number: 567233)</p><p>EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Personal Trainer Bally Total Fitness, Philadelphia, PA, September 2004 – March 2005 . Developed fitness testing protocol and data collection forms . Evaluated health-related fitness of new members, developed introductory fitness programs, and conducted follow-up trainings to diversify fitness programs and enhance overall results . Advised members on healthy nutrition and worked with athletes on sport conditioning programs</p><p>Fitness Instructor Club Fit, Briarcliff, NY, October 1997 – June 1998 . Conducted extensive computer-aided fitness assessments to identify member strengths and weaknesses . Designed and implemented member fitness programs tailored towards goals and shortcomings identified on the fitness assessment . Led specialized trainings in computer-adapted lifting stations that eliminated standard data recording . Taught stretching and abdominal strength classes</p><p>Western Camp Counselor Musiker Tours, Roslyn, NY, July 1997, 1998 – August 1997, 1998 . Conducted an adventure tour of the American and Canadian West for 46 10th and 11th grade students . Completed duties which included supervising a “team” of participants, organizing activities, establishing and breaking camp, cooking for large groups, and organizing the supply truck</p><p>Team Challenge Trainee Cayuga Nature Center, Ithaca, NY, April 1996 . Used outdoor challenges to foster group cooperation and individual personality discovery . Improved leadership, conflict resolution, and debriefing skills . Received extensive training on conducting low rope and high rope elements and participant safety . Taught low rope adventure elements to participants</p><p>Orientation Leader Office of First Year Programs and Orientation, Ithaca College, June 1995 – August 1995 . Prepared students for academic, social, and physical challenges associated with higher education . Led discussion groups, addressed large audiences, assisted residential living, administered exams, aided class registration, and conducted field games</p><p>Camp Counselor Boys’ Club of Broome County, Endicott, NY, July 1993, 1994 – August 1993, 1994 . Provided daily activities such as arts and crafts, computer games, cooperative activities, sports, billiards, and swimming . Coordinated field trips for 60 teenagers to local parks and places of interest MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 9</p><p>COACHING BACKGROUND High School Girls Badminton Coach West Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, PA, March 2006 – May 2006 . Led a team with no returning players to a successful season while focusing on the mastery of introductory skills, competition strategies, and team cohesion</p><p>Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach Ithaca City School District, Ithaca, NY, November 1998 – February 1999 . Taught 5-1 serve receive pattern, emphasized three hit volleyball, stressed program philosophies, and assisted varsity team during practices</p><p>Middle School Girls Volleyball Solomon Schechter, White Plains, September 1997 – November 1997 . Coached 14 girls to the school’s first winning volleyball season . Developed captain-based squads, which improved skills and accountability while fostering leadership skills for student athletes</p><p>Middle School Boys Basketball Solomon Schechter, White Plains, November 1997 – February 1997 . Installed a new offense system, taught fundamental basketball, and emphasized defense</p><p>Assistant Collegiate Tennis Coach Varsity Women’s Tennis, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, August 1995 – October 1995 . Drilled basic skills, scrimmaged players, scouted the opposition, and acted as head-coach . Analyzed match play and suggested improvements for seeds four to six while encouraging success</p><p>INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Men’s Varsity Volleyball University of Brighton, Eastbourne, England, September 1996 – November 1996 . First team player and one of six international players</p><p>Men’s “B” Basketball Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, November 1995 – February 1996 . Starting center on a team which compiled a 15-3 record, of which two wins were against division I opponents</p><p>Men’s Varsity Tennis Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY, September 1992 – November 1992 . Compiled a 10-2 record as the # 3 singles player and a 10–1 record on the #2 doubles team</p><p>HONORS . Dean’s List Awards: Broome Community College (2), Ithaca College (5) and the University of Brighton (1) . Recipient of the Ithaca College President’s Award, 1996 . Recipient of the Jolack, Southwick, and Butterfield Awards at Ithaca College, 1996 – 1997 MATTHEW CUMMISKEY PAGE 10</p><p>PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS . American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (lifetime member) . Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK), the national honor fraternity for kinesiology (lifetime member) </p><p>TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND . Extensive experience using Blackboard and WebCT to administer discussions, exams, gradebook features, announcements, and course documents . Proficient in the use of the following programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, MSDOS, SPSS, Photoshop, MWSnap, NVU, and Concept Draw . Certified WebMaster through Temple University . Skilled in the use of personal digital assistants (PDA’s) for attendance and assessment purposes . Edited digital music to remove breaks, insert instructions, and prepare for use in PE classroom</p><p>OTHER EXPERIENCES . Moderate Spanish competency . Traveled throughout Eastern and Western Europe, the Caribbean, Turkey, Mexico, the Western U.S., and Canada . Interests: Home improvement, history, sport, travel, natural preservation, and volunteering</p>