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Amanda Johnston

Curriculum Vitae

Thank you for reviewing my curriculum vitae. You will find my expansive studies in Physical Therapy techniques, my experience educating in the classroom and in professional continuing education courses, higher education administrative training, as well as professional organizations I belong to which outline my ability and training to lead your program.
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​Amanda Johnston
 
Education:
  • Masters of Education in Educational Leadership, Community College/Higher Education
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
August 2017
  • Associate
San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
Physical Therapist Assistant
May 2010.
  • Pilates Certification
Pilates Training Center of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Stott Pilates Mat-Plus, Reformer and Cadillac, Chair and Barrel Intensive Instructor Certification
2005
  • Bachelor of Science.
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Kinesiology, Emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy
May 2004
 
Licensure Information:
            California, PTA license AT 9298
 
Certifications:
            Certified Clinical Instructor
            Certified Pilates Instructor
            CPR Certification- American Heart Association                              Healthcare Provider
 
Employment and Positions Held:
  • Acting Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program
                        San Diego Mesa College
                        San Diego, CA
                        August 2016-current
  • Adjunct Faculty Member San Diego Mesa College Physical Therapist Assistant Program
                        San Diego Mesa College
                        San Diego, CA
                        October 2015-current
  • Adjunct Faculty Member San Diego State University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
                       San Diego State University
                       San Diego, CA
                       August 2017-current
  • Physical Therapist Assistant and Pilates Instructor
                      Comprehensive Therapy Services, Inc.
                      San Diego, CA
                      June 2010-present 
  • Pilates Instructor
                       Zoom Fitness & Pilates Studio
                       San Diego, CA
                       January 2004-July 2014
  • Pilates Instructor and Physical Therapy Aide
                       OrthoSport Health Center
                       San Diego, CA
                       June 2001-September 2006
 
Membership in Professional Organization:
APTA
2008-current
            Orthopedic section member 2010-2015
            Education section member 2016- current
 
Consultative and Advisory Positions Held:
PTA Advisory Board
            2015-current
Mentor- Bachelor of Science Physical Therapist Assistant Student
            2016
 
Community Service:
MS Walk 2013-2015
            MS Lecture- given to MS Society support group, September 2, 2015
            Volunteer for PD Walk- 2009-2010
            Community Education at Open House- PT Month Community Service
Event for Comprehensive Therapy Services, 2013, 2015
           
Services to College/School/on Committees:
Created and presented at APTA- “Using Pilates with                        Lower Back and Upper Quandrant Clients”, San                  Diego
Created and presented at APTA- “Pilates: Using the                        Pilates Equipment, CoreAlign and Mat to Progress              Core Strengthening in Orthopedic and                                    Neurological Diagnoses”, San Diego
 
Continuing Education Attended:
  • Educational Leadership Conference – October 2016
  • Functional Applications in Pelvic Rehab, Part A – Medbridge, 2015
  • Functional Application in Pelvic Rehab, Part B – Medbridge, 2015.
  • The Running Athlete Part A- Biomechanics and Analysis – Medbridge, 2015.
  • The Running Athlete Part B- Clinical Assessment and Rehabilitation – Medbridge, 2015.
  • Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment (Level 1) – Herman & Wallace, November 6-8, 2015
  • LSVT BIG Parkinsons, November 2015
  • Ethics, October 2015
  • Pilates for Multiple Sclerosis, March 6-8, 2015
  • Yoga for Pelvic Pain – Herman & Wallace, March 15-16, 2014
  • Thoracic Spine – Summit Professional Education, January 11, 2014
  • Care of the Postpartum Patient – Academic Proficiency Achievement, April 27-28, 2013
  • CoreAlign Level 3, April 12- April 13, 2013
  • CoreAlign Level 2, March 29-March 30, 2013
  • CoreAlign 1, March 21 – March 26, 2013
  • Graston Technique method of instrument- assisted soft tissue mobilization, January 2013
  • Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach, October 2012
  • Pilates Training for Shoulder Dysfunction, March 2011
  • Pilates Training for HyperKyphosis, March 2011
  • Walking on the Reformer, March 2011
 
Current Teaching Responsibilities:
 
Spring 2016: Orthopedics Rehabilitation Lab
Fall 2016: PHYR 210 Introduction to Physical Therapy
Spring 2017: PHYR 240 Introduction to Pathology
Summer 2017: PHYR 263 Patient Management
                        PHYR 294 Directed Clinical Practice II
Fall 2017: Human Movement
Contact mandyjohnston13@gmail.com with questions.
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