Giomara McBee
University Instructor
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional with over 7 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in pediatrics with extensive training in postural development treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for excellent work ethic and attention to detail. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Years of education experience at college-level
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor
Keiser University
11.2021 - Current
- Ultimate pass rates 2021-2022: 92.29%
- Ultimate pass rates for 2020-2021: 86%
- Taught Kinesiology, Pathophysiology, Patient Care Procedures, Modalities, Tests and Measurements to over 20 annual students.
- Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning.
- Worked with the dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to the school database.
- Conducted on-going program assessment, enrollment and retention tracking.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create a multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Created a dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Volunteered for high school "career day" presentation and open house representing physical therapist assistant program
- Remained accessible to students outside classroom hours, providing ample time for tutoring or counseling
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability
CEO
Rise Up & Walk Therapy, LLC
06.2021 - Current
- Carved out vision for evolution of company value to customers
- Developed productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Aligned product and service plans with company vision to formulate objectives
- Developed and maintained business plan focused on specific steps to succeed
- Established processes and systems for growing sustainable organization
- Engaged team in discussions and planning sessions to take and evaluate opinions
- Determined company mission to keep team members aligned in serving customers
- Directed, planned, or implemented policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses for continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Adjunct Instructor
Keiser University
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Advised students regarding future academic and vocational opportunities
- Utilized presentations, props and visual aides to promote student engagement during lectures
- Held office hours to meet with students and administer make-up assignments
- Offered constructive feedback to students to increase test scores and promote understanding
- Developed lesson plans to guide student instruction
- Graded exams and homework assignments
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking about instructional topics
- Developed syllabi and course schedules to communicate classroom expectations and learning objectives
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Tracked student attendance and recorded unexcused absences
- Refined teaching techniques by discussing strategies with other faculty members.
Lab Assistant
Keiser University
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Notified instructors of errors and problems with assignments
- Obtained teaching materials needed for classes
- Met with supervisors to discuss students' grades and complete required grade-related paperwork
- Informed students of procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports
- Attended lectures given by a supervising instructor.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kids First Therapy Center Inc
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Treatment experience includes Autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, developmentally delayed, non-verbal patients.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound
- Transported patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring according to positioning requirements
- Observed patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on responses and progress and provided results to physical therapist in person and through progress notes
- Communicated with and instructed caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans
- Documented patient information, such as notes on progress
- Attended and conducted continuing education courses, seminars and in- service activities.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Treatment experience includes stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer, geriatric
- Translated important meetings to social worker and staff for spanish-speaking clients
- Conferred with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
- Measured patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations
- Attended and conducted continuing education courses, seminars and in-service activities
- Transported patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring according to positioning requirements
- Communicated with and instructed caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans
- Observed patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on responses and progress and provided results to
- Physical therapist in person and through progress notes
- Secured patients into or onto therapy equipment
- Performed postural drainage, percussions and vibrations and taught deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions
- Cleaned work area and checked and stored equipment after treatment
- Performed clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms
- Assisted patients with dressing, undressing and putting on and removing supportive devices, such as braces, splints and slings
- Monitored operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment
- Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches
- Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound
- Documented patient information, such as notes on progress
- Trained patients in use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices
- Safeguarded and assist patients as practiced exercises and functional activities
- Assigned as a clinical instructor for two student physical therapist assistants from Keiser University, and provided constructive feedback to achieve learning/clinical goals in safety and treatments
Seasonal Worker
United Parcel Service
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the delivery of more than 120-150 packages daily
- Retrieved materials from warehouse or other locations to accurately fill customer orders
- Obtained customer signatures confirming receipt of high-value products
- Prepared and made deliveries to customer accounts on assigned routes using company vehicles
- Utilized relevant map programs and GPS systems to navigate routes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Encore Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Treatment experience includes Pusher's syndrome, stroke, polio, dementia.
- Documented patient information, such as notes on progress
- Observed patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on responses and progress and provided results to physical therapist in person and through progress notes
- Cleaned work area and checked and stored equipment after treatment
- Safeguarded and assist patients as practiced exercises and functional activities
- Measured patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations
- Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound
- Conferred with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
- Transported patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring according to positioning requirements
- Attended and conducted continuing education courses, seminars and in- service activities
- Instructed patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise
- Assisted patients with dressing, undressing and putting on and removing supportive devices, such as braces, splints and slings
- Trained patients in use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices
- Communicated with and instructed caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans
- Secured patients into or onto therapy equipment
- Monitored operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Treatment experience includes COPD, emphysema, dementia, stroke, and Parkinson's.
- Translated important meetings with social workers and staff for Spanish-speaking clients.
- Performed postural drainage, percussions, and vibrations and taught deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions
- Instructed patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise
- Performed clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering a telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms
- Observed patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on responses and progress and provided results to the physical therapist in person and through progress notes
- Monitored operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment
- Transported patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring according to positioning requirements
- Conferred with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
- Attended and conducted continuing education courses, seminars and in- service activities
- Safeguarded and assist patients as practiced exercises and functional activities
- Measured patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations
- Documented patient information, such as notes on progress
- Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2025
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL01.2019
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Keiser University
Lakeland, FL12.2016
High School Diploma -
Bartow Senior High School
Bartow, FL06.2014
Skills
- Academic Advisement
- Ergonomics
- Pediatric Interventions
- Classroom instruction/grading/reports
Accomplishments
- Achieved 2021-2022 ultimate pass rate 92.29% by completing program outcomes accurately and efficiently.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"If you can't fly - then run. If you can't run - then walk. If you can't walk - then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward."
