Amy Jamieson
Goleta,USA
Summary
Insightful Lecturer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, and student engagement techniques. Excel in communication, critical thinking, and adaptability, ensuring effective interaction with students and colleagues alike. Demonstrated ability to leverage these soft skills to foster an inclusive learning environment and inspire academic excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Faculty, Department of Exercise & Sport Studies
University of California at Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Supervised independent studies conducted by individual students or small groups of students.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
Courses Taught
- Nutrition for Health
- Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- Health Promotion
- Fitness Program Development Seminar
- Independent Studies in Health, Exercise & Sport
Adjunct Lecturer – Department of Health & Wellness
Ventura Community College
Ventura, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and assessments, tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Created innovative approaches to teaching complex concepts using interactive tools.
Courses Taught
- Health and Wellness
- Holistic Health
- Duel Enrollment: Health and Wellness
Digital Faculty Consultant
McGraw-Hill Publishing
01.2020 - Current
- Peer support for faculty on-boarding of online instruction
- Editorial work
- Workshop presentations
Editor, Content Writer
Macmilian Publishing
01.2019 - Current
- Nutrition for a Changing World, 2nd edition
- Create content for question banks
- Review and editing of chapter content
Master Health Coach, Continuing Education and Curriculum Educator
ACE – American Council on Exercise
01.2015 - Current
- Certified Health Coach and Fitness Nutritionist
- Education and training of health coaches and nutritionists
- Accredited CED educator and curriculum presenter
Master Fitness Trainer, Continuing Education and Curriculum Educator
NASM – National Academy of Sport Medicine
01.2009 - Current
- Certified master fitness trainer
- Educate and train fitness professionals
- Accredited CEC educator and presenter
Instructor
Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2000 - Current
- Instruct group fitness classes
- Develop, promote and instruct classes
Program Director
UCSB Recreational Sports
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Indoor Cycling Program and Group Fitness Program
- Employee management: hiring, training, scheduling and reviewing of Instructors
- Program development, class development, scheduling
Program Director
Goleta Valley Athletic Club
Goleta, CA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Employee management: hiring, training, scheduling and reviewing of Group Fitness Instructors
- Group Fitness Program development, class development
- Professional Development and Instructor Training
Education
MS - Health Science: Exercise and Health Promotion, Specialization: Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement
California University of Pennsylvania
01.2007
B.A. - Film Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA01.1996
Minor - Physical Education, Fitness Instruction
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CACertified Nutritionist -
AASDN
01.2012
University Service
- Chair, Department of Exercise & Sport Studies, UC Santa Barbara
- Chair, Academic Affairs Committee, Department of ESS, UCSB
- Supervisor, Wellness and Fitness Institute, Department of Exercise & Sport Studies, UCSB
- Governance, Faculty Representative, Recreation Center Governance Board
- Educator, Transitions Program, UCSB Athletics
- Coordinator, Peer Exercise Program (PEP) Program -in collaboration with CAPS
- Member, Healthy Campus Network Committee, UCSB
- Member, Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, Dos Pueblos High School, Sport Medicine Academy.
- Faculty Affiliate: Center for Aging and Longevity Studies, UCSB.
Certification
- AASDN, Certified Nutritionist,
- American Red Cross, First AID and CPR
- ACE, Health Coach Certification,
- ISSA, YOGA Certification
- NASM, Performance Enhancement Specialist
- University of California, Santa Barbara, FITNESS INSTRUCTION MINOR
- NASM, Personal Trainer Certificaton
- SCHWINN, Indoor cycling certificaton
- PEAK PILATES, Pilates Certification
Academic Advising
- University of California at Santa Barbara, Academic Advisor, Health & Wellness - Department of Exercise & Sports Studies,
Course development and Publications
- Life Fitness and Wellness, Jamieson, Top Hat Publishing
- Nutrition for a Changing World 1st and 2nd Edition, Pope, Macmillan Publishing
- Summer Online Course Development. ESS 3W, 2W, W9 and W131, Principle Investigator (PI), UCSB Summer Session
- ILTI Hybrid Course Development. ESS 3H, 9W Principle Investigator (PI), UCOP Learning Initiatives
Professional Development
- SUITEC INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING, Pilot program faculty consultant,
- ACUE, Association of College and University Educators, Certified Online Course Designer
- RISE Institute, Faculty Focus to Reimagine Instruction, Certified,
- Instructional Improvement Grant, UCSB ID
- IDEA World Conference, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego
- Publisher Consulting/Text Review, MacMillan Publishing
- Online Instructional Consultant, McGraw Hill Publishing
- Instructional Development Workshops, UCSB ID
- Non-Senate Professional Development Grant, EVC UCSB, Annually
Timeline
Faculty, Department of Exercise & Sport Studies
University of California at Santa Barbara
09.2020 - Current
Digital Faculty Consultant
McGraw-Hill Publishing
01.2020 - Current
Editor, Content Writer
Macmilian Publishing
01.2019 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer – Department of Health & Wellness
Ventura Community College
01.2018 - Current
Master Health Coach, Continuing Education and Curriculum Educator
ACE – American Council on Exercise
01.2015 - Current
Master Fitness Trainer, Continuing Education and Curriculum Educator
NASM – National Academy of Sport Medicine
01.2009 - Current
Program Director
UCSB Recreational Sports
01.2002 - 01.2016
Instructor
Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club
01.2000 - Current
Program Director
Goleta Valley Athletic Club
01.1999 - 01.2002
MS - Health Science: Exercise and Health Promotion, Specialization: Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement
California University of Pennsylvania
B.A. - Film Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Minor - Physical Education, Fitness Instruction
University of California, Santa Barbara
Certified Nutritionist -
AASDN