Resume

• 2007

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  State University of New York at Buffalo

• 2005

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  President of Graduate Student Association

  State University of New York at Buffalo

• 1999

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  Dietetics

  Minor in Health Promotion

  Michigan State University

• Registered Dietitian

  Teaching

  Athletics

  Exercise Physiology

  Dietetics

  Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

  Nutrition

  Kinesiology

  Health Education

  Phlebotomists

  Sports Nutrition

  Wellness

  Public Speaking

  Clinical Research

  Nutritional Counseling

  Body Composition

  Fitness

  Exercise Prescription

  Darr

  PhD

  RD

  CSSD

  Rachel L.

  Darr

  PhD

  RD

  CSSD

  University at Buffalo

  Daemen College

  Canisius College

  Buffalo State College

  Buffalo State College

  SUNY Cortland

  Saginaw Valley State University

  Teach undergraduate courses in Sports Nutrition and Sports Psychology.\nResearch expertise: Vitamin D Supplementation and Exercise

  Assistant Professor in Kinesiology

  Saginaw

  Michigan Area

  Saginaw Valley State University

  Cortland

  NY

  Developed and Taught 3 Credit Course

  SUNY Cortland

  Kinesiology

  Nutrition and Sport Performance

  Lecture (2 sections each of 35 Undergraduate Students)

  Spring 2014 \n•\tEmphasize the functioning of diet as it affects and benefits physical activity \n•\tEducate on the impact of nutrition on athletic performance as it relates specifically to intensity

  duration

  and type of exercise. \n•\tFocus on the implication of ergogenic aids on performance in various physically active populations\n•\tProvide the analysis of current diet and lifestyle trends on the influence of the psychological attributes to sport\n\nDeveloped and Taught 1 Credit Course

  SUNY Cortland

  Kinesiology/Interdisciplinary Studies

  Special Topic: Clinical Pathways

  Lecture (25 Undergraduate Students)

  Spring 2014 \n•\tHighpoint the history

  educational requirements

  and vocational details of physical therapy

  occupational therapy

  chiropractic

  nutrition

  exercise physiology

  and pre-medical careers.

  Assistant Professor in Kinesiology

  SUNY Cortland

  Buffalo

  NY

  Exercise Nutrition\nSports Dietitian Supervisor

  Horvath Human Performance Lab

  University at Buffalo

  Buffalo

  NY

  August 2011-Present\n•\tWork in collaboration with various University at Buffalo Division 1 Athletic Teams\n•\tAllocate Nutritional and Body Composition Services to Sports Teams and Coaches\n•\tSupervise dietitians and dietetic interns in nutritional and athletic analysis of players\n•\tProvide nutrition counseling to players\n•\tPerform body composition measures: skin calipers and Bod Pod\n•\tInterface exercise and nutrition skill set

  to assist in enhancing athletic performance

  Sports Dietitian Supervisor

  University at Buffalo

  •\tTeach junior and senior exercise science students personal training and its implication with nutrition\n•\tConcentrations in Upper Body

  Lower Body

  Stretching

  Free Weights

  Stability Ball

  Thera-bands

  and Plyometrics\n•\tImpose the importance of nutrition when working with clients\n•\tSchedule/Organize office appointments for students to teach exercise skills and classes\n•\tResponsible for 3 Resident Hall Fitness Centers\n•\tInterface exercise science students with dietetic interns

  to mutually enhance learning experiences and bring together exercise and nutrition fields

  Sport Nutrition Residential Program Manager

  Buffalo/Niagara

  New York Area

  University at Buffalo

  Buffalo

  Clinical Instructor Registered Dietitan

  University at Buffalo

  Adjunct Faculty

  Taught 3 Credit Course

  Canisius College

  Office of Professional Studies

  Sports and Fitness Nutrition

  Lecture (12 Graduate Students)

  Fall 2013 \n•\tAccentuate the physiology of nutrition as it pertains to sport and exercise of various populations\n•\tMagnify healthy nutrition practices and applications and how they relate to various types of activity

  dependent on duration

  techniques

  and intensity\n•\tHighlight the significance of psychological therapeutic practices in applying mechanistic applications to sport and exercise with lifestyle behavior change elements\n\nTeaching Other Graduate Courses Also:\nExercise Prescription\nAdvanced Human Nutrition\nFitness Psychology\nSociology of Nutrition

  Adjunct Professor in the Office of Professional Studies

  Buffalo/Niagara

  New York Area

  Canisius College

  Taught Undergraduate/PreProfessional Courses:\nExercise Physiology\nExercise Prescription

  Adjunct Professor in Athletic Training/Physical Therapy

  Buffalo/Niagara

  New York Area

  Daemen College

  Teach Undergraduate Courses:\nExercise Nutrition\nExercise Principles\nKinesiology

  Adjunct Professor in Health and Wellness

  Buffalo/Niagara

  New York Area

  Buffalo State College

  University at Buffalo

  Buffalo State College

  Taught Undergraduate Courses:\nHealth and Wellness in the Aging\nPhysical Adaptations to Exercise\nKinesiology

  Adjunct Professor in Health and Wellness

  Buffalo/Niagara

  New York Area