Resume

• 2010

  Master's Degree with Distinction

  Course work emphasis in Exercise and Sport Psychology and Adapted Physical Activity.

  Kinesiology

  Chico State Triathlon Team

  California State University-Chico

  Motor Development and Behavior

  Motor Assessment in Individuals with Disabilities

  Nutrition/Physical Fitness

  Outdoor Education and Aquatics

  Collaboration in Adapted Physical Education

  Embodied Knowledge of Kinesiology

  Exercise Behavior and Adherence

  Intro to Adapted Physical Activity

  Master's Thesis

  Exercise Management and Prescription for Chronic Disease and Disability

  Administration Management of Sport/Fitness Programs

  Physiology of Exercise

  Dance/Rhythm/Gymnastic Education

  Biomechanics

  Philosophy of School Based PE

  Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education: Elementary

  Middle and High School

  Exercise Programming for Mental

  Emotional

  and Physical Disabilities

  Exercise Programming for Physical and Neurological Disabilities

  Biomedical Ethics

  Human Anatomy and Physiology

  Critical Thinking

  Lynda.com

  Workplace Essentials Certificate

  College of the Canyons

  American College of Sports Medicine

  Certified Personal Trainer

  Business Writing Principles

  Lynda.com

  Writing Email

  Lynda.com

  Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist

  National Exercise and Sports Trainer Association

  21st Century Skills Instructor

  New World of Work

  Lynda.com

  Time Management Fundamentals

  Developing Self-Awareness

  LinkedIn

• 2005

  Bachelor's Degree

  Kinesiology

  Chico State Baseball Team

  California State University-Chico

• Volunteered as head and assistant coach for track and field meets. Fund raised transportation costs for Butte County Special Olympic Athletes.

  Special Olympics

  Strength & Conditioning

  Wellness

  Weight Training

  Nutrition

  Exercise Physiology

  Coaching

  Exercise Prescription

  Kinesiology

  Leadership

  Teaching

  Sports

  Public Speaking

  Fitness

  Strength Training

  Personal Development

  Personal Training

  Fundraising

  Rieck

  Rieck

  Wellspring Adventure Camp - CRC Health

  Yuba College

  College of the Canyons

  Plus One Health Management Inc

  Los Angeles Valley College

  Moorpark College

  Thomas School of Horsemanship Summer Camp

  Little Red Hen

  California State University

  Chico

  Cleveland Indians

  Herbalife in Torrance

  CA

  Job duties include personal training

  creating and implementing programs

  maintaining fitness center

  teaching group exercise classes

  designing individualized workouts and training programs

  and fitness assessments.

  Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer

  Plus One Health Management Inc

  Canton

  NC

  Worked at a weight loss summer camp with campers 10-18 years of age to change maladaptive behaviors and replace them with positive ones. Used principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology

  Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

  and other psychological techniques to provide campers with individual and group therapy sessions to help them adopt

  and maintain a lifestyle of healthy eating and physical activity. Provided continuing care for campers through an online web portal.

  Behavioral Coach

  Wellspring Adventure Camp - CRC Health

  Chico

  CA

  Taught children with autism functional and social life skills in a group setting.

  After School Program Instructor

  Little Red Hen

  Teaching Health Education courses including Health and Society and First Aid

  CPR

  and Emergency Procedures.

  Moorpark College

  Instructor and Assistant Baseball Coach

  Health 5: Sport Psychology\nProvided a concentrated study of human behavior in the context of participating in sport and how behavior (performance) is affected by other sources. Planned and developed curriculum

  wrote syllabus

  assessed student learning objectives

  and designed all course materials using educational technology (Blackboard and Canvas).\n\nHealth 4: Psychosocial Health\nExplored how attitudes and emotions affect physical and emotional health. Additionally how psychosocial health can play a role in prevention of disease. Planned and developed curriculum

  wrote syllabus

  assessed student learning objectives

  and designed all course materials using educational technology (Blackboard and Canvas).\n\nHealth 1: Health and Lifestyle Choices\nTaught about issues including wellness

