Joseph A.

Strittmatter
122 W. South Street JoeyStrittmatter@yahoo.com
Everett, Pa 15537 814-243-1249

Objective: To work in the social studies department of a school district that is focused on
providing its students with a first rate education and is complete with a staff of
individuals willing to strive in order to fulfill that task. I am also looking for a
department where the common goal is to create effective citizens.

Education: University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, Johnstown, PA (2002-2007)

Major: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education-Citizenship
Major: Bachelor of Arts in History
Overall GPA: 3.62/4.00

Clarion University, Clarion PA (Spring 2010- Present)

Course of Study: MEd Education: Technology
Current GPA: 4.0
Anticipated Graduation: Summer 2012

Awards: Two-time NCAA Academic All-American

Deans List 8 semesters at UPJ
Phi-Alpha Theta (National Honor Society for History Majors)
Two-time national qualifier
Captain of 2007 UPJ wrestling team which placed 7th in the nation
Experience:
Everett Area School District (2009-Present) 10th Grade American Cultures II,
11th Grade World Cultures, & Assistant Wrestling Coach.
• Nominated as a 2010 Keystone Technology Integrator
• Organized fully funded field trip to the United States Holocaust Museum
Bedford Area School District (2007-2009) 6th Grade Technology/Geography
& Assistant Wrestling Coach
• Taught a new course integrating technology into the social studies
• Chosen as a Technology Support Teacher to help other teachers with
technology issues
• Selected as one of the pilot teachers for implementation of Skills for
Life, a program that emphasizes resistance to drugs and alcohol while
also stressing the importance of self-image and decision-making
• Participated in the following committees: Health and Fitness, Enhancing
Education Through Technology, and Skills for Life
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown- Athletic Dep. (2002-2007)
• Taught wrestling to athletes of all ages at various high schools,
academies, and universities located in PA, IA, MI, OH, and WV
• Tutored and monitored athletes at UPJ during Athlete Study Hall
Young Guns Wrestling Club- Counselor and technician (2002-2007)
• Club wrestling coach and counselor for athletes ranging from K-12
Strittmatter Dairy-Laborer and heavy machine operator (1999-Present)

Technology: Microsoft applications, Apple applications, video-editing software, & web 2.0
tools such as live blogging, Wikispaces, and Google Docs.

Interests: Wrestling, Running, Golf, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Traveling