Todd M. Gilman, 28 Wilridge Road, Wilton, CT. 06897 (203) 858-4503
toddgilman@sbcglobal.net
Certification: State of Connecticut Department of Education (044) Physical Education
License Number: C042011000360 (April 4, 2011 to April 3, 2014)
State of Connecticut Department of Education (043) Health Education
License Number: C112012000276 (April 4, 2011 to April 3, 2014)
State of New York Department of Education (076) Physical Education
License Number: 540819111 (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2016)
Education:
Master of Arts in Teaching, Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
* Concentration in Early Childhood Education, Norwalk Community College
2011
2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Concentration, Sports Management,
University of New Haven, New Haven, CT
1995
Associate of Science; Civil Engineering,
Norwalk State Technical College, Norwalk, CT
1993
Experience: Professor, School of Graduate Studies, Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
2012-Present
o Design 14 week semester syllabus.
o Collaborate with professionals in the fields of study to mentor graduate students.
o Implement pedagogical strategies which compliment individual and small group strategies.
Physical Education Teacher, K-8th, St. Mary’s School, Milford, CT
o Design and implement 37 week curriculum.
2012-Present
Physical Education Teacher, Pre K, Town & Country Montessori School, Wilton, CT 2011-Present
o Design and implement lesson plans for small class settings.
o Expose students in pre-school – kindergarten to physical education for the first time.
o Teach gifted students through Montessori style curriculum techniques.
o Create opportunities whereby students can foster and determine physical education outcomes.
Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, K-8th, The Speech Academy, Trumbull, CT
2011-2012
o Design the first ever 37 week curriculum for the inaugural PE program.
o Create and implement instruction for students ages 6-12 in physical education.
o Work directly with principal in outlining goals and objectives for initial PE programming.
o Design and implement lesson plans for 29 students while providing feedback and evaluation.
o Create Individualized Education Plans with benchmarks and goals for each student.
Physical Education Teacher, Pre K – 8th, St. Catherine of Siena, Trumbull, CT
2010-2011
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o Create and implement instructional Pk-8 grade physical education program.
o Design and implement lesson plans while providing positive feedback to students.
o Evaluated class performance through feedback and skill assessment.
o Collaborate with the students and parents to create the current pk-8 curriculum.
o Design unit plans, corresponding lessons and 37 week curriculum for grades PK-8.
Assistant Athletic Director, St. Catherine of Siena, Trumbull, CT
2010-2011
o Serve as liaison between parents and administration.
o Place students onto elementary and middle school basketball pre-season rosters.
o Design practice templates and policies for coaches and staff.
o Write policies for coaches and parents to adhere to while at Catholic League games.
Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Westhill High School, Stamford, CT
o Provide instruction to teenagers in suburban setting in grades 9-12.
o In 2010, transitioned the girls program from club to varsity and revamped team.
o Continue to expand varsity lacrosse program through birth years of the program.
2008-Present
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Program Director, Ridgefield Community Kindergarten, Ridgefield, CT
2008-2010
Pre-Kindergarten Physical Education Teacher
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Designed, planned and instructed children in developmentally appropriate levels.
Modified curriculum to meet individual needs of students.
Assisted students with static and dynamic movement concepts.
Collaborated with administrators and parents to create ongoing physical education model
out of classroom so that parents can continue to reinforce physical education concepts.
Program Director, Wilton, Westport, and Weston, CT School Districts
1995-Present
After School Sports Instructor, Kindergarten - Third Grade
o Develop after school curriculum, prepare and teach individualized and group lessons.
o Use computer software to develop posters and graphics to motivate students.
o Collaborated with teachers and continuing education administrators to integrate classroom themes.
Field Experience:
Supervised Observation-Health Teacher, Westhill High School, Stamford, CT
Spring 2012
o Worked directly with Department Chair to observe instruction for grades 9-12.
o Create and implement journal of observations related to students progress and teachers
classroom management style.
o Discuss health content with teacher and provide lesson plan input.
Supervised Student PE Teacher, Long Lots Elementary School, Westport, CT
o Worked with PE teacher to create unit design.
o Created, implemented, reviewed and revised lessons, approx. 20-26 students/class.
o Taught kindergarten through fifth grade classes on a solo basis.
Fall 1010
Supervised Student PE Teacher, Westhill High School, Stamford, CT
o Worked directly with Athletic Director and provided instruction for grades 9-12.
o Created work-out programs and interval training routines for students.
o Measured student progress both in regular PE classes and in weight room.
Fall 2010
Coaching/Advising:
Coach, Varsity Boys Soccer, Wilton High School, Wilton, CT
1991-1994
Coach, Varsity Boys Lacrosse, Greens Farms Academy, Greens Farms, CT
1995-1996
Coach, Varsity Men’s Lacrosse, the University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
1995-1996
Recruiting Coordinator, Men’s Lacrosse, The University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
1996
Notable Achievements and Recognition:
National Champion; Southern New Hampshire University: AKA “New Hampshire College.”
Member, 1989 27-1 Division II Men’s National Championship Soccer Team.
1989-1990
Deputy Commissioner of United States Special Olympic Games. New Haven, CT
o Work directly with the International Olympic Committee.
1994-1995
Director, “The Depot” Teen Center, Darien, CT
1995-1996
o Work directly with student governing board to create events, fundraising and operations schedule.
Special Skills:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher