37 Walter Street
Salem, MA 01970
(845) 549-0030 jelsherif@salemstate.edu
Springfield College
Springfield MA
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education
Concentration: Teaching and Administration
December 2011
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Masters of Education Degree
Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction
August 1998
Springfield College
Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Physical Education, 5-12
June 1994
Massachusetts Physical Education Teacher License 5-12
Pennsylvania Physical/Health Education Teachers Certification K-12
New York State Teachers Certification K-12
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor
American Red Cross Lifeguard Trained
Salem State University
Sport and Movement Science Department
Assistant Professor
2011-Present
Acting PETE Coordinator
2011-2012
Salem, MA
Instructor
2010-2011
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Springfield College
Physical Education Teacher Education Department
Adjunct faculty
Teaching Fellow to K-3 Teaching Methods Class
Springfield, MA
2007-2010
Hackley School
Physical Education Teacher Grades 2,4,6,8
Tarrytown, NY
2006-2007
Madison Country Day School
Athletic Director, Grades K-11
Physical Education Teacher Grades 5-11
Waunakee, WI
2005-2006
Hockaday School
Physical Education Teacher Grades 6-12
Dallas, TX
1999-2005
Middlesex Middle School, Darien Public Schools
Physical Education Teacher to Grades 6-8
Darien CT
1998-1999
Temple University
Adjunct Faculty Graduate Teaching Fellow
Philadelphia, PA
1996-1998
The Fieldston School
Physical Education Teacher grades 6-12
Riverdale, NY
1994-1996
SMS 130 Teambuilding Adventure Activities Fall 2010, 2011, 2012
SMS 160 Basic Gymnastics Fall 2010
SMS 161 Target/Striking/Fielding Games Spring 2011, Spring 2013
SMS 162 Territorial Games Fall 2010, Fall 2013
SMS 163 Net/Wall Games Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013
SMS 164 Movement Experience for Children Spring 2011, 2012, 2013
SMS 177 Movement Science/ Health Pedagogy Spring 2011, Fall 2011, 2012
SMS 194 Health & Wellness Spring 2011
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SMS 380 Teaching Elementary Physical Education Fall 2010, 2011, 2012
SMS 480 Philosophical Aspects of Physical Education Fall 2010, Spring 2011,
2012
SMS 485 Directed Field Experience Fall 2010, 2011, 2012 Spring 2011, 2012, 2013
SMS 462C Student Teaching Seminar Fall 2010, 2011, Spring 2011, 2012
PHED 226 Teaching Methods, K-3 (Teaching Assistant)
MOSK 230 Approaches to Dance for PE majors Spring 2008, 2009, 2010,
Fall 2008, 2009
Health 100 Introduction to Wellness Fall 2008
PEAC 135 Folk & Square Dance Spring 2008, 2009, 2010
Acting Physical Education Teacher Education Coordinator Sport & Movement
Science Department, Salem State University, Salem, MA
Academic Year 2011-2012
Member Physical Education Department Faculty Search Committee Physical
Education Department, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Swalm, R. L., El-Sherif, J ., Gehris, J., & Smith, P. M. (1998). Affective outcomes in adventure activities. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 68(3), 15, 19.
El-Sherif, J . (April, 2011). Perceptions of middle school students of their physical education program. AAHPERD Convention, San Diego, CA.
El-Sherif, J . (March, 2013). The Throwback: High School Physical Education, Then
& Now. Massachusetts AHPERD Spring Conference, Endicott College, Beverly,
MA.
El-Sherif, J .
L . (February 2013). How PE has Changed and How PE has Stayed the
Same. Eastern District Conference, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, MA.
El-Sherif, J .
L ., & Gallo, A. M. (September 28, 2012). Meeting Students needs in physical education: Balancing what we know and what we should do.
Massachusetts State Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Fall Student
Summit. Salem State University, Salem, MA.
El-Sherif, J.L
. & Nihan, G. (September 28, 2012) Employment interview tips and
Practice. Massachusetts State Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Fall
Student Summit. Salem State University, Salem, MA.
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El-Sherif, J . (March, 2011). Lets Groove: Adding dance to your physical education
Curriculum. Massachusetts AHPERD Spring Conference, Springfield College,
Springfield, MA.
El-Sherif, J.
(November, 2009). The secret to middle school physical education.
Maine AHPERD Convention, Rockport, Maine.
Glencross, H., & El-Sherif, J.L
. (2013, May 2). Comparing student perceptions of physical education & wellness programs. Undergraduate Research Symposium .
Lecture conducted from Salem State University, Salem, MA.
Hickey K. & El-Sherif, J.
(May, 2012). Changing the Image of Physical Education.
Undergraduate Research Day, Salem State University, Salem, MA.
Member American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(AAHPERD)
2007-Present
Member Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (MAHPERD)
2007-Present
Member Massachusetts Teachers Association
2010-Present
First Year Reading Experience
Fall 2013
Chaperone SMS Canoeing Class Trip
Fall 2011
Chaperone SMS Backpacking Trip
Fall 2011
Volunteer Open House for Prospective SMS Students
October 3 rd & 23 rd , 2011
October 23 rd
, 2010
Volunteer Resident Hall Program on Living a Healthy Lifestyle
Fall 2011
Assist with the National Major of the Year Ceremony at the AAHPERD National
Convention
March 2011
Christmas Parade of Homes Volunteer Guide
Fall 2011
Climbing Wall Instructor for Salem State University Night
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Fall 2010
Physical Activity Coordinator of FASST (Ford and Salem State Together)
2010- Present
Meet & Greet with Salem Elementary Physical Educators
October 2010
Volunteer at Local Running and Triathlon Races
2008-Present
Chicago Marathon Finisher
2002, 2011
Ironman Arizona Finisher
2010
Ironman Wisconsin Finisher
2005, 2010
Walt Disney World Goofy Marathon & Half Challenge
2009
Ironman USA Lake Placid Finisher
2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012
Ironman Florida Finisher
2001, 2012
Empire State Games - Rowing
1988, 1992, 1993
Bronze Medal Winner Women’s Four
1992, 1993
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