Spring 2025
Section 4538 of KINES50.4
Pilates Reformer Teaching Practicum -- : Jan 22 - May 14 2025
Section 4817 of KINES53
Principles of Health and Wellness -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
Section 5203 of KINES92
Pilates Reformer Instructor Training -- : Feb 08 - Feb 09 2025
This class is part of the Pilates Reformer Instructor Certificate. Students will be required to log 10 observation and 20 personal Pilates reformer classes at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees. Classes will meet on the Petaluma Campus on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Feb 8 & 9, Mar 8 & 9, April 5 & 6, and May 3 & 4 from 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:45-4:00pm.
Section 5210 of KINES50.1
Fitness Teaching Practicum -- : Jan 15 - May 14 2025
Section 5550 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
Section 5551 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
Section 5552 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
Section 5595 of KFIT5
Introduction to Pilates Mat -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5961 of KFIT5.1
Beginning Pilates Mat -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5962 of KFIT5.2
Intermediate Pilates Mat -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5965 of KFIT5.3
Advanced Pilates Mat -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5992 of KFIT5
Introduction to Pilates Mat -- : Jan 15 - May 16 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 5993 of KFIT5.1
Beginning Pilates Mat -- : Jan 15 - May 16 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 6002 of KFIT5.2
Intermediate Pilates Mat -- : Jan 15 - May 16 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 6003 of KFIT5.3
Advanced Pilates Mat -- : Jan 15 - May 16 2025
This class will focus on Pilates Reformer during scheduled class time and Pilates Mat practices will be done online asynchronously.
Section 6080 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Mar 24 - May 11 2025
Section 6555 of KFIT50
Teaching Aide -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
Section 6612 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Feb 18 - May 04 2025
Fall 2024
Section 0869 of KINES83
Techniques of Fitness Instruction -- : Aug 20 - Dec 13 2024
This section is a hybrid class and meets in person during scheduled lab hours, Tues. 6:00-9:00pm. Lecture will be done asynchronously online.
Section 1516 of KINES91
Pilates Mat Instructor Training -- : Sep 07 - Sep 08 2024
This class is part of the Mat Pilates Instructor Certificate. This section will have required class meetings on the Petaluma Campus during the scheduled class times. Students will be required to log 10 observation and 20 personal Pilates mat sessions classes, either KFIT Mat Pilates classes at SRJC (as an enrolled student), other approved classes, or at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees. Classes will meet on the Petaluma Campus on the following Saturdays and Sundays: 9/7-9/8, 10/12-10/13, 11/9-11/10 and 12/14-12/15 from 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:45-4:00pm.
Section 1544 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
Section 1545 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
Section 1546 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
Section 1610 of KFIT5.3
Advanced Pilates Mat -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2024
Choose how you attend each class session: (1) in class physically, (2) live online at the scheduled days and times (e.g. via Zoom – the link will be provided by the instructor once class starts), or (3) completing all course work asynchronously (e.g. via Canvas). You have the flexibility to attend in the format you choose from one class meeting to the next, as your schedule permits. Additional work is completed and submitted online. HyFlex courses help you complete your education while allowing you to adapt it to your life.
Section 1620 of KFIT5.2
Intermediate Pilates Mat -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2024
Choose how you attend each class session: (1) in class physically, (2) live online at the scheduled days and times (e.g. via Zoom – the link will be provided by the instructor once class starts), or (3) completing all course work asynchronously (e.g. via Canvas). You have the flexibility to attend in the format you choose from one class meeting to the next, as your schedule permits. Additional work is completed and submitted online. HyFlex courses help you complete your education while allowing you to adapt it to your life.
Section 1692 of KINES93
Pilates Apparatus Instructor Training -- : Aug 24 - Aug 25 2024
This class is part of the Mat Pilates Instructor Certificate. This section will have required class meetings on the Petaluma Campus during the scheduled class times. Students will be required to log 10 observation and 20 personal apparatus sessions at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees.
Section 1747 of KINES50.3
Pilates Mat Teaching Practicum -- : Aug 28 - Dec 13 2024
This class is part of the Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate.
