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Jim Boyce 2005 National Board Certified Teacher - Science
13923 233rd St Ct E. 2003 RadioShack National Teacher of the Year
Graham, WA 98338 2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science
E-mail: jimboyce44@comcast.net 2001 Christa McAuliffe Fellow
(360) 893-2920 (H) 1999 Milken National Educator
(253) 683-7085 (W)
(253) 307-7552 (cell)
Professional Goal: to be a school administrator / educational leader for students, staff, families and the community in a secondary level public school setting.
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“As one of the most accomplished educators in Washington, you help set the standards and guide the path of a new generation – a generation flourishing in an age of technology and information.” –letter of congratulations from Governor Gary Locke
“Jim Boyce’s contributions to the education of students reach into the intellectual, social and physical arenas. His development of programs for all learners and his tireless effort in the classroom make him stand out as a giant among all teachers.”
– Eva Foster, Chemistry Teacher
Vision & Leadership
· Leader of School Improvement Process
· Leader of Attendance Committee
· Administrative Leader in the area of Diversity
· Administrative Leader in the area of Student and Staff Recognition
· Led School Accreditation Process
· Established Steering Committee with 20 members for School Improvement plan
· Coached Softball and Cross-Country teams to State Tournament
· Implementing Academies Conference
· Organized and Established Six Task Forces for School Improvement Process
Instructional Leadership
· Collection, analysis and presentation of data for struggling students
· Administrative Leader for Advanced Placement Program
· Collected and Presented data on Student Achievement for entire School
· Observed, Filmed and Recorded Detailed Observations of Instructors
· Presented and discussed WASL preparation with 9th and 10th grade parents
· Middle School / High School Science Curriculum Alignment Facilitator
· National Board Teacher Certification Process
· Advanced Placement Institute- Biology
· Presenter at NW Bio-Link Conference
· Instructor for Inquiry Workshop @ Pacific Northwest National Laboratories
· Presenter at National Science Teachers Association Convention
· Teacher Leadership Project (Technology Integration)
· Presenter for Heritage University Administrative Interns
Management & Resolving Complex Problems
· Facilitated Development of Emergency Response and Evacuation Plans
· Planned, Organized and Implemented Back to School Day (Brave Beginning)
· Researched, Analyzed and Presented Discipline Referral Data
· Coordinated Facility Usage and Requests
· Analyzed and Determined Textbook Needs for Entire Building
· Coordinated & Authored Grants to Secure Defibrillators for seven buildings
· Constructed Budget and Purchase Plan for Science Department
· Monitored Student Attendance
· Negotiated Discount on WASL Preparation Materials
· Planned and Budgeted for WASL preparation schedule
· Researched Bar Code Inventory System for School Textbooks
· Designed Attendance Appeal Process
· Developed and Implemented Student Check out Procedure from classes
· Discussed and planned for parent / teacher conferences
· Evaluated lockdown drill effectiveness
· Conducted searches for drugs & weapons
· Researched, Analyzed and Presented Discipline Referral Data
· Organized and Implemented Registration Day for Students & Parents
· Supervised Parking Lot; Common Areas; Sporting Events
Developing Self & Others
· Grading for Learning Conference
· OSPI Conference (AVID; Closing Achievement Gap; Social Studies CBA)
· AWSP Principals Conference
· Training Science Department in Biotechnological Lab Skills
· Developed and Implemented Technology Training Sessions for Staff
· Organized and Delivered Grant Writing Workshops Throughout the District
· Provided Grant writing “coaching” and Training for entire District
· Effective Evaluation Techniques (Marylin McGuire)
· National Board Planning in Action Training (Marilyn Simpson)
· Emergency Response and Crisis Management Training
· WASL Assessment Training in Science
· Student Legal Issues Workshops (Bill Coats)
· The Supervision and Administration of ASB Funds (AWSP / WASBO)
· Presenter at OSPI Conference
· OSPI Conference (High School Summit and General Conference)
· OSPI Conference (WASL & GLE Training; Family Friendly Schools)
· Biotech Skill Standards Mini-Retreat / Biotechnology Assessment Workshop
Communication, Collaboration & Community
· Established Volunteer Program
· Facilitated Web Site Communication
