Amy Smallwood Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership 2211 College View Dr. Redding, CA 96003 (530) 226-4757 [email protected]

EDUCATION Wheaton College—Wheaton, IL • Master of Arts in Educational Ministries, emphasis in Adventure Education • Advanced Wilderness Leadership Program, HoneyRock—Three Lakes, WI —Upland, IN • in Christian Education

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, SOLO EMT-B, Sierra Sacramento Valley EMS Wilderness Medicine & CPR BLS Instructor, SOLO Single Pitch Instructor, American Mountain Guides Association Avalanche Level I, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education 3 Star Paddler, British Canoe Union Advanced Swift Water Rescue, American Canoe Association Coastal Kayaking Course, American Canoe Association Vertical Rescue Technician I, Balanced Edge Cave Search and Rescue Level I, Balanced Edge Swift Water Rescue Technician I, Balanced Edge Rock Gardening & Advanced Paddling Skills, Golden Gate Sea Kayak Symposium Colorado River Guide, Noah’s Ark Whitewater Rafting Commercial Driver’s License

Smallwood 2 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE Simpson University, Redding, CA Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership, 2016-present Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership, 2010-2016 Department Chair, 2015-present

North , Greenville, SC Instructor of Outdoor Leadership, 2004-2008

Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL Graduate Assistant, 2002-2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wilderness Medicine Instructor—SOLO North Conway, NH—August 2007-present • Instruct Wilderness First Responder, Advanced Wilderness First Aid, and Wilderness First Aid courses • Travel to domestic locations to teach wilderness medicine courses • Construct and facilitate scenarios to solidify learning • Participate in SOLO trainings and CE’s to maintain certification and education

Assistant Operations Manager—Noah’s Ark Whitewater Rafting Co. and Adventure Program Ltd. Buena Vista, CO—Summers, 2011-2014 • Oversaw daily operations of the organization, including scheduling, logistics, resource management, and risk management • Responsible for risk management decision-making before each trip and handled the management of accidents & incidents, including related paperwork, staff debriefing, and customer interactions • Supervised staff in river program & coordinated communication with River Program Director

Adventure Program Director—Noah’s Ark Whitewater Rafting Co. and Adventure Program Ltd. Buena Vista, CO—May 2008-August 2010, summer 2011 • Trained 30-40 guide staff each summer in backpacking, rock climbing, decision-making & judgment skills, and risk management • Managed all United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management permits for rock climbing and backpacking • Managed budget for adventure program • Supervised, scheduled, and trained all guide staff throughout summer • Developed strategic relationships with guests and other organizations • Managed and coordinate staff hiring and risk management • Assisted with administrative tasks including database upkeep, website development & editing, reporting, and taking reservations Smallwood 3

Instructor—Outward Bound Canada, Eastern Operations Burk’s Falls, Ontario—June-August 2007 • Planned and led extended canoeing expeditions for high school students • Exercised judgment and decision-making skills in the field • Facilitated group process, personal growth, social awareness, and leadership development among high school students • Instructed and supervised participants in course components including challenge course elements, flatwater and moving water canoeing, rock climbing, solo experiences, and service projects.

Senior Wilderness Instructor—HoneyRock/Wheaton College Three Lakes, WI—summers 2001-2005; February-August 2003, January 2004, January 2005 • Planned and prepared 9-28 day wilderness expeditions for high school, college, and graduate students • Facilitated personal growth, leadership development, and social awareness among program participants • Instructed and supervised course components including challenge course elements, backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, solo experiences, long distance running, service projects.

