Matt DePalma

63 Dean Road
New Milford, CT. 06776
(860) 778-4923
matthew.depalma@uconn.edu

Education University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

● May 2018 Masters of Arts in Education
o Concentration in Secondary Social Studies
o Master’s Inquiry Project: Teaching Global Education in the United
Kingdom
o Initial Educator Certification: 026, History and Social Studies 7-12
● May 2017
o Bachelor of Science in Education, Concentration: Social Studies
● May 2017 Bachelor of Arts in History

University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England

● Fall 2017 – Study Abroad
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Teaching
Experience Mansfield Middle School, Mansfield, Connecticut
Social Studies Intern, January 2018-May 2018
● Developed critical evaluation skills on evaluation of primary sources for their
History Day project
● Co-Managed a multi-school contest experience for judges, students and parents
● Co-Taught and developed lessons for sixth grade Social Studies and
English/Language Arts

Rushcliffe School, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Humanities Department Intern, September 2017-December 2017
● Designed and implemented lessons for students from 7th-11th grade in different
courses including History of Medicine, American West and Learning Links
● Collaborated with history department staff in order to revise the existing
curriculum objectives, activities, and resources for an American West Course

National Justice Museum, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Museum Education Intern, September 2017-December 2017
● Expanded the educational staff resources on the topic of crime and punishment
during the 19th century
● Created a one day experience for school groups to develop historical inquiry on
using local history for their nationally mandated curriculum study

Rockville High School, Vernon, Connecticut

Student Teacher, January 2017-April 2017
● Developed, implemented and assessed lessons for U.S. History, Developmental
Psychology and Criminal Justice courses in accordance with state standards and
school goals in writing development
● Adapted lessons for students with IEPs, 504 plans and ELL supports
 ● Operated ASPEN to track student progress in class, record grades and engage in
parent/guardian communication
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Clinical
Experience Rockville High School, Vernon, Connecticut
September 2016- December 2016
Hartford Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, Hartford, Connecticut
January 2016 - April 2016
Mansfield Middle School, Mansfield, Connecticut
September 2015-December 2015
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Work
Experience ProCrease Goaltending School, State of CT
Assistant Coach, September 2013-Present
● Led groups of ice hockey goaltenders through specific training based on
individualized skill sets
● Created and employed a variety of props for goaltending training

Mitch Korn Goaltending Camps, Northford, CT

Assistant Coach, July 2014 - Present
● Trained and coached under NHL goaltending coach, receiving and learning
specific teaching and coaching skills
● Collaborated with coaching staff in order to create a positive learning
environment

Miami Of Ohio Hockey School, Oxford, Ohio

Head Goaltending Coach, Summer 2015
● Created and taught a six week curriculum for goaltending development,
emphasizing learning of position in classroom setting, on ice skill development,
and weight lifting programming
● Collaborated with NCAA assistant coaches on ice
● Improved fundamentals of forwards and defensemen in skating, shooting, and
decision making

Undergraduate Paid Work Study, University of Connecticut

Researcher, May 2015-August 2015
● Aided professor, Dr. Fiona Vernal, in her research on slavery and the history of
Caribbean immigration in the United States as well as in the state of Connecticut

JoJo’s Deli, New Milford, Connecticut

Sandwich Artist, May 2011 - Present
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Student
Activities University of Connecticut Club Ice Hockey Team
Goaltender, September 2013 – May 2018
● Spring 2016 – All-American Academic Team

Connecticut Scholastic Championship – CT State Chess Association

Champion, April 2011 and April 2012