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Abigail Phillips

St Louis,MO

Summary

Dedicated and ambitious physical therapy doctoral candidate with diverse experience in anatomy instruction, physical therapy support, and coaching young athletes. Skilled in personalized teaching methods, empathetic patient care, and creative problem-solving. Bringing strong organizational, communication, and mentoring strengths to advance educational and rehabilitative outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Indiana University Bloomington
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted Graduate Associate Instructors in the anatomy laboratory instruction and exam proctoring
  • Answered student's questions and further facilitated discussions about the material to encourage collaboration and mastery of the material
  • Increased student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods and instructional materials tailored to individual learning styles.

Rehabilitation Aide

Athletico
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted physical therapists, physical therapist assistant, and patients during treatment sessions
  • Sanitized patient care areas and equipment to ensure patient and staff wellbeing
  • Performed clerical duties, such as, answering and making phone calls, filling out forms, and updating patient charts

Gymnastics Coach

Dream Big Gymnastics
08.2015 - 01.2020
  • Worked with students age 3+ to develop fundamental skills of gymnastics
  • Designed individualized lesson plans to optimize skill achievement
  • Learned and performed proper spotting techniques to maximize athlete safety
  • Coordinated with other coaches and parents/guardians to determine student advancement and progress.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.2023

Clinical Experience

Part-time, Integrated Clinical Experience I: Athletico, O'Fallon, MO. 

  • Outpatient-Orthopedics-General

Part-time, Integrated Clinical Experience II: Washington University Physical Therapy Clinical Practice, O'Fallon, MO.

  • Outpatient-Orthopedics-Pelvic Health

Full-time, Clinical Experience I: Advocate Lutheran General, Park Ridge, IL 

  • Outpatient-Orthopedics-General



Affiliations

  • APTA Member

Timeline

Rehabilitation Aide

Athletico
05.2022 - 08.2022

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Indiana University Bloomington
06.2021 - 12.2022

Gymnastics Coach

Dream Big Gymnastics
08.2015 - 01.2020

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Washington University in St Louis

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Indiana University, Bloomington
Abigail Phillips