Dan Holzmann

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Paramus, New Jersey, United States

About

Experience

  • Health and Physical Education Teacher at Hackensack Board of Education
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Two-time Highly Effective teacher with experience working with students from various backgrounds ranging from 5th to 12th grade. Lead classes of up to 58 students at a time across Health, Physical Education, Yoga, Weight Training, and Adaptive Physical Education. Develop standards-aligned lessons, provide individualized support and accommodation, and collaborate with staff, administration, and families to support student success. Experience working with multilanguage learners and students with learning and intellectual disabilities.

  • Martial Arts Instructor at The Dojo Paramus
    Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

    Second-degree black belt and martial arts instructor with over a decade of teaching experience working with students from pre-K through 12th grade. Lead group instruction and individualized coaching focused on discipline, physical development, leadership, and student engagement. Develop structured lesson plans, conduct self-defense seminars, assist with anti-bullying demonstrations, and adapt instruction for students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and physical limitations.

  • Resident Assistant at University of Scranton
    Aug 2021 - May 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Selected for an immersive leadership position within Residence Life, providing academic, social, and emotional support to first-year college students transitioning to campus life. Enforced university policy, mediated conflicts, responded to student wellness concerns, and fostered a safe and inclusive community environment. Recognized as a top performing Resident Assistant for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years.