1. MATTHEW S. ROBINSON
62 Brookline Street, Needham, MA 02492
617 877 6264 / matthewsrobinson@mac.com
Objective:
Focusing my 20 years of teaching, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, and related experience on a new venue
in which I can apply my diverse skills and experiences to support students, families, and colleagues.
Self Assessment:
For the past 20 years, I have continued to expand my own learning and to integrate best practices in
education and student support to serve students of all ages in Jewish, secular, private, and public schools.
I have also served as a coach, mentor, tutor, curriculum developer, and department head at various
schools and programs.
Educational Licensure:
- MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License 8-12 English (Certificate # 437040)
- MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License 5-8 English (Certificate # 437040)
- Massachusetts English Language Assessments-Oral (MELA-O) Categories I-IV
- English as a Second Language License
- Music Together Teacher License
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure:
- Test 01 (Communication and Literacy Skills) Pass
- Test 07 (English) Pass
- Test 54 (English as a Second Language) Pass
Education:
Boston University, Boston, MA May, 2010
- Master of Arts in Teaching (GPA: 3.88) - English
Wheelock College, Boston, MA May, 2004
- Masters in Education (GPA: 3.8)
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA June, 1996
- Bachelor of Arts cum laude (GPA: 3.49) - Honors English, Humanistic Philosophy
Additional Academic Training:
- Research for Better Teaching – Studying Skillful Teaching December, 2011
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP December, 2011
- Harvard University/McLean Hospital P.E.A.R. Student Support Training May, 2011
- New England High School Journalism Collaborative Workshop March, 2011
Academic Honors:
Admission to Pi Lambda Theta, Alpha Gamma Chapter (Boston University)
Leadership Positions/Affiliations:
Editor - AFT MA Advocate, Boston, MA 2012 - Present
Member - Boston Leaders for the Future of Education, Boston, MA 2009 - Present
New England Chairman - Boxing Scholarship Foundation, Inc., Boston, MA 1996 - Present
New England Area Alumni Interview Officer - University of PA, Boston, MA 2003 - 2010

2. Educational Experience:
Adjunct English / Writing Professor – MCPHS University, Boston, MA Present
Regis College, Weston, MA 2014 - 2015
Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA 2012 - 2014
Bentley University, Waltham MA 2012 - 2013
- Design, implement, and assess process-based writing curricula for college students and adult learners
Co-Founder / Curriculum Developer – Hearts & Minds 2013 - Present
- Design, distribute, market and promote pro-fitness curriculum program for children
English / Writing Advisor – Mitchell Elementary School, Needham, MA 2013 – 2014
- Supported fourth grade class with writing and English literature skills
Curriculum Designer / Teacher – Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, Boston, MA Summer, 2012
- Designed, implemented, and assessed curricula for bilingual summer retention program
ELA / AVID instructor – A+ Academy at Boston University, Boston, MA Summer, 2012
- Designed, implemented, and assessed AVID-based ELA curriculum for college preparation program
English Teacher / Journalism Department Head - Jeremiah E. Burke HS, Boston, MA 2010 - 2012
- Designed, implemented, and assessed literature/writing curricula for students of various ages and abilities
- Organized, edited, and supervised re-launched school newspaper, “The NEW Burke Banner”
- Supported students with MCAS preparation in writing and reading comprehension skills
- Coordinated Career Day series for seniors looking for alternative routes after graduation
Boxing Coach / Wellness Committee Director - Jeremiah E. Burke HS, Boston, MA 2010 - 2012
- Designed, implemented, and supervised physical education/self defense enrichment program
- Drafted, edited, and implemented comprehensive health/wellness protocol for entire school
Writing Coach – Boston Writing Project, University of Massachusetts, Boston Summer, 2010
- Supported high school juniors and seniors with summer writing initiative
Curriculum designer – Writers’ Express, Cambridge, MA Summer, 2010
- Researched, composed, and edited writing curricula for upper elementary and high school students
Student Teacher – 8th
-12th
Grade English - Boston Latin School, Boston, MA Spring, 2010
- Designed, implemented, and assessed literature and writing curricula for students of various abilities
- Supported and supervised students with MCAS preparation
- Supported library staff, with particular attention to matters involving research, archiving and conservancy
Supervisor/Instructor - Critical Writing Seminar - Newton North High School, Newton, MA Summer, 2009
- Supported high school students with intensive writing program using the Writing Process
Teacher - AP English/MCAS - Community Charter School of Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Spring, 2009
- Designed and implemented differentiated curricula for standard and advanced high school courses
- Prepared students for successful completion of Advanced Placement examinations and MCAS
Private Tutor – English / writing / study skills / test preparation 1996 - Present