Resume

Education

Master of Science in Physical Education. (1981, August). Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (1978, December). California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California.

Positions Held

Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA. Instructor of Physical Education theory and activity classes (Spring1987 -Present). Organized, prepared for, and taught, lecture and activity courses. This included assigning, reading, and grading homework, creating and administering exams, staying abreast of relevant pedagogical advances and interacting with students. Jani has taught the following activity and theory classes at Cuesta College:

  • Adult Fitness
  • Circuit Weight Training
  • Endurance Conditioning
  • Exercise Leadership (Theory)
  • Health Education (Theory)
  • Soccer
  • Step Training
  • Stretching
  • Student/Athlete Success (Theory)
  • Weight Training
  • Women's Health Issues (Theory)

Cuesta College, Coach: Men's and Women's Cross Country; Men's and Women's Track and Field (Fall 2002 - present). After several years as an assistant coach in both High School and College, Jani has now brought her passionate and energetic style of coaching/teaching to the intercollegiate program at Cuesta College. Jani brings with her a wealth of competitive experience as an elite runner.

Administrative Partner, Sky Jumpers Vertical Sports Club (August 1993 - August 2002). Curriculum development and implementation of pole vaulting club and clinics, promotion and marketing of camps and clinics, both local and nation-wide.

Employee Wellness coordinator (Fall 1993 - Spring 2002). Development of new course curriculum, coordinate flex and special event activities, Chair of Wellness Committee, and committee administration, fundraising and program promotion. In-house service workshops to departments: fitness prescriptions for employees. Duties also included teaching fitness/wellness classes, editor of employee wellness newsletter, fundraising and special events.

Group Training Instructor, Kennedy Club Fitness (June 1995 - August 2002)

Assistant Coach, Cross Country (Cuesta College, 1995)

Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer (Cuesta College, 1994)

Assistant Coach, Track and Field (Cuesta College, 1991)

Certifications: CPR/First Aid, Water Safety Instructor, Pilates/Mat One, Reebok Step Training

 

Awards/Other

Southern California TAC Grand Prix Champion (1989)

St. Louis Marathon Champion (1980, 1981)

Avon International Marathon Team (Ottawa, Canada, 1980)

Track and Cross Country Athletic Scholarship (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1976 - 1978)

Seven-Time Finalist, AIAW Cross Country and Track Nationals (1975 - 78)

Reebok Aggies All-Time Record Holder (10k, 10 mile)