Physical Therapy Aide - Smart Health and Wellness - Aliso Viejo, California
(2025-01)
- Worked alongside other physical therapy aides to guide and assist patients with exercises and rehabilitative practices
- Taught patients the purpose of each exercise and reinforced proper form and muscle engagement with every visit
- Implemented new technology, such ARP (Accelerated Recovery Performance), which uses high frequency, low voltage DC electric current to treat the neurological causes of pain in patients
- Built strong rapport with physical therapists, and learned how to create rehabilitation plans based on a patient's injury or post-surgery condition
- Provided other forms of therapy such as normatec compression, cryotherapy, laser, and red-light therapy
- Contributed towards making the clinic a positive and inviting atmosphere, while maintaining a high level of professionalism with patients
Shadowing Experience - Sports Medicine Observation - Smart Health and Wellness - Aliso Viejo, California
(2025-07 - 2025-09)
- Observed a sports medicine physician and a number of patient physical examinations in an outpatient orthopedic setting
- Gained insight of the benefits of hyaluronic acid injections and observed preparation and injections of it as well
- Explored the impact and uses of peptides with the physician, as well as how these monthly injections are performed
- Observed medical assistants are they scribed for physicians during patient visits, and gained basic insight into the EMR system used for clinical documentation
Physical Therapy Aide, Occupational Therapy Aide - Professional Physical Therapy - Mission Viejo, California
(2024-08 - 2025-01)
- Worked closely with physical therapists and other physical therapy aides to train and learn a wide variety of exercises used to promote rehabilitation, strengthening and overall wellness in patients
- Welcomed in and set up patients with heat packs, electrical stimulation and/or exercises before their meetings with therapists
- Provided excellent care to patients and led them one-on-one through various exercises
- Promoted a positive atmosphere of learning and rehab with patients of varying experience with physical/occupational therapy
Middle School Science and Math Teacher - Heritage Christian School - Lake Forest, California
(2024-01 - 2024-06)
- Prepared and taught earth science, life science and math lessons for 7th and 8th grade students
- Worked on a weekly schedule to fill in as a snack/lunch break supervisor
- Also worked as a substitute teacher for fellow teachers when requested by administration
- Collaborated closely with other teachers to enhance my lesson planning approach and instruction of my subject matter
High School Boys' Head Basketball Coach - Heritage Christian School - Lake Forest, California
(2024-01 - 2024-03)
- Prepared and led practices for our high school boys' basketball team
- Worked closely with athletes to guide them in their growth in skills, teamwork, knowledge of the game, athleticism and respectful conduct amongst teammates and opposing teams
Substitute Teacher/Classroom Aide - Irvine International Academy - Irvine, California
(2023-08 - 2023-12)
- Worked as an on-call substitute teacher for grades Kindergarten through 7th grade
- Taught the English language through vocabulary and short stories to non-English speaking students
- Aided 6th and 7th grade teachers in providing instruction to students in reading, writing, math and science classes
- Worked as a supervisor for 5th, 6th and 7th grade lunch and recess, where I managed student behavior, conflict resolution, promoted students' physical activity through playground games with their peers, and ensured the safety of these students outdoors
- Collaborated with teachers to improve the learning environment by offering ideas and solutions to encourage team building amongst students, relationship growth with their peers, and reinforcement of the students' behavioral outcomes
- Provided 1-on-1 English Proficiency testing to students (Kindergarten to 4th grade) whose first language was Mandarin or Russian
Substitute Teacher - Crean Lutheran High School - Irvine, California
(2023-03 - 2023-06)
- Facilitated a positive learning environment that aligned with lesson plans provided by teachers for high school students
- Worked with a flexible on-call schedule
- Substituted long term for an honors course, all the while working closely with staff members to ensure that class requirements were fulfilled by each student and that every student concern was handled with care
Geek Squad Small Parcel Delivery Driver - Best Buy - Lake Forest, Irvine
(2020-11 - 2022-10)
- Processed and delivered packages to number residents in local and neighboring areas
- Collaborated with in-store employees to process packages and resolve issues with packages
- Displayed leadership skills and developed plans for team success and overall efficiency
- seasonal delivery driver by explaining how to use the delivery phone, how to process packages and how to collaborate with in-store employees
Physical Education Teacher - Zion Lutheran School - Marengo, Illinois
(2018-08 - 2020-07)
- Prepared and taught PE lessons for students ranging from preschool to 8th grade
- Engaged students in various sports and activities that promoted physical fitness and teamwork
- Supervised lunch for grades K-8th every day, in which I monitored behavior, helped open food items and cleaned food accidents, such as spilled milk
- Head coach for middle school girls' basketball, boys' volleyball, and track and field
Boys' Head Volleyball Coach - Zion Lutheran School - Marengo, Illinois
(2018-10 - 2019-11)
- Prepared and led practices for two seasons of middle school boys' volleyball (5th-8th grades), in which athletes learned the skills and strategies necessary to compete in a volleyball match
- Coached volleyball regular season matches, as well as tournaments and the state competition
Girls' Head Basketball Coach - Zion Lutheran School - Marengo, Illinois
(2019-01 - 2020-03)
- Prepared and led practices for two seasons of middle school girls' basketball (4th-6th grades), in which athletes learned the skills and strategies necessary to compete in a basketball game, as well as coached officiated games
Physical Education Teacher - Harvest Christian Academy - Elgin, Illinois
(2017-10 - 2018-05)
- Developed lesson plans to teach and manage PE classes for students ages 11-16 years old
- Promoted a positive and encouraging learning environment
- Engaged students in various sports and activities that promoted physical fitness and teamwork
Student Teacher - St. Joseph Grade School and St. Joseph Middle School - St. Joseph, Illinois
(2017-01 - 2017-05)
- Observation and active participation in physical education instruction of grade and middle school students
- Promoted student engagement in structured individual and team social and motor skills activities
- Instilled values of teamwork, self-control, self-worth, peer support, and encouragement
- Demonstrated classroom management, student conflict resolution, and student support
Programs and Information Manager, Student Dining and Residential Programs - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Champaign, Illinois
(2016-03 - 2017-05)
- Trained assistants in resolving customer service concerns
- Provided excellent service to various groups that require AV/ HDMI and sound system assistance
- Responsible for responding to emergencies with students and other facility concerns
Sports Fitness Program Instructor - University of Illinois Department of Kinesiology and Community Health Sports Fitness Program - Champaign, Illinois
(2016-06 - 2016-07)
- Coordinated and led indoor and outdoor physical activities and games for children ages 7-12 years old
- Engaged children in organized play in groups of 25-45 students at a time
Programs and Information Assistant, Student Dining and Residential Programs - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Champaign, Illinois
(2015-10 - 2016-03)
- Provided excellent service to various groups that require AV/ HDMI and sound system assistance
- Responsible for key and equipment checks
- Processed packages for 4000+ university housing students
