Mai Jara

 Mai Jara

Mai N. Jara

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Biography

Mai N Jara is a/an Lecturer in the California State University department at California State University

Oxnard College - Health Science

Doctoral Candidate at California State University, Northridge
ABD
Higher Education
Mai
Jara
Northridge, California
Research interest in; Adapted Physical Activity, Issues in Ableism, Qualitative Research, Gait Analysis

Certification
American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid instructor
Adapted Aquatics Instructor
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute Certification
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Instructor
Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Instructor
Group Ai Chi
Multiple Sclerosis Group Aquatic Exercise
WATSU
Certified Massage Therapist
Certified Lifeguard


Experience

  • California State University, Northridge

    Doctoral Student

    I am currently in the status of ABD in Ed.D.
    I am expected to earn my degree in summer 2018!

  • California State University, Northridge

    Lecturer

    Lecturer in Dept. of Kinesiology at CSUN.

    Instructing (or previously instructed) following courses;
    KIN513/L: Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design
    KIN 451/L: Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design
    KIN 311/L:Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise
    KIN 313/L:Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise
    KIN 329L: Motor Learning Lab
    KIN 346L: Exercise Physiology Lab

  • California State University, Northridge

    TA

    Mai worked at California State University, Northridge as a TA

  • The Center of Achievement, CSUN

    Adapted Aquatics Director

    • Manage 26 aquatic exercise classes as needed.

    • Reviews existing aquatic programs and revises or changes programs as needed.

    • Supervise group instructors and lab supervisors.

    • Plans, develops and implements aquatic programs and coordinates staff in the implementation of the programs.

  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

    Lecturer

    Facilitate learning, carry out research in university. Teach core Kinesiology courses to undergraduate and
    graduate students. Lecture and assess students' work. Conduct research and write reports. Curriculum
    Development. Instruct following courses
    Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design (KIN448)
    Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design (KIN451)
    Adapted Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise (KIN313)
    Adapted Therapeutic Exercise (KIN311)
    Motor Learning Lab (KIN329L)
    Exercise Physiology Lab (KIN346L)
    Introduction to Kinesiology (KIN200)

  • Oxnard College

    Adjunct Professor

    Mai worked at Oxnard College as a Adjunct Professor

  • THE CENTER OF ACHIEVEMENT

    Adapted Aquatics Program Director

    Oversaw program management and implementation with 50 aquatic exercise sessions per week. Staff
    management including 10 clinical supervisors, 30 student staff, 200 students and 350 community clients.
    Provided assistance in the development of policies and procedures for adapted aquatic therapy facility.
    Improved organizational and operational efficiency by reorganizing staff structure
    Instrumental in development and launch of new adapted aquatic exercise program
    Identified, cultivated and stewarded strategic partnership opportunities, and improved existing program
    Collaborating with faculty and administrative staffs to revise curriculum

Education

  • California State University, Northridge

    MS

    Kinesiology, APA
    Thesis Research on; Aquatic Treadmill Walking at Various Water Depths in Individuals with and without Traumatic Brain Injury Additional Research: The effects of 9-week aquatic exercise on balance outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Biomechanical Comparison of Overground Treadmill and Aquatic Treadmill Walking in Indivisdals with and without Stroke

  • California State University, Northridge

    Doctor of Education - EdD

    Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    Dissertation topic: Kinesioloy students' perceptions about people with disabilities & how Kinesiology education is / is not influencing them.

  • California State University, Northridge

    BS

    Kinesiology, Athletic Training

  • California State University, Northridge

    Doctoral Student


    I am currently in the status of ABD in Ed.D. I am expected to earn my degree in summer 2018!

  • California State University, Northridge

    Lecturer


    Lecturer in Dept. of Kinesiology at CSUN. Instructing (or previously instructed) following courses; KIN513/L: Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design KIN 451/L: Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design KIN 311/L:Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise KIN 313/L:Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise KIN 329L: Motor Learning Lab KIN 346L: Exercise Physiology Lab

  • California State University, Northridge

    TA



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