Resume

• 2005

  2007 \tAcademic Achievement Award

  Department of Health and Physical Activity

  University of Pittsburgh\n2006\tAcademic Achievement Award

  Department of Health and Physical Activity

  University of Pittsburgh\n2005-2008 Graduate Assistantship and Full Tuition Scholarship

  University of Pittsburgh\n1998 \t Wayne M. King Scholarship

  Florida State University\n1997-1999 Graduate Assistantship and Full Tuition Scholarship

  Florida State University\n1997\tUniversity and Departmental Honors

  Hampton University\n1996-1997 Student Representative to the Division of Education

  Hampton University\n1996\tUniversity Departmental Award

  Hampton University\n1996 \tNational Dean’s List\n1996\tAll-American Scholar Academy\n

  Academic Awards and Recognitions

  Florida State University

  Master of Science (MS)

  Exercise Physiology

  Hampton University

  B.S.

  Physical Education

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Dissertation Advisor: Professor John Jakicic\nDissertation: Exercise Training Patterns and Anthropometric Characteristics of Amateur Motorcycle Road Racers

  University of Pittsburgh

  Functional Movement Screen Level I

  Functional Movement Systems

  Corrective Exercise Specialist

  National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

  Florida Department of Education

  Florida Teaching Certificate - Physical Education K-12

  American College of Sports Medicine

  Certified Exercise Physiologist

  National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

  Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Health Promotion

  Wellness

  Fitness Training

  Exercise Physiology

  ACSM

  Kinesiology

  Wellness Coaching

  Personal Training

  Functional Training

  Weight Training

  Sports Nutrition

  Injury Prevention

  Teaching

  Nutrition

  Strength Training

  Human Performance

  Exercise Prescription

  Public Speaking

  Fitness

  Strength & Conditioning

  Anaerobic Capacities and Fatigue Indices of Collegiate Division I Male and Female athletes

  The purpose of this study is to measure peak anaerobic power

  anaerobic capacities

  anaerobic fatigue indices and blood lactate concentrations of Division I Collegiate male and female athletes. The objective is to develop normative data for electronically braked cycle ergometer testing with the use of toe clips. Athletes will perform the 30-second Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) on an electronically braked velotron cycle ergometer in the Human Performance Laboratory of the Athletics-Recreation Center at Valparaiso University. The WAnT is a 30-second all-out exhaustive cycle ergometer test where athletes pedal against a resistance set at a certain percentage of his or her body weight. Height

  weight

  age

  body mass index

  body fat percentage

  resting heart rate (RHR) and resting blood pressure (RBP) will be assessed prior to testing. Peak heart rate (HRpeak) will be recorded during the test and BLa will be assessed at five- and eight-minute post-testing. Blood lactate concentration will be assessed utilizing a blood lactate analyzer. RacerMate Velotron Wingate Software will compute peak anaerobic power

  anaerobic capacity

  anaerobic fatigue index and total work.

  Simpson

  Ph.D.

  Simpson

  Ph.D.

  Florida International University

  California University of Pennsylvania

  As2Lifestyle Consulting (Simpson

  Inc.)

  Valparaiso University

  STOPP-T2D Research Study University of Pittsburgh

  University of Pittsburgh

  Pittsburgh

  PA

  Academic Load:\n\nPrinciples of Strength and Conditioning – Developer of new course materials

  and taught course describing the principles for development of pre-season

  in-season and off-season training programs

  with laboratory experiences

  including the theory and techniques of strength training

  Adjunct Instructor

  University of Pittsburgh

  Miami

  Florida

  Clinical Assistant Professor

  Florida International University

  Valparaiso

  IN

  Academic Load:\n\nKinesiology I and II - Instructor for courses and laboratories focused on the mechanics and anatomy of human movement and theirs roles in promoting health

  as well as kinesiology analyses promoting safe

  effective and efficient movements.\n\t\nPhysiology of Exercise – Developed new course materials

  and taught course and laboratories investigating the physiological responses of the human body to exercise and training.\n\t\nAdvanced Physiology of Exercise – Instructor for course designed to critically review current exercise science literature including biochemistry

  muscle physiology and metabolism.\n\nFitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription – Instructor for course focused on physiological testing protocols

  fitness evaluations and the design of exercise prescriptions based on direct and indirect measures.\n\t\nStrength and Conditioning – Developer and instructor for course and laboratories focused on performance evaluation

  program design

  strength training techniques and conditioning theories.\n\nFoundations of Physical Education and Sport (online) – instructor for online course examining the history

  philosophy and principles of physical education and its relationship to modern education\n\nMedical Terminology (online) - instructor for asynchronous course that provides an opportunity for students to learn

  understand

  and apply medical terminology using a step-by-step process.\n\nPsychology of Sport (online) - instructor for asynchronous online graduate course designed to introduce students to the field of sport and exercise psychology.\n\n\nFaculty Advisor

  Kinesiology Club\nFall 2014 – present\nProvide leadership and support to the club and ensure that the club attempts to fulfill the aims as stated in the club’s constitution

  Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

  Valparaiso University

  Studies to Treat Or Prevent Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes (Funded by the National Institute of Health) - Develop and implement middle school physical education lesson plans created to increase heart rate throughout class time.

  STOPP-T2D Research Study University of Pittsburgh

  Florida International University

  Miami

  Flordia

  Program Director

  Undergraduate P.E./Exercise Science and Sports and Fitness

  Miami

  Florida

  Instructor

  Exercise Physiology

  Florida International University

  Pittsburgh

  PA

  Human Anatomy – Course emphasized skeletal

  articular

  muscular

  cardiovascular and nervous systems with laboratory experiences.

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  University of Pittsburgh

  Greater Chicago Area and Northwest Indiana

  Health

  wellness and fitness consulting; provide quality exercise prescriptions

  personal training services and guest speaker/lecturer services

  Owner

  As2Lifestyle Consulting (Simpson

  Inc.)

  California

  PA

  Academic Load:\n\nHuman Anatomy & Physiology I – Developed new course material and taught course focused on the organization

  structures and functions of the human body.\n\nCurrent Health Issues – Instructor for course designed to convey information concerning the individual’s role in establishing a healthy lifestyle and encouraging disease prevention.

  Visiting Instructor (Fredrick Douglas Institute Scholar)

  California University of Pennsylvania