Christopher Torres
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience as a Student Athletic Trainer at the University of Texas at El Paso, specializing in rehabilitation management and patient communication. Successfully developed tailored training programs that enhanced athlete performance while minimizing injury risks. Proven collaborator with a strong ability to educate on injury prevention strategies, and boost productivity in fast-paced environments. Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant committed to optimizing patient mobility through effective exercise program design, and compassionate care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, Texas (TX)
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
- Conducted literature and resource research to support classroom projects.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Facilitated group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Physical Therapy Technician
Spine And Rehab
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Monitored the patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with the therapist or assistant.
- Assisted with reception duties, such as scheduling patients and completing follow-up calls.
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Executed interventions of modalities or exercises as directed by the therapist or assistant.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive devices and adaptive equipment uses.
- Developed and facilitated patient-specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy, or other therapeutic modalities.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient-handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
Student Athletic Trainer
The university at Texas at El paso
El Paso, Texas
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Communicated effectively with athletes to understand their concerns and report progress to certified athletic trainers.
- Ordered supplies necessary for athletic training sessions.
- Monitored environmental conditions to ensure athlete safety during outdoor activities.
- Assisted with fitting and adjusting athletic equipment to ensure proper safety measures were met.
- Referred injured athletes to team physician or medical facility.
- Monitored athletes' health and fitness levels, including hydration and nutrition.
- Created rehabilitation programs for athletes recovering from injury.
- Provided guidance on nutrition, hydration, rest, sleep hygiene, stress management.
- Applied protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces under supervision.
- Partnered with coaches to set realistic expectations and balance rehabilitation and recovery goals against team needs.
- Assisted in the hydration and nutrition plans for athletes during training and competition.
- Worked closely with athletes to monitor and direct strength and cardio training.
- Educated athletes on injury prevention, proper exercise techniques, and nutrition.
- Provided immediate care to injured athletes on site.
- Prepared general treatment orders for physician review.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation programs for athletes under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
- Assessed injuries and illnesses, provided emergency care and arranged for referrals to medical facilities.
- Participated in the inventory management of athletic training supplies and equipment.
- Determined athlete suitability for playing after injury.
- Inventoried training supplies and medical equipment.
- Performed therapeutic treatments such as taping, stretching, massage, ice packs and heat therapy.
- Devised training programs to improve performance and minimize injury risks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2020
Skills
- Basic Repairs
- Pain Management Techniques
- Strength and Conditioning Coaching
- Infection Control Policies
- Patient Communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Electrotherapy application
- Rehabilitation management
- Therapeutic modalities
- First aid
- Kinesiology Understanding
- Patient Care Support
- Teaching
- Instructional Methods
- Public speaking
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Critical thinking
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Special needs support
- Parent communication
- Behavior modeling
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Scheduling and coordination
- Child development associate certification
- Mathematics
- Language arts instruction
- Time management abilities
- Team building
Certification
- Texas teacher of tomorrow
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Ysleta Independent School District
01.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
Spine And Rehab
07.2016 - 05.2020
Student Athletic Trainer
The university at Texas at El paso
06.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At El Paso
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