Jami Goldman

Education:      

MS Environmental Science    Oregon Health and Science University   Graduated, September 2011

• ; Degree Environmental Science and Engineering
• Student in the Center of Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction

Masters of Arts in Teaching             University of Portland                        Graduated, May 2004

• Middle and secondary level biology endorsements

Bachelors in Science                           University of Kansas              Graduated, May 1998

• Major in environmental science and specialized in applied ecology      

Fitness Experience:

Rivers Edge Hotel and Spa- Portland, Oregon (Winter 2012-current)

            · Fitness Instructor- body sculpt, yoga, and body conditioning

            · Personal Trainer- primarily with senior clients

Gymnastics Coach – Camas High School, Camas, Washington (Winter 2004 – Winter 2007)

                · Created the school’s first gymnastics team

            · Coached and supported 15-20 girls for six months in the sport of gymnastics

            · Emphasized and instilled values of being team players

Gymnastics Coach – Skyridge Middle School, Camas, Washington (Winter 2004 – Winter 2005)

                · Supported 20-30 girls for three months in the sport of gymnastics

            · Emphasized and instilled values of being team players

            · Judged and scored several middle school gymnastic meets

Fitness Instructor – Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy Camas, Washington (Winter 2004 – Winter 2007)

            · Instructed body sculpting and conditioning classes

            · Primary audience gymnasts and aspiring gymnasts

Gymnastic and Fitness Instructor – Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland, Oregon (Winter 2003 – Summer2004)

            · Instructed gymnastics to a range of skill levels and abilities

            · Instructed body sculpting and conditioning classes to a range of ages from youth to adults

Fitness Instructor – Peace Corps Volunteer, Gabon, Africa (Fall 1998– Winter 2000)

            · Instructed yoga, body sculpt, and strength and cardio classes to locals and other volunteers

            · Initiated a running/walking club

Gymnastic and Fitness Instructor – University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas (Winter 1996 – Summer 1998)

            · Instructed gymnastics to youth, and special need students

            · Instructed body sculpt and conditioning to kids

Current Employment:

Biologist– US Geologic Survey, Water Science Center, Oregon (Winter 2009 – current)

            · Carbon Specialist and manager of northwest carbon center

            · Project Chief for multiple environmental water quality projects in local water ecosystems

• Characterization of urban watersheds using emerging, advanced optical assessments

            · Actively participates in environmental efforts locally and globally

Fitness Training and Activities:

-          AFFA Practical Yoga Instructor Training (upcoming: October 2013)

-          AFFA certified group fitness instructor (November 2012)

-          Hatha yoga training in Rishikesh, India (spring 2000)

-          Avid runner, hiker, swimmer, biker, rock climber, yoga practitioner

-          Boot camp, strength and conditioning, and yoga class student

-          Retired gymnast