Robert Q.

James
1395 Troxel Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 361-1949
rqj123@comcast.net

PROFILE
Engineering manager turned elementary teacher combining passion for
leading and learning to pursue a career as a principal. Strong background
in teaching children and youth for past 30 years in community and 7 years
in schools. Experienced in managing people and professional
development.

EDUCATION
Doctor of Education Educational Leadership (in 2014-
process) present
Lehigh University

Master of Science Education with Elementary 2009-2012

Certification
Gwynedd-Mercy College

Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering 1985-1989

Lehigh University

CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Professional Certification in School In Process
Admin. Principal PK-12 (1115)

Pennsylvania Professional Certification in Elementary Active

K-6 (2810) 8/1/15

Pennsylvania Professional Certification in Mid-Level Active

Mathematics 6-9 (2860) 8/1/15

LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE

Principal Intern Aug 2016-May
2017
Pennridge School District, Perkasie, PA
Served as a principal intern with oversight by my elementary principal.
Led creation of master schedule to create opportunities for team
collaboration and weekly data analysis
Participated in data meetings at multiple grade levels to analyze
school-wide achievement and behavioral data using PowerSchool,
LinkIt, and PSSA
Organized professional learning communities to review and improve
instructional practices
Championed math interventions to support struggling learners
Advocated for students with special needs by promoting updates to the
schools inclusion practices
Advocated for students moving into middle school by analyzing
 concerns and working to improve orientation program and transition
activities
Advocated for improvements to district STEM programs to provide more
focused opportunities for female students considering these fi elds
Worked with Safety Committee to revamp school safety and security
procedures

Elementary Teacher 2010-present

Pennridge School District, Perkasie, PA
Fifth grade teacher responsible for implementing curriculum in math,
reading, language arts, social studies, science, health, and technology.
Responsible for classroom management for class sizes between 24-33
students
Creation of dynamic units and activities to support curriculum in
cooperation with district curriculum supervisors
CPI Certification to support students emotional and behavioral needs
Implementation of behavior plans for PDD and EBD students included in
class
Inclusion of life skills students in class activities
Championed leadership programs for intermediate students
Helped to lead school-wide positive behavior program

Engineering Manager 1994- Jan 2009

Siemens Energy & Automation, Spring House, PA
Engineering manager and business manager with various assignments in
R&D, marketing, and business development.
Led system and product design teams for process control systems
Managed research & development department of 50+ engineers and
designed training programs for new engineers entering R&D setting
Created a training class on OOA/OOD based on Booch methodology to
ensure consistent designs
Conducted multiple sales/marketing training workshops with customers
and partner companies
Managed global business development initiative for safety systems

Software Engineer 1989-1994

Accu-Sort Systems, Telford, PA
Designed high-speed barcode scanning & optical recognition systems, as
well as sorting systems for packages.
Designed algorithms to integrate partial images of barcodes into
original labels
Developed new barcode scanning technology
Integrated custom systems on customer sites

LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY

Youth Leader 1997-present
Faith Bible Fellowship Church, Harleysville, PA
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg, PA
Primary teacher for high school and middle school classes in Bible
knowledge and Christian doctrine. Taught other classes when needed (e.g.
adult and elementary).
Developed three-year curriculum rotation for the middle & high school
classes with Youth Pastor, creating core material for high school classes
drawing upon existing resources and developing consolidated learning
plans, creative class exercises and memory aids
Created youth vs. parent competitions to allow youth to see how much
they have learned
Mentored youth struggling with social and emotional issues

Youth Sports Coach 2006-2010

Towamencin Youth Association, Kulpsville, PA
Intramural Soccer Coach

Childrens Program Director (K-2) 2006-2010

Faith Bible Fellowship Church, Harleysville, PA
Director for weeknight AWANA program for grades K-2. Director of a staff
of 6-10 leaders.
Primary teacher for Bible lessons and activities tied into lessons.
VBS leader for summer program to tie into school year activities;
continue to lead teaching in this program to present

Sunday School Superintendent 1997-2004

Faith Bible Fellowship Church, Harleysville, PA
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg, PA
Administrated the Sunday School program for pre-K through adults by
leading committee of teachers.
Instituted teacher training program for both content knowledge and
teaching skills; led creative teaching seminars utilizing 7 Laws of the
Learner and Teaching with Style workshops.
Consolidated curriculum for childrens classes to provide consistent
Scripture overview
Worked with teachers to address any challenges faced with students
and preparations for class

Childrens Program Leader (5 th /6 th Grade Boys) 1992-2000

Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg, PA
Leader for weeknight Pioneer Clubs program for 15-20 elementary age
boys.
Led activities inside and outside classroom to reinforce learning
VBS leader for summer program to tie into school year activities