· Quarterly Newsletter Production for Bethel High School
· Presented Safe Roads Project to Audiences throughout Community
· Obtained Community Support for Emergency Response Plan
· Surveyed and Compiled Feedback from Parents, Students and Staff
· Established highly Effective & Positive Relationship with local Newspapers
· Communicated frequently with Parents / Discipline and Attendance matters
· Established Web site for Grant writing, Subject area courses and Sports teams
· Participated in conference calls regarding controversial issues
· Hosted Small Learning Community Events
· Broadcast presentations to entire school via television
· Powerpoint presentations for staff, community, ad council & school board
· Discussed and planned for parent / teacher conferences
· Frequent Conferences with Staff about a Wide Variety of Issues
· Participant in K-20 Videoconferences with Milken Educators
· Science Education Partnership with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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Formal Education
Principal Certification Program Heritage University
Major: Principal Certification G.P.A. 4.00
Master’s Degree City University
Major: Educational Technology G.P.A. 3.86
Bachelor’s Degree University of Washington
Major: Microbiology G.P.A. 3.86
Honors Phi Beta Kappa
Foreign Study Morelia, Mexico
Teaching Certification University of Washington
Endorsements: Biology; Chemistry; Science; Instructional Technology; Spanish
Career and Technical Education Certificate
Professional Education Experience
Bethel High School 7/2006 – Present
Assistant Principal
Oversight of ASB funds, policies & activities
Oversight of Athletics
Administrative leader for Attendance and 504 Committees
Supervision of Social Studies, Science & Health & Fitness Departments
Facilities Manager
Coordinator of Commencement
Coordinator of all school calendars
Supervisor for Advanced Placement Program
Overseer for 504 plans
Supervision of Health, Attendance and ASB clerks
Supervision of Office Secretaries
District Level Committees: Diversity Partnership; Athletic Advisory
Leader of District Science Task Force
White River High School 9/87-9/90; 9/94-6/2006
Dean of Student Affairs 2005 / 2006
Instructor: Biotechnology; Anatomy & Physiology; Biology; General Science; Spanish
Science Department Chair (1995-2003)
Grant Liaison for school district (2004-2006)
Adjunct Professor for City University
Mentor Teacher
Advisor for Bates Community College Biotechnology
Coaching: Head Cross-Country Running Coach (1995-2000; 2003-2005)
Distance Track Coach (1996-1998)
Middle School Track Head Coach (2005- present)
Head Softball Coach (1987-1989)
Awards 2005 National Board Certification - Science
2005 Horace Mann Educator Scholarship Recipient
2003 RadioShack National Teacher of the Year
2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science
2002 Toshiba America Foundation Grant Recipient
2001 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Award
2000 Intel Innovations in Teaching Award
2000/1998 Pierce County Cross-Country Coach of the Year
1999 Milken National Educator Award
1999 Washington Award for Excellence in Education
1998-99 GTE GIFT Grant Recipient
1997-98 US West Connecting Teachers w/Technology Grant
1996-97 TCI Technology Trailblazer Award
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“Jim Boyce is a unique individual that has the gift of being an outstanding teacher. He has that passion for learning and is able to transfer that passion to his students. He is the best in his field. He has raised the standard for all of us in the classrooms of the 21st century.”
– Mr. Jim Meyerhoff, District Athletic Director
Memberships: Association of Washington State Principals (AWSP)
Association of School Curriculum Directors (ASCD)
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Strengths & Skills
Dynamic Leadership Ability to Motivate
Oral, Written & Interpersonal Communication Grant Writing
Ability to Develop Relationships with Community Networking
Instructional / Curricular Expertise & Leadership Exceptional Learner
Creative Problem Solving Analysis
Technology Foreign Languages
Tremendous Energy, Stamina and Work Ethic Organization
Personal Interests
ü Boston Marathon Qualifier 2000 (2:55:52 personal best for 26.2 miles)
ü Climbed Mount Rainier 1998 (14,410 feet)
ü Foreign Travel (over 25 countries)
“He seems to have the special ability to motivate and drive students to achieve their best. Mr. Boyce has always gone the extra mile to encourage, prepare and motivate his students in the classroom as well as life.” – Mr. W. David Huddleston, School Board Member and Parent