Section 2062 of KFIT5
Introduction to Pilates Mat -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2024
Choose how you attend each class session: (1) in class physically, (2) live online at the scheduled days and times (e.g. via Zoom – the link will be provided by the instructor once class starts), or (3) completing all course work asynchronously (e.g. via Canvas). You have the flexibility to attend in the format you choose from one class meeting to the next, as your schedule permits. Additional work is completed and submitted online. HyFlex courses help you complete your education while allowing you to adapt it to your life.
Section 2372 of KINES50.1
Fitness Teaching Practicum -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
This is a capstone class for the fitness certificate. You must have completed KINES 83 to enroll. Contact Tara Jacobson at tjacobson@santarosa.edu for an add code.
Section 2539 of KFIT5.1
Beginning Pilates Mat -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2024
Choose how you attend each class session: (1) in class physically, (2) live online at the scheduled days and times (e.g. via Zoom – the link will be provided by the instructor once class starts), or (3) completing all course work asynchronously (e.g. via Canvas). You have the flexibility to attend in the format you choose from one class meeting to the next, as your schedule permits. Additional work is completed and submitted online. HyFlex courses help you complete your education while allowing you to adapt it to your life.
Section 2779 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
Summer 2024
Section 8241 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 17 - Jul 25 2024
Section 8320 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 17 - Jul 25 2024
Section 8485 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 17 - Jul 25 2024
Section 8743 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 17 - Jul 25 2024
Section 8748 of KINES49
Independent Study in Kinesiology, Athletics and/or Dance -- : Jun 17 - Jul 25 2024
Section 8843 of KINES90
Pilates Teaching Methodology and Principles -- : Jun 17 - Jul 28 2024
Section 8998 of KINES1
Introduction to Kinesiology -- : Jun 17 - Jul 28 2024
Monday
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMOnline
Tuesday
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMFitness CenterPC806Petaluma Campus
Wednesday
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMOnline
Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMFitness CenterPC806Petaluma Campus
B.S. Kinesiology (Fitness, Nutrition, and Health), San Diego State University
M.S. Exercise Physiology (Emphasis Public Health), San Diego State University
Ed.D. Educational Leadership (Social Justice and Equity), San Francisco State University - In progress
Current Certifications:
- ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Exercise Physiologist
- E-500-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)
- Yin Yoga Teacher Training
- Comprehensive Pilates Instructor - Balanced Body
- Barre Above Certified
- TRX
- Certified Health Coach
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Past Certifications:
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer
- AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) Aquatic Fitness Professional
- ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer
- AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Group Exercise Instructor
- PiYo (Pilates/Yoga Certification) PiYo Instructor
- R.I.P.P.E.D. Certified Instructor
- CIZE Live Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa/Petaluma, CA - Aug 2008-Present
Kinesiology Instructor
- Pilates Mat Instructor Training
- Pilates Reformer Instructor Training
- Pilates Apparatus Instructor Training
- Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers
- Yoga Teaching Methodology
- Introduction to Kinesiology
- Principles of Health and Wellness
- Techniques of Fitness Instruction
- Teaching Practicums - Fitness, Yoga, and Pilates
- Body Conditioning
- Yoga
- Step Aerobics
- Pilates Mat
- Weight Training
- Boot Camp
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Circuit Training
Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA - Mar 1997-May 2006
Health Education/Exercise Science Instructor
- Personal Health and Lifestyles
- Community/Environmental Health
- Aerobic Dance
- Total Body Fitness
- Aqua Aerobics
- Aerobic Fitness and Weight Training
San Diego Community College District - Jan 2002-Aug 2004
Health Education/Physical Education Instructor
- Health Education
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Aerobic Dance
- Fitness Activities
I have been teaching at SRJC for 15 years. Before SRJC, I taught Health Education and Exercise Science at a community colleges in San Diego. I have a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (emphasis Fitness, Nutrition, and Health), Master's degree in Exercise Physiology (emphasis in Public Health) both from San Diego State University, and currently enrolled in a Doctoral program at SF State in Educational Leadership (Social Justice and Equity).
I am certified through ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) as an Exercise Physiologist, Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification through Balanced Body, and a Certified Health Coach with NSHC (National Society of Health Coaches).
