LINDY A. VALDEZ, Ed. D.
California State University, Sacramento
Department of Health and Physical Education
College of Health and Human Services

Fall 1999

Resume

Contact Information

Experience

Education

Coaching

Activities

Publications and
Paper Presentations

Experience
  • Assistant Professor: California State University, Sacramento.
    Teacher Education; Movement Education (Laban theory, Pedagogy), Student teaching supervisor, golf, dance.
    August 1989 through present.
  • Physical Education Specialist: Center Unified School District
    Antelope, California.
    Developed district curriculum and taught (Grades K-8). Department Chair
    Successful Grant Writer and Coordinator ($90,000/ 3 years).
    September 1986 through June 1998.
  • National Subject Leader: Educational Testing Service
    Oakland, California. Bay Area Office
    Development and supervision of the correction of the MSAT.
    February 1992 though present.
  • Consultant: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
    Review California colleges to determine compliance of Subject Matter Preparation Programs to commission guidelines. June 1990 to June 1995.
  • Physical Education Specialist: Gloria Dei School Sacramento, California.
    Developed curriculum and taught (Grades 1-8).
    September 1985 through June 1986.
  • Physical Education and Health Teacher: San Juan Unified School District.
    Carmichael, California.
    Taught (Grades K-11). September 1983 through August 1986.
  • Physical Education Specialist: Courtyard Private School, Sacramento, California.
    Developed curriculum and taught (Grades K-6). Athletic Director. March 1983 through June 1985
  • Physical Education Specialist: Frontier Elementary School,
    North Highlands, California.
    Developed curriculum and taught (Grades K-3). January 1983 through June 1983.

Education

  • Doctor of Education: University of Southern California,
    Los Angeles, California.
    Educational Leadership (Concentration in Physical Education). August, 1997.
  • Masters of Science: California State University, Sacramento
    Physical Education (Teaching). August 1992.
  • Bachelor of Arts: Physical Education,
    California State University, Sacramento, January 1981. Awards Deans Honor List.
  • Associate of Arts: Liberal Studies,
    Sierra College, Rocklin, California, June 1978.
    Awards: Deans Honor List, Two year letterman intercollegiate Cross Country.
  • California Credentials
    Administrative Credential. January 1997
    Multiple Subject Credential (K-8) June 1991
    Single Subject Credential (K-12): Physical Education. May 1982.

 

Coaching

  • Track and Field, Girl's Basketball. Center Unified School District.
  • Girl's Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Softball. Gloria Dei School.
  • Track, Oakmont High School.

Activities

  • Grant Writer and Coordinator: Faculty Development Grant, CSUS;
    California Middle School Demonstration Grant ($90,000), Center Junior High School.
  • Community Involvement: American Heart Association (Jump Rope for Heart),
    United Way, Mariemont PTA, Big Brothers of America, Kenneth Avenue School, Heathy Start Grant, The Boys and Girls Club of Sacramento, The Sacramento Chinese Community Center, The Sacramento Health Council.
  • State Officer: California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Early Childhood/Elementary Section Chair; Legislative Liaison; Unit Vice President.
  • Northern California Teacher of the Year: Honored by the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1988.
  • Speaker: Keynote Speaker and presenter at various State and local conferences and workshops.
  • Author: Invited presentations and articles

 

Send problems, comments or suggestions to: lvaldez@csus.edu

California State University, Sacramento
Department of Health and Physical Education
College of Health and Human Services

Updated: December 4, 1999