Dr. Greg Matlosz

Dr. Greg Matlosz

Advanced Placement History Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal at Macopin Middle School

  • Education

    • Drew University

      2011 - 2015
      Doctor of Arts & Letters History
    • Montclair State University

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History
    • Kean University

      2004 - 2006
      Master of Public Administration (MPA) Public Administration
  • Experience

    • West Milford Twp High School

      Sept 2004 - Aug 2014
      Advanced Placement History Teacher

      Created unique lesson plans which includes “Lincoln-Douglas” debate, simulation, collaborative learning and technology (Google Drive, MS Office, Apple) within the General/College Prep levels of World History, AP United States Government & Politics, and AP/College Prep/General levels of United States History II Developed a “hybrid classroom” (Wikispaces.com) students are engaged in a classroom discussion through a blogging website. Developed and implemented the current U.S. History II curriculum as per the NJCCC Standards, College Board AP Course Audit requirements, and the Common Core Standards Service Learning implementation: Exit Polling on Election Day, AP US Government & Politics Internship, AP US History II Internship, NJ Stock Market Game, Law Day (Passaic County), West Milford Military Alumni Project Member of the Planning Committee for the Social Studies Department (2003 – Present) Member of the High School-Middle School Common Core Transition team To bring “History into the classroom,” i.e., formation of history clubs, grant writing projects, training staff on Rubicon Atlas Curriculum Mapping program, service learning implementation, reassessment of the scope/sequence of courses to reinforce Charlotte Danielson’s Enhancing Professional Practice to develop teacher observations through self-assessment to analyze quantitative testing data from the HSPA/PARCC and the College Board’s AP Exams to implement the necessary adjustments for all students to succeed in writing/testing practices Created/implemented the Social Studies Department’s first internship program within West Milford Township Show less

    • West Milford Township Public Schools

      Sept 2014 - Jul 2016
      Supervisor of History & Social Sciences, K-12

      Supervisor of History & Social Sciences, Kindergarten - High School, 6 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School, and 1 High School in West Milford Twp., NJ 0780 Supervisor duties include but are not limited to: proposing/maintaining the program's budget, evaluating teachers through Teachscape (Danielson Model), grant writing, training educators, and most importantly.. ensuring our students have the best historical education in the State of NJ.

    • Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2023
      School Principal
    • West Milford Township Public Schools

      Jul 2023 - now
      School Principal

      School administration for a Grades 6-8 Middle School

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • School Superintendent/Administrator

      NJ Department of Education
      Jun 2022
    • New Jersey Principal Certificate of Eligibility

      New Jersey Department of Education
      May 2007
    • NJ Supervisor Certificate (Standard)

      New Jersey Department of Education
      May 2007
    • Standard License (with Advanced Standing to teach Social Studies grades 7-12)

      New Jersey Department of Education
      Jan 2004
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Greg Matlosz
      New Jersey State Legislature Resolution The NJ State Assembly/Senate Sep 2009 Resolution was passed by the NJ Legislature in commending my contribution in humanities education towards West Milford Public Schools
    • Awarded to Dr. Greg Matlosz
      The National Society of High School Scholars Mr. Claes Nobel, Chairman of the NSHSS May 2009
    • Awarded to Dr. Greg Matlosz
      History Channel/A&E Network award for Best Idea in Teaching History Channel Sep 2005 Grant awarded and recognition in the History Channel Magazine for developing a World War I simulation game.