Kristie L. Lynch, Ed.D

Kristie L. Lynch, Ed.D

Manhattanville College

School of Education

2900 Purchase Street

Purchase, NY 10577

914.323.1641

Education

1/07-5/13 Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY

Doctor in Health Education

Alumnus Research Group on Disparities in Health

9/03-5/06 Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY

Masters of Education in Motor Learning

9/01-5/03 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY

Masters of Science in Physical Education

9/95-5/99 The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA

B.S. in Kinesiology/Movement Science and Applied Fitness

Minor-Human Development and Family Studies

Research Interests

Promoting physical activity/education, reducing childhood obesity through physical education, school health, adolescent health, motor learning, exercise physiology

Certifications

New York State Permanent Certification in Physical Education (K-12)

Teaching Experience

9/14-Present Manhattanville College Purchase, NY

Assistant Professor

·  Courses Taught: Applied Exercise Physiology, Environmental Health

9/14-Present Manhattanville College Purchase, NY

Director of Health and Wellness Certificate

·  Responsibilities Include: Student guidance, management of adjuncts, maintaining compliance with New York State guidelines

9/05-12/11 Manhattanville College Purchase, NY

Physical Education Adjunct Professor

·  Courses Taught: Advanced Biophysical Concepts and Conditioning for Sports, Applied Kinesiology for Physical Educators and Sport Performance

9/05-06/13 North Side Elementary School East Williston, NY

Physical Education Part-Time Teacher

·  Focused on health/skill-related fitness concepts to promote lifetime physical activity

·  Devised curriculum development such as cooperative games, fitness obstacle courses, circus arts, Jump Rope for Heart and instant activities

·  Included nutrition and health components in a physical activity setting

·  Implemented fitness, sport, movement, achievement-based, personal and social responsibilities, eclectic education curricular models

·  Incorporated behavioral management techniques and innovative lesson ideas

·  Instructed adapted physical education classes

·  Used technology such as Ipads, Ipods, DVDs, internet, computers, pedometers, heart rate monitors, active gaming (DDR, Nintendo Wii, Game bikes)

·  Fostered diversity and teaching across curriculums such as math, science and history

·  Developed strong, positive relationships with colleagues

12/04-6/05 Gardiner Manor Elementary School Bay Shore, NY

Physical Education Elementary Leave Replacement

·  Taught bowling, striking, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, healthy heart obstacle course, circus, games from around the world, fitness and field day units

·  Used cooperative learning strategies in conjunction with non-competitive games

·  Planned and choreographed school-wide annual circus

9/03-11/04 Bay Shore School District Bay Shore, NY

Physical Education Substitute Teacher

·  Taught team and individual sports

·  Utilized adventure education, personal-social responsibility curricular model

·  Taught adaptive physical education

Coaching Experience

6/97-Present Dix Hills Park Dix Hills, NY

Figure Skating Professional

·  Coaches North Atlantic Regional figure skating competitors

·  Specializes in jumps, spins, moves in the field (MIF), choreography

·  Manages MIF and freestyle gold medalist skating careers

·  Teaches group classes in conjunction with the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA)

·  Formulates and executes on-ice and off-ice specialized clinics

9/03-Present Dix Hills Park Dix Hills, NY

Off-Ice Trainer

·  Conducts conditioning classes with a focus on strength, balance, agility, quickness and anaerobic/aerobic fitness

·  Uses plyometric training

·  Creates dynamic warm-ups

·  Creates and implement periodization schedules for skaters

Professional Affiliations

SHAPE America

New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD)-Southeastern Zone

United States Figure Skating Association (USFS)

USFS Sports Science Committee

Professional Skaters Association (PSA)

Skating Club of New York (SCNY)

Honors and Activities

USFS Competitive figure skater for 11 years

USFS Freestyle Gold Medalist

PSA Rated Figure Skating Coach

Professional Presentations

March 2015- Poster Session at SHAPE America

November 2014- New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference

June 2014- USFS STARS Off-Ice Combine Assessor

April 2014-Poster Session at the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

March 2014- Health Disparities Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University

November 2013- New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference

September 2013-Professional Skaters Association National Seminar