Rebecca Ann Pena

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Profile

Creative and passionate instructor dedicated to fostering a student-centered classroom environment based on mutual respect and collaboration to facilitate student success. Looking for an opportunity to work in a Dean position to further facilitate student learning and student success.

Education

CSU, Northridge – Ed.D in Educational Leadership 2020

CSU, Northridge – M.S. in Kinesiology; emphasis in Motor Development 2011

CSU, Northridge – B.S. in Kinesiology 2008

Academic Awards at California State University, Northridge

Outstanding Teaching Associate Fall 2009 and Fall 2010

Association of Retired Faculty Award Recipient Spring 2010

President’s Award, Outstanding Graduate Student Spring 2011

Thesis Support Grant Winner Spring 2011

Teaching Experience

California State University, Northridge – Northridge, CA 08/2011 – Present

Full-Time Lecturer in Kinesiology

Teaching KIN 477 Motor Development, KIN 478 Application of Principles of Motor Behavior, KIN 377 Motor Learning and Control, KIN 200 Introduction to Kinesiology

Designed classes for a population of students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Working with a diverse population of students, including international students, students from underserved communities, and first-generation college students, and developing strategies for responding effectively to a wide range of writing abilities.

Using an integrated approach to the teaching, learning, and application of human movement which provides opportunities and experiences to achieve the department student learning outcomes.

Conducting conferences with students for each major assignment to address individual goals and progress.

Emphasizing research as an on-going process of discovery and growth, encouraging students to see research and inquiry as activities central to daily life. Teaching students to conduct research and to critically evaluate the quality of sources.

Encouraging students to get involved on campus, get career-related experience, and use campus resources to attain their goals.

Promoting student success by making myself available to students outside of classroom and office hours, through email, special appointments, and review sessions before the final exam.

Using online learning management systems to organize content and communicate with students outside of class to encourage clarity and transparency.

Oxnard Community College – Oxnard, CA 01/2014 – Present

Adjunct Faculty in Health Education and Physical Education

Designed and taught HED 101 Health and Society, HED 102 Fitness, Nutrition, and Health, HED 102L Fitness, Nutrition, and Health Lab, HED 104 Family and Personal Health, to meet student and institutional needs.

Successfully completed Online Teaching Training Course in Canvas

Experienced in both lecture and activity-based courses

Evaluation and assessment of student learning outcomes each semester through Elumen

California State University, Northridge – Northridge, CA 08/2008 – 05/2011

Teaching Associate

Designed and taught multiple sections of KIN 325 Motor Development Lab, KIN 329 Motor Learning and Control Lab, and KIN 329 Motor Learning and Control, to meet instructional needs.

Professional Experience

Oxnard College Guided Pathways and Middle School Summer Camp Researcher– Oxnard, CA 08/2020 – Present

Research Analyst

Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research studies, including focus group studies and program feasibility studies.

Responsible for coordinating data collection efforts, analyzing data, and writing reports for multiple audiences.

Studies support instructional and service program development and improvement, particularly for Guided Pathways implementation.

Oxnard College Guided Pathways Program Mapping– Oxnard, CA 07/2019 – 07/2020

Professional Expert

One of eight professional experts selected to analyze and create program maps for the nine meta majors created at Oxnard College.

Responsible for creating sequences of courses to take within programs to map a student’s path through college.

The end result of this work would be implementation of a Guided Pathways model at Oxnard College.

Ventura County Community College District Leadership Academy- Ventura County, CA 09/2019 – Present

Cohort 2 Member

Learned from recognized community leaders, including VCCCD administrators and executives.

Identified leadership style and personal strengths, and how to apply them in an educational leadership role.

Enhanced leadership and advocacy skills in order to implement change in the service of diverse students.

Interacted with community college leaders and community partners to better understand broader community college needs.

Gained a deeper understanding of VCCCD services, community college financing, human resources practices, making data-informed decisions, and leading diversity, equity, and student success.

CSUN Motor Development Service-Learning – Northridge, CA 08/2016 – Present

Program Coordinator

Program coordinator for motor development service-learning program where undergraduate CSUN students implement developmentally appropriate physical activities for young children.

Coordinate the nine different sections of courses to implement activities at seven different elementary schools and child development centers in the San Fernando Valley.

Supervise over 250 students each semester who are working to implement this project.

Work with school Principal’s and program directors to coordinate the program every semester and have successful implementation if the program.

Various administrative tasks such as scheduling activities, monitoring background checks, visiting sites, and handling issues that arise at sites throughout the semester.

Manage the 3-4 college instructors who teach the individual service-learning courses to make sure proper instruction and implementation is being carried out on their end.

CSUN Internship Program – Northridge, CA 08/2016-Present

Faculty Mentor/Sponsor

Faculty sponsor to 2-3 kinesiology students each semester to gain experience in kinesiology-related career fields.

Conduct initial interviews with students to select appropriate service-site for each student and set objectives for their internship.

Conduct monthly meetings with interns to check progress in regards to objectives and answer any questions they have.

Conduct monthly check-ins with internship site supervisors to check the progress of the intern.

CSUN Motor Development Service-Learning – Northridge, CA 08/2013 – 05/2016

Assistant Coordinator

Assistant Program coordinator for motor development service-learning program where undergraduate CSUN students implement developmentally appropriate physical activities for young children.

Helped to coordinate a growing service-learning program to expand off of CSUN campus.

Assisted the program coordinator in setting up and implementing the different courses within the service-learning program.

Research Activities

Principal Investigator

Thesis “Mother’s Perceptions of their Child’s Physical Development.” CSUN, 2011.

Principal Investigator

Dissertation: “Service-Learning and the Enhancement of Employability Skills in Undergraduate Kinesiology Students.” CSUN, 2020.

Contributions to the College and Community

Condor Fest 2020 Planning Committee at Oxnard College

Guided Pathways Work Group at Oxnard College

Focus Group Facilitator for Guided Pathways Research at Oxnard College

Curriculum Development in Health Education and Kinesiology at Oxnard College

Certifications

Health and Human Services National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (National CLAS Standards)

Online Teacher Training Course in Canvas

Association of Colleges and University Educators in Effective Online Teaching Practices (In-Progress).

Editorial Reviews

Davis, L., & Seiger, L.H. (2018). Rhythm for Natural Highs. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Housman, J. & Odum, M. (2019) Essential Concepts for Healthy Living, Eighth Edition. Jones and Bartlett Learning.

Ives, J. (2013). Motor Behavior: Connecting Mind and Body for Optimal Performance. Wolters Kluwer Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Thygerson, A.L. & Thygerson, S.M. (2016). Fit to Be Well: Essential Concepts, Fourth Edition. Jones and Bartlett Learning.

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