Bio:

I have worn several hats in my professional career. My work with preschool gymnastics started me on my story writing career when I invented stories to go along with teaching the children basic motor skill movements such as the Bunny Jump, Kangaroo Jump, Frog Jump, Crab walk, etc. As I am retiring from being an international early childhood motor development consultant, I am moving into PB for early childhood.

Summary of qualifications Early Childhood Motor Development Consultant
• 42 years in the field of education.
• International Education Consultant
• Diverse background as an Early Childhood Motor Development Consultant
• Clinician at local, state, and national education and gymnastics conferences
• Consultant, educator, and CEO of a large recreational, developmental gymnastics school.
• Published author of teacher resource book and musical CD.

Education
M.S. Ed. Curriculum Design and Development, 2002. National University, San Diego, CA

ACE Personal Fitness Trainer Certification, 1996-present

• Post Graduate coursework
• Child Development, Sensory Motor Dysfunction, 1984, UC Berkeley, CA.
• Colorado State University, 1970-1972, Fort Collins, CO
• Adaptive Physical Education,
• Specialized work with quadriplegics and children with Down syndrome.

B.S. Physical Education, 1969, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Professional experience
Teacher, Adult Education Senior Fitness. San Dieguito Union High School
District: Encinitas, CA. 2001-present.
In Home Personal Fitness Trainer. 2001-present.

Teacher Training Consultant: 1995-present. National and International
San Diego State University, Physical Education Foundation,
• SPARK Early Childhood Instructor 2001-2003
• General Conference Chair, Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) San Diego, CA 2002

Public and Private Teaching: 1969-1995
• CEO, Curriculum Developer, Teacher: Nicki’s Gymnastics for Children. Curriculum work included staff development workshops that focused on inclusion, typical/atypical child development, learning theories, authentic assessment.
• The Bush School, Seattle, WA. Long term substitute, Physiology, CPR, and physical education.
• Substitute Elementary Teacher, Northshore school district, King Co., Seattle, WA
• Elementary Physical Education. Greeley, CO. Developed the first physical education program that this school had ever had.
• High school Physical Education. Loveland, CO.
• Junior high Physical Education. Yakima, WA.






Writer
PAL
Member since 2009
Region: California: San Diego

Contact Information

Email:  NICKI4KIDS@AOL.COM
Current Location:   CA
Website:  http://www.Edu-FitConsulting.com

Published In Children's Market: No
Available for Speaking Engagements? Yes