Christopher Jason Spry

1335 Stewartstown Rd.  Apt. J-3

Morgantown, WV 26505

(304) 685-2068

cspry@mix.wvu.edu

spry_jason @hotmail.com

Career Objective

Obtain a rewarding and contributing teaching position in physical education, as well as coaching, or utilize my experiences to be beneficial to society.

Education

          Masters of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education, August 2003

Bachelor of Sciences in Physical Education Teacher Education, December 2000.

            School of Physical Education

West Virginia University, Morgantown WV  26505

            Career Related Experience

WVU Student Recreation Center Supervisor- (10/02-07/03)  I worked as a supervisor on the weekends and was an overseer of the $34-million, 177,000 square foot facility.  Supervised over 100 student employees, and over 17,000 square feet of weight and fitness areas, a 50-foot climbing wall, a leisure pool; whirlpool; fitness pool and 7 basketball courts, three racquetball courts, and numerous other activities and events for the WVU Student Recreation Center facility.

Graduate Assistantship- (1/03-6/03  I worked for the School of Physical Education, and Dr. Lynn Housner in a Basic Instructor Program (BIP) for West Virginia University teaching weight training, indoor soccer, flag football, and ultimate frisbee. 

High School Teacher- (2/01-6/01) I started out my teaching career at Freedom High School in Morganton, NC.  I filled in as full time teacher for the last five months of the school year.  I taught on a provisional special education license. My duties also included Assistant Baseball coach at Freedom High.

Student Teacher- (8/00-12/00) Mountainview Elementary, Morgantown, WV; South Middle School, Morgantown, WV; Preston County High School, Kingwood, WV

Involved in individual, small, and large group instruction and planning of instructional units. Developed whole group lessons and assignments for learning experiences in physical education, K-12.

Students with Disabilities Lab- (8/99-12/99) Developed lesson plans and individualized education plans (IEP’s) for learning disabled students and also instructing them on performing basic fundamental loco-motor skills.

Work Experiences

9/1/01-12/11/02             Applebees’ Bar & Grill                    Server                                    Morgantown, WV

6/1/01-10/1/01               Roberts Mazda/Mitsubishi           Sales Consultant                               Morganton, NC

2/13/01-6/1/01           Freedom High School                      School Teacher                  Morganton, NC

Summer 2000                 Crown Pontiac Buick                       Sales Consultant                              Nitro, WV

Summer 1998             West Virginia University                                Maintenance                      Morgantown, WV

           Summer 1997                 Bent Wiley’s Bar & Grill                  Bar-back/Bartender         Morgantown, WV

              Summer 1997             Mountaineer Country Club            Golf Pro Shop                     Morgantown, WV

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, Power Point, Windows, Macintosh, & Internet

Honors/Activities & Community Service

Sigma Chi Fraternity-MuMu Chapter                                  West Virginia University

            Social Chairman- Coordinated social budget throughout the semester (Fall ’96)

            Athletic Chairman- Coordinated various university sponsored intramural events.

            Rush Chairman- Coordinated Rush Week (Fall ‘96-Fall ’97)

Member of Physical Education Club

Administered School Bus Safety Program                Suncrest Elementary School

Coordinated Various Field Days at local schools

Participated in Various Intramural Sports (‘95-2000)

Coordinated Special Olympics for Freedom High-Spring 2001

Additional Information

References are available upon request.