Resume

• 2019

  University of Michigan

• 2015

  University of Michigan

  Ann Arbor

  MI

  Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

  University of Michigan

  Ph.D.

  Child Movement Activity and Developmental Health Laboratory; http://www.cmahlab.com/

  Kinesiology

  University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School

• 2012

  Auburn University

  Auburn

  Alabama Area

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Auburn University

  Hattiesburg

  Mississippi Area

  Tutor- Advanced Exercise Physiology

  The University of Southern Mississippi

  M.Ed & Ph.D. (39 credits)

  •\tAuburn University nominee for the American Kinesiology Association Writing Award for Graduate (Masters) Students in Kinesiology (2014)\n\n•\tFinalist in the Auburn Graduate Student Research Forum (2013 & 2014)\n\n•\tCollege of Education Alma Holladay Fund for Excellence Award

  Auburn University (2013)\n

  Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  Auburn University

• 2010

  Stretch n Grow

  Hattiesburg

  Mississippi Area

  Teaching Assistant

  The University of Southern Mississippi

  Instructor of fitness

  dance

  and exercise classes for preschool through high-school aged children. \n\nResponsibilities included: successful implementation of all programs

  classroom management

  and various administrative duties.

  Fitness Coach

  Hattiesburg

  Mississippi Area

  Stretch n Grow

• 2009

  Independent Tutor

  The University of Southern Mississippi

  Hattiesburg

  Mississippi Area

  Teaching Assistant

  The University of Southern Mississippi

  Private tutor for the following:\n\n- High School Geometry and Algebra 2 (2009-2010)\n- College Trigonometry (2009-2010)

  Private Tutor

  Hattiesburg

  Mississippi Area

  Independent Tutor

  Student Member

  Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine

  North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine

  North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

  Student Representative (2015-2016)

  Graduate Student Writing Award

  American Kinesiology Association

  Alma Holladay Fund for Excellence Award

  Presidential Scholar

  Golden Apple Teaching Award

  Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor

  Rackham Graduate School

  Stan Kemp Scholarship Award

  Freshman of the Year Award

  Nominee for the American Kinesiology Association Writing Award for Graduate (Masters) Students in Kinesiology

  Honors College Outstanding Scholar

  College of Health Outstanding Scholar

• 2006

  Elk River Parks and Recreation

  Elk River

  MN

  Instructor and primary developer of city-sponsored children and youth programs.\n\nAssisted in implemented city wide events. Events included-but are not limited to- Halloween trails

  National Night Out gathering

  Bike Rodeo

  Christmas in the Park

  and City Park Concert Series.

  Program Coordinator

  Elk River Parks and Recreation

• 4.0

  B.S.

  Human Performance and Recreation/Kinesiology

  •\tExercise Physiology Club

  Co-President

  University of Southern Mississippi (2011 – 2012)\n\n•\tHonors College Ambassador

  Vice President

  University of Southern Mississippi (2011 – 2012)\n\n•\tScholar 2 Scholar

  Secretary

  University of Southern Mississippi (2008)

  The University of Southern Mississippi

• Volunteered in a preschool classroom for children with developmental delays. Specific task included behavior management

  teacher assistance

  and child communication assistance.

  Ann Arbor Public Schools

  Teaching

  Psychology

  PowerPoint

  Tutoring

  Scientific Writing

  Writing

  Interventions

  EndNote

  Microsoft Excel

  SPSS

  Microsoft Word

  Data Analysis

  Microsoft Office

  Distance Learning

  Higher Education

  SASS

  Research

  Leadership

  Quantitative Research

  Public Speaking

  The effect of the CHAMP intervention on fundamental motor skills and outdoor physical activity in preschoolers.

  in press

  The effect of the CHAMP intervention on fundamental motor skills and outdoor physical activity in preschoolers.

  The effect of CHAMP on physical activity and lesson context in preschoolers: A feasibility study

  doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2018.1441966

  The effect of CHAMP on physical activity and lesson context in preschoolers: A feasibility study

  doi:10.1007/s10643-016-0778-x

  Impact of structured movement time on preschoolers' physical activity engagement.

  Tony D. Okely

  doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.04.009

  Promoting ball skills in preschool-age girls

  Kristen L. Bub

  Leah E Robinson

  Frontiers in Public Health

  doi:10.3389/fpubh.2016.00173

  Effect of the Children's Health Activity Motor Program on Motor Skills and Self-Regulation in Head Start Preschoolers: An Efficacy Trial

  Background: Over the past two decades

  achievement goal theory (AGT) has been used as a theoretical framework to design and implement motor skill programming in young children. Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effects of AGT in motor skill interventions and programming in children aged 0-12 years. Methods: This systematic literature search was conducted using three databases – Google Scholar

  PubMed

  and EBSCOhost. Studies were included if they met the following four inclusion criteria: (1) had an intervention with a gross motor outcome

  (2) used an intervention grounded in AGT

  (3) included young children (aged 0-12 years)

  and (4) were written in English. Studies were rated according to methodological reporting quality. All literature searches and reporting were consistent with the PRISMA protocol. Results: A total of 12 studies met all inclusion criteria and were included in the sample. All studies reported that AGT motor skill interventions were effective for improving motor skills in young children. Studies varied in regard to intervention groups

  duration

  dosage

  and the personnel responsible for implementing the intervention. None of the included studies met the requirements to be considered as having high methodological quality. Conclusions: Based on these findings

  AGT is an effective theoretical approach for designing and implementing motor skill interventions for young children.

  Using Achievement Goal Theory in Motor Skill Instruction: A Systematic Review

  doi.org/10.1123/jmld.20160004

  Dose-response relationship: The effect of motor skill intervention duration and changes in motor skill competence

  doi: 10.3390/sports5030048

  Development of a digital-based instrument to assess perceived motor competence in children: Face validity

  test-retest reliability

  and internal consistency

  Leah Robinson

  Megan J Irwin

  Abigail Dennis

  Sheri Brock

  E Kip Webster

  Mary Rudisill

  doi: 10.1123/jmld.2014-0064

  The effect of a multimedia demonstration on motor skill performance in school-aged children

  Leah Robinson

  Suminski R.R.

  Irwin J Megan

  Perez G

  Accuracy of self-reported height and weight in low-income

  rural African American children

  Ali Brian

  doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2015-0035

  Test of Gross Motor Development-2 scores differ between expert and novice coders.

  Jared M. Porter

  J. Megan Irwin

  doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2017.1294667

  Effect of attentional focus cues on children’s ball skill performance

  Leah Robinson

  Matthew Miller

  Physical activity enhances sustained attention in preschoolers

  Tony D. Okely

  doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001339

  A ball skills intervention in preschoolers: The CHAMP randomized controlled trial.

  My research agenda examines factors that affect motor development and physical activity in young children. My current agenda has three primary areas: (a) designing and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote motor skills

  physical activity

  and academic outcomes

  (b) examining behavioral mechanisms that affect motor learning and performance

  and (c) understanding cognitive and psychosocial factors related to motor skills and physical activity. It is my goal to use my translational research practice to improve motor skills

  physical activity

  and academic outcomes in young children as well as advance the field of pediatric motor development.

  Kara

  Palmer