  functioning optimally

  and promoting healthy behavior changes. Planned and developed curriculum

  assessed student learning objectives

  and designed all course materials. Taught course on campus and online using educational technology (Blackboard and Canvas).\n\nPE-1.57R: Weight Training\nTaught an individualized weight training program designed to improve muscular strength and endurance. Emphasized lifetime fitness including principles of nutrition

  fitness

  and safety.\n\nAssistant Baseball Coach\nWorked with pitchers and outfielders

  designed strength and conditioning programs

  advised players academically

  recruited

  and helped players with mental skills development.

  Yuba College

  Faculty - Noncredit and Kinesiology

  Developing and writing curriculum for noncredit courses and certificate programs. Teaching courses in Health Science and Kinesiology.

  College of the Canyons

  California State University

  Chico

  Chico

  CA

  Wellcat Fit Program (8/2011 - present): \nPlanned and implemented a physical activity program for the treatment of depression in college students. Conducted research to evaluate program effectiveness. Research for Wellcat Fit was presented at the North American Federation of\nAdapted Physical Activity Conference in October 2012 and American College Health Association’s (ACHA) Annual Meeting in May 2013.\n \nFitU: Exercise Adherence Mentor (8/2012 - 12/2012)\nGuiding students to overcome perceived barriers in order to become physically active through mentoring sessions. Also incorporated behavior change models and interventions within sessions to promote healthy behavior.\n\nSAFFE Program (1/2011 - 5/2012)\nSupervised a group of undergraduate students in assisting and planning exercise programs for parents who have children with autism. Conducted research to evaluate program effectiveness. Research for SAFFE was presented at the 2012 International Meeting for Autism Research and North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Conference in October 2012.\n\nKINE 110: Physical Fitness - A Way of Life (1/2010 - 5/2010)\nPersonal Training Intern: Led a group of college freshman in the pursuit of personal fitness and in making a healthy transition from high school to college.

  Exercise Program Coordinator

  Exercise Adherence Mentor

  and Personal Trainer

  Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Played two seasons in Minor League Baseball with the Indians and one season with the Schaumburg Flyers.

  Cleveland Indians

  Adjunct Instructor

  Teaching multiple sections of Health 11: Principles of Healthful Living

  Introduction to Kinesiology

  and Health 3: CPR/First Aid.

  Los Angeles Valley College

  California State University

  Chico

  Chico

  California

  KINE 320: Foundations of Exercise and Sport Psychology - Taught the foundations of psycho-social principles

  theories

  and research related to sport and exercise behavior. Planned and developed curriculum

  assessed student learning objectives

  and keeping attendance records. Assisted students in meeting writing proficiency requirements for Kinesiology majors.\n\nKINE 296: American Sports in Film - Instructor for two lecture classes attended by nearly 300 college students. Teaching American sport history

  the language of sport

  and the contributions made by men and women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds through sport related films. Selected relevant movies

  wrote syllabus

  planned lectures

  moderated discussions

  developed curriculum

  assessed student learning objectives

  and kept attendance records.\n\nKINE 197: Adapted Physical Activity - Organized

  planned

  and led physical activities for adults with developmental disabilities. Provided guidance to college students in working with individuals with disabilities.

  Kinesiology Instructor

  Paramount Studios in Hollywood

  CA

  Job duties include personal training

  creating and implementing programs

  maintaining fitness center

  teaching group exercise classes

  designing individualized workouts and training programs

  and fitness assessments.

  Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer

  Plus One Health Management Inc

  Teaching Health Science and Kinesiology courses including Introduction to Kinesiology

  Health Education

  and Physical Fitness. Coaching primarily pitchers

  catchers

  and outfielders.

  College of the Canyons

  Thomas School of Horsemanship Summer Camp

  Melville

  NY

  Organized all activities/sports

  managed and trained staff to safely work with children

  taught campers age 3-14 various activities/sports.

  Sports Director