Hello, my name is Kimberly Mattina and I am a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, educator and a lifelong learner. I am a full time Computer Science Teacher at the Galloway Township Middle School, in Galloway, New Jersey. 

Galloway Township School District June 2018 - present

Computer Science Teacher, Robotics Advisor, Website Manager 

My responsibilities as a Computer Science Teacher are to integrate meaningful learning experiences for students in grades 7-8, that are aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards.   I teach coding using physical computing devices and robots to provide students with engaging experiences that will provide lifelong skills and promote higher order thinking skills, problem solving skills, and computing skills.   

Manage the day to day duties of an educator such as building meaningful relationships with students, creating lesson plans, classroom management, parent interactions, grades, and feedback.  

Implement the use of technology which includes various applications such as; Oncourse, GoGuardian, SmartPass, ClassLink, Frontline, Oaysis, Brainpop, Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Office, and hardware components such as a Google Jamboard, document camera, projector, Google Chromebooks, iPads, and Windows computer.   

Visit my classroom website for more information on classroom assignments and projects.

Technology Teacher

During my role as a Technology Teacher, I provided assistance in building technology lessons and curriculum for staff, provided professional development and support to all staff at the school and throughout the district. This includes 1:1, and large whole group instruction. 

Virtual Learning Specialist

During COVID, I provided support for teachers, parents, and staff of the school district and community.  In addition, I was able to troubleshoot technology issues, including hardware and software applications, remotely, in person, or via telephone to support daily tasks for educators and parents.  I created training resources and provided professional development on emerging technologies for staff, in person and remotely.

Hamilton Township School District July 2011 - June 2018 

Computer Science Teacher 

• Integrate 21st century technology skills, concepts, and lessons  into all subject areas grades 6-8, aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards 

• Created and implemented  Computer Science lessons aligned with  NJ SLS for Technology,  grade 6

• Constructed and implemented grade 6  Computer Science Curriculum

• Assessed all grade 8 students on NJTAPIN rubric and publish a digital portfolio

• Integrated Hour of Code school wide to introduce students to  Computer Science 

• Implemented  technology tools into lessons for students 

• Integrated Marzano model of teaching, learning, and reflection into all lessons

• Build meaningful and positive relationships with administrators, teachers, staff, and students  to integrate technology successfully

Technology Integration Coach

• Teacher Leader: models innovative  best practices during “unconferences” and hosts Tech Tip Tuesday and Teacher 2 Teacher workshops 

• Provide ongoing and job embedded professional development training  

• School wide implementation of G Suite for Education and Google Chromebooks

• Manage devices, users and policies  on the G Suite for Education Admin console 

• School wide implementation of best practices for Bring Your Own Device

• Lead PLC’s meetings on a weekly basis

• Maintain the content of the school’s website

Social Media Advisor

• Setup, build, and execute social media strategies across all platforms while branding 

• Moderate, schedule, and publish daily social media content and monitor analytics 

• Maintain the content of the school’s website

CoderZ by Intelitek January 2020 - June 2020

Social Media Marketing

• Created, designed and published engaging information about the CoderZ coding platforms. 

• Established a social media presence for educators and the learning community.

• Interacted with users and managed social media platforms including analytics.

• Create and publish webinars to train educators on the CoderZ coding platforms.  

Monmouth Beach School District March 2009 - June 2011

K-8 Technology Teacher

• Structured teaching lessons and objectives aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards

• Implement STEM industrial arts science modules grades 6-8 from LJ Create

• Administrative duties for Study Island, and Learnia

• Assumed day to day planning and teaching responsibilities

Staff Responsibilities

• Build positive  relationships with staff 

• Collaborate and provide professional development to staff on new and emerging technologies

• Maintain teacher workstations, laptops, projectors, software applications, and network

• Responsible for inventory on technology items, ordering supplies, and video conferencing 

Community Responsibilities

• Yearbook advisor