Jim Perry's Online Portfolio
                                James W. Perry

                                                              Email: [email protected]

                                                      
Objectives/Philosophy
·    To promote lifelong physical fitness and give students the skills necessary to develop healthy attitudes and experience success

Certifications
·    K-12 Physical Education Certification
·    7-12 Health Certification

Education

2009 – 2011 MSU MAED Masters Program
  • To be completed Spring 2011
  • Concentration in Coaching and Sport Leadership

2005 – 2006 Teacher Certification Internship Program
·    Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
·    Certification April 2006

2005   Michigan State University
·    Bachelor of Science Degree
·    Kinesiology Major – certified Physical Education K – 12
·    Health Minor – certified 7-12
·    GPA:  3.4/4.0

Education Related Experience

2006 – Present Physical Education and Health Teacher at New Lothrop Elementary School
·         Provided students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle and participate in lifelong physical activity
_        Designed and instructed physical education units correlated with national and state standards such as: fitness       testing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, pickle ball, and air force football
_        Helped develop a K-12 physical education and health curriculum
_        Directed multiple Jump Rope for Heart events and raised funds for the American Heart Association
_        Conducted multiple

August 2005 – April 2006 Post Graduate Year Long Teaching Internship

High School Physical Education and Health Education
·    Bath High School, Bath, Michigan
·    Designed and instructed physical education units correlated with national and state standards such as: fitness testing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, pickle ball, and air force football
·    Taught 9th grade physical education, advanced weight training, and aerobics
·    Designed and instructed health education units such as:  nutrition, conflict resolution, substance abuse, and effective communication
·    Participated in and conducted Parent-Teacher Conferences

Elementary School Physical Education
·    Bath Elementary School, Bath, Michigan
·    Designed and instructed physical education units correlated with national and state standards such as: fitness testing, floor hockey, jump rope skills, gymnastics and tumbling, baseball, EPEC lessons, and modified cross country skiing.
·    Worked with special needs students

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Works, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  Also proficient in website building.  Familiar with Fitnessgram software and Centerpoint program used for posting grades and assignments and communicating with students and parents.

Professional Development
·    Michigan Health Model Certification grades 1st-6th – September 2007
·    First-Aid recertification – May 2006
·    CPR recertification – May 2006
·    WSI and life guarding certification – May 2006
·    Bath Elementary School Health Team Meetings – April 2006
·    Teacher’s Rights and Responsibilities presentation – March 2006
·    MAAHPERD Convention, Traverse City, MI – November 2005
·    Centerpoint Computer Program Training – August 2005
·    MAAHPERD Convention, Kalamazoo, MI – November 2004
·    HIV/AIDS teaching certification – 2003-2004

Extracurricular Activities

2010 – 2011 – New Lothrop Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach
·         Develop positive attitudes, life skills, and basketball skills so that players can be successful later in life
2007 – 2010 – New Lothrop Girls’ Junior High Basketball Coach
·     Responsible for developing and teaching skills and strategies
2007 - 2010 – New Lothrop Boys’ JV Basketball Coach
·    Responsible for developing and teaching skills and strategies
2006 – 2011 - Jump Rope for Heart
·         Raise money and increase heart disease awareness
·         Promote physical activity in youth
2007 – 2009 – Student Council Leader
  • Head of student-led government
  • Oversaw activities performed by student council members

References available upon request

Jim Perry Resume
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