Physical Education High School
Resume:
DR. THOMAS W. FISHER
Las Vegas, NV 89134
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EDUCATION
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Ed.D. Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction 2005
Dissertation: “A Comparison of the Leadership Characteristics of Central Florida
Middle and High School Principals and School Achievement Scores”
George Williams College of Aurora University, Aurora, IL
M.S. (Honors) Physical Education/Kinesiology 1972
Thesis: “Adapting Childhood Games to Physical Education Programs”
Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
B.A. English 1968
Minor: Coaching
Honors: Student Teaching January Studies Project
CERTIFICATIONS
AP English Teaching Certification, Clark County School District, NV 2009
Highly Qualified Teacher Certification – English and Physical Education,
Nevada Department of Education 2007
Web CT – on-line learning course development and delivery certification,
College of Southern Nevada 2006
Teacher Certification – English and Physical Education, New York State
Department of Education 1968
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Adjunct Instructor – English Composition, Student Success 2005 - 2014
Syllabus development, innovative multi-media materials and presentations,
administered all grades.
University of Phoenix, Las Vegas, NV
English Faculty – English Composition, Communications 2009 - 2014
Syllabus development and overall course structure, administered all grades.
Desert Pines High School, Las Vegas, NV
English Faculty – English Composition & Literature, AP English 2007 -2010
Syllabus development, innovative multi-media materials and presentations,
administered all grades.
Sierra Nevada College, Henderson, NV
Master’s Thesis Chair, Adjunct Professor – Teacher Education 2008 -2009
Chair of Master’s Thesis committees, taught courses in research and
teaching methods.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Test Administrator - Administer NAEP assessment to schools in Central Oregon 2021-2022
Oregon State University-Cascades, Bend, OR
Computer Lab and Sports Coordinator 2016 - 2017
Supervise drop-in computer lab (scheduling, budget, development and
implementation of policies and procedures, maintain website and student
handbook). Manage all aspects of sports program (budget, eligibility,
organization memberships, publicity, recruitment, policies and procedures).
College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Faculty Senate Representative – Adjunct Faculty 2013 - 2014
Review/recommend college-wide policies and procedures (course credit,
salary range, promotion and tenure, graduation rates, etc.).
Sky Ridge HOA, Las Vegas, NV
President 2007 - 2013
Two-term president of 250 home HOA. Responsible for oversight of CC&Rs,
and Rules and Regulations (budget, maintenance, fines, community/city
relations, home-owner issues, safety & security).
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association (BANA)
Board Member – Business Outreach
Elected to two terms as board member. 2019-2022
Downtown Bend Stakeholders (Parking) Committee
Review and analyze current parking patterns and policies and make
recommendations for future operations. 2016 - 2017
Bend Park and Recreation Budget Committee
Review, analyze, and approve Bend Park and Recreation annual financial
reports and budget requests. 2015 - 2022
Nevada Site Specific Advisory Board (NSSAB)
Review and recommend policies and procedures for the remediation, cleanup,
and long-term storage of radioactive material at the Nevada National
Security Site (NNSS) – Nevada Test Site. 2011 - 2014
MEMBERSHIPS
ASCD – professional education organization
Phi Delta Kappa - professional education organization, judge and presenter at
2018 & 2019 Educators Rising Conference
Phi Kappa Phi – Honorary Education Organization
SHAPE America (formerly AAHPERD) - Member of Facilities Committee, Regional
and National program presenter
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