Audra Salas
Austin,TX
Summary
Aspiring athletic trainer seeking admission to the Texas State University Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. Holds a strong academic foundation in kinesiology with an athletic training concentration and hands-on experience in sports medicine education, injury prevention, treatment implementation, and rehabilitation monitoring.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
First United Methodist Church Preschool
Austin, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Managed health, safety, hygiene, and emergency preparedness for groups of young children.
- Demonstrated calm leadership and rapid decision-making in emotionally and physically demanding situations.
- Built trust with families through clear, empathetic communication and consistent care practices.
- Assisted and supervised 8 children through entire school day.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered children's cognitive and emotional growth.
Family Nanny
Private Household
Austin, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized care supporting physical development, motor skills, and emotional regulation.
- Maintained a safe environment with continuous supervision and injury prevention awareness.
- Applied patience, adaptability, and problem-solving in high-responsibility care settings.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress, behavior, and needs.
High School Teacher & Athletic Training Aide
Austin Achieve Public Schools
Austin, TX
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered Sports Medicine I & II curriculum aligned with foundational athletic training knowledge domains including injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation.
- Assisted with injury recognition, immediate care, therapeutic interventions, and supervised rehabilitation exercises under established protocols.
- Applied clinical decision-making skills to monitor athlete progress, modify treatment plans, and support safe return-to-play considerations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of treatments and progress consistent with healthcare and institutional standards.
- Communicated effectively with coaching staff and administrators, demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and advocacy for patient safety.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care while upholding ethical and legal responsibilities of athletic healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology – Athletic Training Concentration, Minor: Educational Studies
St. Edward’s University
Austin, TX05-2022
Skills
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Support
- Patient-Centered Care & Empathetic Communication
- Emergency Preparedness, CPR/AED (valid through 2026)
- Clinical Documentation & Treatment Monitoring
- Crisis Response & Calm Decision-Making
- Collaboration with Coaches & Healthcare Teams
- Conversational Spanish Cultural Awareness & Inclusive Care
- Infant care experience
- Safety awareness
- First aid
- Early childhood education
Timeline
Family Nanny
Private Household
10.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
First United Methodist Church Preschool
07.2023 - Current
High School Teacher & Athletic Training Aide
Austin Achieve Public Schools
05.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology – Athletic Training Concentration, Minor: Educational Studies
St. Edward’s University