As an instructor at College of the Sequoias in the Physical Education, Health and Wellness , Athletics, and Sports Medicine Departments, I feel there are several areas which are of great importance to my educational philosophy and teaching style.  They are: (1) role of the instructor; (2) view of the student and interaction with each student; (3) goals and objectives of education.

 

The role of the instructor is the most important part of education.  Through the instructor, the student obtains knowledge and skill.  Students can also learn by “doing” especially if they are in an environment that promotes learning which is established by the instructor.  The instructor must motivate the student to learn.  An instructor should be a person with knowledge, skill and experience which should be shared with students as well as respected and valued.  At the same time, the instructor should be in touch with the students on a personal basis in order to recognize individual learning abilities and objectives which act as motivating forces.

 

The student should be a person who is interested in the subject matter and driven to learn from the instructor.  The student should receive both a lecture and lab experience.  By this method, the student receives knowledge and is able to apply it in a practical manner.  By this application of knowledge, the student has an opportunity to learn and apply new concepts and be encouraged to expand that knowledge base.  With this search for new knowledge, the students are more likely to return to the classroom.

 

The objectives of education are to provide opportunity for all students to develop their personal skills and knowledge as well as encourage an expansion of personal interests.  In order to do this, there must be a strong academic background.  Education should be thought of as an enjoyable experience that will help one grow mentally, socially and physically.  Through this process, students will have a good educational foundation for future use in the thinking process and problem solving stages of their lives

 

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA

Master of Education Degree (May 1985) – Emphasis in Sports Medicine and Curriculum Development

 

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

Teaching credential (May 1980) – Physical Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree (May 1979) – Physical Education Emphasis in Athletic Training

 

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

Associate of Arts Degree (May 1977) – General Education  

Experience

 

 COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS, VISALIA, CALIFORNIA

 July 1986 to Present - SPORTS MEDICINE INSTRUCTOR

 

Director of Sports Medicine and an instructor in the Physical Education, Health and Wellness , Athletics, and Sports Medicine Departments.  Duties would include lecture(s) and laboratory(s) within each discipline. The responsibilities as the head athletic trainer would include the six performance domains of an athletic trainer: prevention of athletic injuries, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning, organization and administration and professional responsibility.  Additional duties would include participation in the governance of the college via committees, assignments, and maintenance of curriculum for the Sports Medicine Program.

 

 SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 

 April 1981 to June 1986  

 

The responsibilities as the head athletic trainer would include the six performance domains of an athletic trainer: prevention of athletic injuries, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning, organization and administration and professional responsibility.  Additional duties would include participation in the governance of the college via committees, assignments, and maintenance 

of curriculum for the Sports Medicine Program.

 

 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, LOS ANGELES, 

 CALIFORNIA

July 1983 to August 1984 

 

Train, assign, direct, supervise and evaluate staff employed as athletic trainers and physical therapists.  Educate and train volunteer personnel in various aspects of physical therapy to assist certified staff.  Educate all assigned staff on international Olympic procedures, guidelines and regulations impacting physical therapy and athletic training duties and

responsibilities.  Supervise planning, scheduling, assignments and qualification requirements of multiple sports venues to insure adequate and safe coverage for athlete competition and training as well as physical therapy services to athletes.  Prepare and maintain variety of administrative reports

on services, employee and volunteer evaluations and workload productivity.  Plan, supervise and direct equipment and supply acquisition and maintenance to insure daily functions.

 

Anticipated and unanticipated requirements can be accommodated.  Plan, direct and supervise scheduling of services provided to athletes for therapeutic and training services.  Maintain liaison between medical and athletic trainer officials to insure coordination of services and activities.

 

OXNARD COLLEGE, OXNARD CALIFORNIA

June 1980 to March 1981  

 

The responsibilities for a certified athletic trainer were the same as Santa Barbara City College.

 

Additional Community and Campus Service

 

 Present – 1982  American Red Cross

    Instructor – CPR, First Aid, Professional Rescue

 

Present – 1987  Committees at College of the Sequoias

        Health Services Advisory

        Curriculum

        Facilities Safety

        Program Review

        Faculty Enrichment

 

1988    California Community College Chancellor Approved Curriculum

Sports Medicine Program – First in the State

 

 Present – 1993  California Community College Athletic Trainers Association

   1993 - Founding Member

   1993 - Central Valley Conference Representative 

   1994 – Present Treasurer