Instructors
Karla Ellis
Education
Master of Science in Physical Education, December 1999
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies with specialization in Exercise Sport Sciences, May 1993
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Experience
2007- Present Discipline Coordinator Kinesiology Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX
In charge of scheduling, purchasing, budgeting, hiring of adjuncts, and helping manage building.
2007- Present Full Time Tenure Track Instructor in the Kinesiology Department,
Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX
Teach six classes per semester and advise Kinesiology majors. The classes taught are Drug Use and Abuse, Personal and Community Health, Indoor Cycling, Cardio Boot Camp, and Physical Conditioning. Also, have served on various committees across campus and district. Example: District Kinesiology Team, District Wellness, Curriculum review, WAC, BAT team, Student Service Fee, Convocation Committee district and campus, Promotion and Tenure Committees, Capitol Improvement, and Hiring Committees
2006-2007 Full Time Adjunct Faculty Kinesiology Department, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX
Teach two lecture classes and six activity classes in the department. The classes taught were Health and Fitness, Drugs and Human Health, Weight Training, and Physical Conditioning. ASK contact person for the department, developing pilot survey for the semester.
Spring 2006 Adjunct Faculty Kinesiology Department, Northwest Vista College, San
Antonio, TX
Taught five Weight Training classes in the department.
2004-2006 Office Manager and Sales BW Baker Builder Inc.
Sales of custom homes, estimating, and customer service.
- Adjunct Faculty Kinesiology Department, Northwest Vista College, San
Antonio, TX.
Taught four classes in the spring and two classes in the fall. The classes taught were Weight Training, Physical Conditioning, Walking, and Jogging.
- Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Hobby Middle School, San
Antonio, TX
Taught physical education and coached volleyball, basketball, and track.
- Sales Manager Baker and Anderson Custom Homes
Sales of custom homes, marketing, and working on preliminary designs with customers.
- Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Connally Middle School, San
Antonio, TX
Taught physical education and coached volleyball, basketball, and track.
- Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Seminole High School and
Primary, Seminole, TX
Taught second and third grade physical education and was assistant varsity volleyball coach, freshman basketball coach, and assistant varsity track coach.
- Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Taught six classes each semester in the Physical Fitness and Wellness Department. Responsible for syllabi, lesson plans, activities, and fitness assessments. Classes taught were beginning tennis, diet and exercise, volleyball, jogging and bowling.
- Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Hobby Middle School, San
Antonio, TX
Taught physical education, skills for adolescents, and coached volleyball, basketball, and track.
- Physical Education Teacher, Lee Elementary, Irving, TX
Taught K-5th grade physical education with 100-120 students every period.