Senior Trainer, Wilderness Leadership Practicum—HoneyRock/Wheaton College Three Lakes, WI—summer 2004 • Trained nine undergraduate and graduate students in expeditionary planning, risk management, and technical competencies related to skills of backpacking, canoeing, climbing, and mountain biking. • Facilitated the learning of different teaching methods and adventure education philosophy • Provided personal and logistical support for wilderness leaders

Program Specialist—HoneyRock/Wheaton College Three Lakes, WI—September 2003-May 2004 • Facilitated adventure challenge experiences for various groups • Hosted retreat groups and managed activity areas including tubing, broomball, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, hockey, ice skating, winter canoeing, and climbing • Assisted in the development of a policies and procedures/training manual for adventure challenge • Supervised college-aged staff and students • Instructed courses in Adventure Challenge, Winter Wilderness Skills, and Wilderness Learning Seminar

Assistant Trainer, Wilderness Leadership Practicum—HoneyRock/Wheaton College Three Lakes, WI—summer 2002 • Assisted in training undergraduate and graduate students in wilderness programming • Planned and led two wilderness trip for high school students and inner city girls Smallwood 4 Outdoor Education Instructor—Covenant Heights Camp and Conference Center Estes Park, CO—fall 2000 • Taught middle school students area-specific flora & fauna, physical geography, water ecology, and wilderness survival skills • Facilitated low ropes initiatives and a zip line for students and teachers • Took students on educational hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

COURSES TAUGHT Simpson University • & Ethics in Outdoor Leadership (ODLE 3050)—spring 2016 • Senior Seminar (ODLE 4950)—spring 2015, 2016 • Immersion Semester—fall 2013, 2015 o Leave No Trace (ODLE 1085) o Instructional Techniques (ODLE 2020) o Expedition Management (ODLE 3005) o Risk Management (ODLE 3930) o Immersion Skill Set (ODLE 3025) • Orienteering (ODLE 1030)—spring 2015 • Challenge Education (ODLE 2010)—spring 2013 • Processing & Facilitation (ODLE 2015)—spring 2012, 2015 • Mountain Biking (ODLE 1040)—fall 2011 • Outdoor Living Skills (ODLE 2005)—fall 2011, spring 2014, 2015 • Wilderness First Responder (ODLE 3030, sponsored by SOLO)—May term 2011, 2013, fall 2013, 2015 • Instructional Techniques (ODLE 3010)—spring 2011, 2012 • Philosophy of Experiential Education (ODLE 3060)—spring 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 • Special Topics: Wilderness Survival (ODLE 1950)—spring 2011 • Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding (ODLE 1010)—spring 2011 • Introduction to Outdoor Leadership (ODLE 1000)—fall 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 • Administration & Management of Outdoor Programs (ODLE 4000W)—fall 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 • Rock Climbing (ODLE 1020)—fall 2010, 2012, 2014 • Kayaking (ODLE 1050)—fall 2010, 2012, 2014 • Showshoeing & Winter Camping (ODLE 1015)—spring 2012 • Outdoor Leadership Internship (ODLE 3000)—summer 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015 North Greenville University • Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (PHED 1200)—fall 2004, spring 2005 • Responding to Emergencies—First Aid & CPR (HLTH 1300)—spring 2005, 2006, 2007 • Principles of Outdoor Leadership (ODEL 1310)—spring 2005 • Processing and Facilitation (ODEL 1320)—fall 2004 • Wilderness Navigation (ODEL 2330)—fall 2004, spring 2006, 2007, 2008 • Winter Camping (ODEL 2356)—fall 2006, 2007 • Outdoor Camping Skills (ODEL 2340)—spring 2008 • Wilderness Survival (ODEL 2350)—spring 2007, 2008 • Challenge Course Planning and Administration (ODEL 3340)—fall 2005 • Teaching Methods and Curriculum Development (ODEL 3360)—spring 2006, 2007 • Wilderness Emergency Preparedness (ODEL 3370)—fall 2005, 2006, 2007 • Outdoor Ministries (ODEL 3395)—spring 2005 • Programming of Outdoor Water Pursuits (ODEL 3410—fall 2005, 2006, 2007 • Programming of Outdoor Land Pursuits (ODEL 3420)—fall 2005, 2006, 2007 Smallwood 5 • Philosophy of Experiential Education (ODEL 4380)—spring 2005, 2007, 2008 • Outdoor Leadership Senior Seminar (ODEL 4390)—spring 2008 • Internship Supervisor (ODEL 4900)--spring 2006

