Matthew Robinson has over 20 years of experience in education, including teaching English, mentoring, coaching, and curriculum development. He holds multiple teaching licenses and has a Master's degree in Teaching and Education. His resume highlights his educational background and experience teaching at various schools, as well as positions developing curriculum and supporting students' writing skills.

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