Matthew T. Gilchrist
13885 Laura Ratcliff Ct., Centreville, VA  20121
(703) 861-9642
MTGilchrst@aol.com

United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL

Doctorate in Sports Management                                         2007
Dissertation: gilchristdissertation1

Specialization in Human Resources
Honors:  Maintained a 3.96 GPA- Dean’s List

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Master of Education, Education Leadership                         2007
Master of Education, Special Education                                2003
Earned Virginia Licensure- K-12, ED/LE

Master of Education, Secondary Education                           2002
Earned Virginia Licensure- 9-12, Social Studies Endorsement

Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA

Bachelors of Arts Degree                                                        1995
Major:  Criminal Justice
Minor:  Philosophy
 

Chantilly High School, Chantilly, VA
LD Teacher                                                                        2000-present
Have taught Self-Contained US/VA Government (12th grade), as well as
Basic Skills (9-12) and World History (10th grade).  As an LD teacher,
I have also served annually as a case manager for up to 15 students, writing
and conducting IEP meetings and serving as a liaison between the students
and their other teachers.

Chantilly High School, Chantilly, VA

Head Coach, Cross Country/Winter & Spring Track & Field                 2000-Present
I have served as Head Coach for all three seasons since fall, 2002.
(I was assistant distance coach from Fall 2000-Spring 2002). 
As such, I am responsible for training the athletes (distance
runners are my direct specialty), coordinating staff, scheduling,
communicating with school, parents & community, fundraising,
maintaining of website and all records, and coordinating competitions. 
I have also served as meet director, including a 35-team invitational
(Cassel’s XBC Track Classic) started in April, 2006.

Northern Virginia Cross Country/Track & Field Coaches Association

Active Recording Secretary, Coaches Association                                     2003-Present
Having been an active member of the Association since 1999,
I have been the recording secretary since 2003. I have been elected
twice, for two-year terms.  As such, I recorded the minutes from
monthly meetings, and send out a report to the association members.
I also maintain a performance list for Northern Virginia for the spring
track season, published weekly, and distributed to all members (since 1999).
I am also active in all other functions of the association to promote the
sport, and support the coaches in the region.

George C. Marshall High School, Falls Church, VA

Served as Head Track Coach (Winter & Spring)                 1995-2000
and Asst. Cross Country Coach

Completed Student Teaching Internship                       Jan-May, 1998       
Taught US/VA History and US/VA Government

Served as substitute teacher                                           9/1996-6/2000