GINA DICKEY
Argyle,TX
Summary
Licensed Athletic Trainer, 21 years experience working with secondary, post-secondary, and recreational athletes. Extensive knowledge in health/wellness education and promotion in youth, adults, and seniors in various fitness and clinical settings.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Athletic Trainer
Argyle ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on field or at sporting events.
- Assisted in rehabilitation efforts by designing customized exercise programs for injured athletes.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s injury status, recovery plan, and return-to-play timeline.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress updates for documentation purposes.
Pilates Instructor
S2S Functional Performance
01.2018 - Current
- Objective analysis of individuals’ physical therapy assessment for developing and implementing a safe and effective pilates rehabilitation and exercise program.
- Specializing in exercise prescription specific to spine stability, mobility and flexibility.
- Instructing group pilates equipment classes utilizing educational, biomechanical, and motivational cues.
- Consistent evaluation of client’s performance subjectively and objectively to continually prescribe an efficient pilates rehabilitation or exercise program.
Athletic Trainer
Wise Health System
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
- Assisted with event coverage coordination to ensure appropriate injury prevention strategies were implemented during competitions.
- Created and implemented strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
Owner/Pilates Instructor
Purple Mountain Pilates
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Formulated a business to provide pilates and fitness services to the local community.
- Administer initial consultation: postural analysis, fitness assessment, and orthopedic evaluation to obtain essential information for programming pilates and fitness programs.
- Managed website design, advertisement, marketing, accounting, and client documentation.
Head Athletic Trainer
Physiotherapy Associates
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and treatment of acute and chronic sport-related injuries for approximately 400 student athletes.
- Administrative duties include: medical documentation, budgeted and purchased training room supplies, organized and promoted Sportsmetrics ACL prevention program, and supervise student trainers.
- Additional responsibility encompass of coordinated strength and conditioning camps, administered athletic physicals and coach ACL prevention protocols to female athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Creighton University
Omaha, NE01.1995
Certification - Athletic Training
Metropolitan State University
Denver, CO01.2000
Skills
- Injury prevention strategies
- Clinical assessment expertise
- Urgent medical response
- Rehabilitation program development
- ACL injury prevention programs
- Strength and conditioning expertise
- Healthcare documentation practices
- Clear communicator
- Effective classroom management
- Effective relationship management
- Analytical reasoning
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- CPR/AED
- Pilates Certification
Timeline
Teacher/Athletic Trainer
Argyle ISD
08.2023 - Current
Athletic Trainer
Wise Health System
09.2019 - 12.2022
Pilates Instructor
S2S Functional Performance
01.2018 - Current
Owner/Pilates Instructor
Purple Mountain Pilates
01.2011 - 01.2018
Head Athletic Trainer
Physiotherapy Associates
01.2000 - 01.2011
Certification - Athletic Training
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Creighton University
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