Wheaton College • Freshman High Road (Gen. Ed.)--fall 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 • Winter Wilderness Skills (KIN 148)--spring 2003 • Wilderness Learning Seminar (EDMN 562)--spring 2003 • Adventure Challenge Education (EDMN 564)—Assistant--spring 2002 • Wilderness Program Leadership (EDMN 664)—Assistant--summer 2004

PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, & REVIEWS Presentations • “Get Lost”—Commencement Address presented at Fall Commencement, Simpson University, January 2014 • “A Philosophical approach to integrating an immersion semester into your curriculum”—workshop presented at the Association for Experiential Education International Conference, Denver, CO, November 2, 2013 • "Combining Academics with Adventure in College & University Immersion Semesters"—served on panel of professionals for workshops presented at the Association for Experiential Education International Conference, 2011 & 2012 • “Search and Rescue Techniques: The Grid Search,” workshop presented at annual conference, fall 2010 • “Learn From My Mistakes: Developing a Proposal and Getting People Behind It,” workshop presented at East Coast conference, fall 2006 • “The Significance of a Freshman Orientation Program,” workshop presented at East Coast conference, fall 2004

Articles • “Changes in the American Mountain Guides Association Certification.” (2007, July). The Leader. Christian Adventure Association. • “Options for anchoring facilitators in leading edge climbing environments.” (2006, November). The Leader. Christian Adventure Association. (with Kelli McMahan).

Reviews • Review of Dunning, B. (2011). God of Adventure. Essence Publishing. • Review of Denton, A. (2010). Christian Outdoor Leadership. Smooth Stone Publishing. • Review of Simpson, S., Miller, D., and Bocher, B. (2008). The Processing Pinnacle. Wood N Barnes Publishing.

Smallwood 6 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association for Experiential Education (member) American Mountain Guides Association (member) Christian Adventure Association (member & board of directors president, 2007-2010) American Alpine Club (member) Wilderness Education Association (conference attendee) Christian Camping International, Russia • Staff Training Workshop attendee, spring 2004 • “Shio” workshop leader—training Russian camp leaders in Adventure Challenge Education and facilitation, spring 2004 National Challenge Course Practitioner’s Symposium (conference attendee) UNIVERSITY SERVICE Simpson University • Authored a comprehensive Risk Management Plan for the Outdoor Leadership Program, 2015 • Academic Council, 2014-2015 • Faculty Representative on Student Development Leadership Team • Diversity Committee, 2012-2013 • Advisor for student-led Outdoor Adventure Club, 2011-2015 • Curriculum proposal for the implementation of an Immersion semester • Faculty sponsor for student attendance at the annual Student Conference on Racial Reconciliation, hosted by • Faculty mentor of WorldServe team to Russia, 2012-2014 • Guest Lecturer in Master’s of Counseling and Psychology program on topic of Trauma Stewardship North Greenville University • Institutional Effectiveness Committee member (2004-2008) • Science Division Internal Review Committee member (2005-2006) • Development and implementation of Immersion Semester & wilderness risk management plan • Curriculum development for new four-year degree program • Challenge course facilitator (when needed) • Faculty advisor of the Adventure Club (2006-2008) Wheaton College • Sent as a representative to teach Adventure Challenge to camp leaders in Russia, May 2004

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS & SERVICE Shasta Lake Fire Protection District, Volunteer Fire Fighter, 2010-present Shasta County Search and Rescue Mountain Team, Volunteer 2010-present Mount Shasta Ski Park, Volunteer Ski Patrol, 2012-present Redding First Church of the Nazarene, member, 2013-present