I am also an E-500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. I earned my 200-hour RYT in Integrative Yoga Therapy in June 2010 after completing a 10 month, 200 hour YTT locally at Bodyworks Yoga Studio w/Jean Grant-Sutton in Petaluma (moved to POST Wellness by Design now). I completed my 300-hour advanced YTT (Shamanic Awakening) with Kula Collective in the Sacred Valley of Peru August 2018 as a month long intensive. I started my teaching career as a dance instructor in high school, taught group fitness classes since I was 17 years old, and was a personal trainer.
Currently, my teaching schedule each term includes a variety of fitness based classes such as Mat Pilates, Yoga, Body Conditioning, Weight Training, or Cardio Kickboxing, and lecture classes such as Principles of Health and Wellness, Introduction to Kinesiology, Pilates Instructor Training, or Techniques of Fitness Instruction.
I am the program coordinator for the new Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate Program that launched fall 2023 and previously for the Certificate Program in Fitness, Nutrition, and HealthLinks to an external site. Contact me if you have any interest or questions on these programs! I am the current department chair for the Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance department, serve as a representative and executive committee member for the Academic Senate at SRJC, and the co-chair for the District Online Education Committee.
I continue to take courses, certifications, and workshops each year to stay up-to-date in Yoga, Pilates, Kinesiology, and Health. I also teach in the community, currently at a local fitness center in Petaluma, Active Wellness Club. This helps me stay connected to the industry for the career education programs I'm involved with at SRJC. I also LOVE teaching there.
I enjoy working hard and keeping busy. It's taken me years and years to add on and accomplish new certifications and degrees but I love learning and growing! I also really love teaching and I have a passion for making my activity classes inclusive and accessible for all levels and bodies, emphasizing proper body mechanics, modifications for injuries, and most importantly to have fun while enjoying a safe and effective session.
Active Wellness, Petaluma, CA (current)
Yoga, Pilates Reformer and Mat, and Group Fitness Instructor
Lifestyle Pilates, Petaluma, CA (past)
Pilates Reformer Instructor
Club Pilates, Petaluma, CA (past)
Pilates Reformer Instructor
Sonoma Fit, Petaluma, CA(past)
Yoga, Pilates Mat, and Group Fitness Instructor
HyFlex and Multi-modality Teaching and Learning
Online Education in Kinesiology and Career Education
Multi-level Approach to Physical Activity Instruction for Accessibility and Inclusivity
CCCPEKD (California Community College Physical Education, Kinesiology, and Dance) Association Treasurer
SRJC:
- Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certificate, Co-founder and Coordinator, 2023 - present
- Fitness, Nutrition, and Health Certificate, Founder and Coordinator, 2011-present
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, Co-founder and Coordinator, 2017-2023
- Academic Senate Representative and Executive Board Member
- Co-chair District Online Committee
Professional Memberships:
- ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine
- NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association
- IDEA - Health and Fitness Association
- Yoga Alliance
- Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
All of my courses use the learning management system, CANVAS. Click on link or cut and paste this link into your browser: https://canvas.santarosa.edu/login/canvas
Use your SRJC portal ID and passcode to access the course materials
Exploring HyFlex Opportunities for Greater Access and Equity at Community Colleges in Career Education, High School Dual Enrollment, and Physical Activity Classes - 2023 HyFlex Collaborative Conference
An Informal Informational Conversation about the HyFlex Course Design Method and Teaching Approach - Spring 2023 PDA Day SRJC
Yoga and Pilates In-Demand - 2022 CAHPERD State Conference
Re-inventing Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance in Today's Climate - 2022 CCCPEKD Professional Development Session
Combining Two or Three Teaching Modalities into One Section - Fall 2023 PDA Day SRJC
An informal informational conversation about the HyFlex course design method and teaching approach
CCCPEKD Kinesiology Educator of the Year - Spring 2024
SRJC Academic Senate Faculty Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching - Spring 2022
SRJC Academic Senate Faculty Recognition Award for Staff Development - Spring 2018
SRJC Leadership Academy – Spring/Fall 2017
SRJC Academic Senate Faculty Recognition Award for Curriculum Development - Spring 2012
Online Special Expertise - SRJC