Martin Luther King Jr.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor
Keiser University
11.2021 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Keiser University
10.2021 - 11.2021
Lab Assistant
Keiser University
07.2021 - 10.2021
CEO
Rise Up & Walk Therapy, LLC
06.2021 - Current
Seasonal Worker
United Parcel Service
10.2020 - 01.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kids First Therapy Center Inc
01.2020 - 10.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Encore Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 11.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
11.2017 - 04.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 12.2018
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Keiser University
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Southeastern University
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
Bartow Senior High School
Memberships and Certifications
American Physical Therapy Association Member
Physical Therapist Assistant - 27558
CPR/AED
Certified Autism-Informed Professional
Continuing Education Courses
Affirming Play Therapy Approaches – The Agent of Change for Neurodivergent Kids – April 2023
Autism Intervention through the Lenses of Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory: A Step-by-Step Guide to Increase Client's Emotional, Somatic, and Cognitive Awareness – April 2023
Ethical Considerations in Autism Related Services: Operating at the Highest Level Possible – April 2023
Neurodiverse couples in therapy: clinical interventions to improve communication, intimacy, and connection – April 2023
Treating autism co-morbidities: pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for irritability, anxiety ADHD, & more – April 2023
Unveiling the interaction between the second brain, epigenetic, and sensory processing of autistic children – April 2023
Clinical considerations in geriatric cardiopulmonary rehabilitation – 2023
Ergonomics: don't let your patient's work be a pain - 2023
Keiser Education Seminar (KES II) – April 2022
Keiser Education Seminar (KES I) - Mar. 2023
Address Primitive Reflexes and Promote Functional Skills - Case Study - 2022
Primitive Reflexes: The Foundation for Function - Case Study - 2022
Integrating Primitive Reflexes for Optimal Function: Neurological Approaches from Early Intervention to Adolescence - 2022
Communication Strategies When Working With People With Dementia - 2022
Cueing Modalities for Gait Impairment in Parkinson's Disease - 2022
Ergonomics: Don't Let Patients Get Hurt at Work, Leverage Their Position! - 2022
The Subcomponents of Gait: A Different Way to Look at Locomotor Function - 2022
Management of Adhesive Capsulitis - 2022
Management of the Patient with CAD and/or CHF in Home Health Care - 2022
Respiratory Concerns for the Premature Infant - 2022
Scar Management - 2022
Preventing medical errors for clinical health professionals – 2021
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): an orthopedic study – 2021
Human Trafficking – 2020
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation – 2020
Documenting ground and concurrent therapy – 2020
Coverage criteria for K levels – 2020
Hand therapy for the non-hand therapist – 2019
Understanding and managing reflux/Gerd in typically developing babies and older children with medical complexities – 2019
101 things to do with a gait belt – 2019
Functional training specialist – 2018
Rehab fitness specialist – 2017
A pediatric guide to working with children with autism – 2017
Carpal tunnel syndrome – 2017
Post-traumatic stress disorder – 2017
Amputee gait: analysis and treatment – 2017
Documenting student performance with the physical therapist assistant clinical performance instrument – 2016
HIPPA compliance - 2016
OSHA BBP/HIV – 2016
Memberships and Certifications
American Physical Therapy Association Member
Physical Therapist Assistant - 27558
CPR/AED
Certified Autism-Informed Professional
Continuing Education Courses
- FERPA - June 2023
- Bloodborne pathogens: learn your risk - February 2023
- Affirming Play Therapy Approaches – The Agent of Change for Neurodivergent Kids – April 2023
- Autism Intervention through the Lenses of Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory: A Step-by-Step Guide to Increase Client's Emotional, Somatic, and Cognitive Awareness – April 2023
- Ethical Considerations in Autism Related Services: Operating at the Highest Level Possible – April 2023
- Neurodiverse couples in therapy: clinical interventions to improve communication, intimacy, and connection – April 2023
- Treating autism comorbidities: pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for irritability, anxiety ADHD, & more – April 2023
- Unveiling the interaction between the second brain, epigenetic, and sensory processing of autistic children – April 2023
- Clinical considerations in geriatric cardiopulmonary rehabilitation – 2023
- Ergonomics: don't let your patient's work be a pain - 2023
- Keiser Education Seminar (KES II) – April 2022
- Keiser Education Seminar (KES I) - Mar. 2023
- Address Primitive Reflexes and Promote Functional Skills - Case Study - 2022
- Primitive Reflexes: The Foundation for Function - Case Study - 2022
- Integrating Primitive Reflexes for Optimal Function: Neurological Approaches from Early Intervention to Adolescence - 2022
- Communication Strategies When Working With People With Dementia - 2022
- Cueing Modalities for Gait Impairment in Parkinson's Disease - 2022
- Ergonomics: Don't Let Patients Get Hurt at Work, Leverage Their Position! - 2022
- The Subcomponents of Gait: A Different Way to Look at Locomotor Function - 2022
- Management of Adhesive Capsulitis - 2022
- Management of the Patient with CAD and/or CHF in Home Health Care - 2022
- Respiratory Concerns for the Premature Infant - 2022
- Scar Management - 2022
- Hazardous Waste Training - November 2021
- BBP Training - November 2021
- DOT Training - November 2021
- Hazcom Training - November 2021
- Preventing medical errors for clinical health professionals – 2021
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): an orthopedic study – 2021
- Human Trafficking – 2020
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation – 2020
- Documenting ground and concurrent therapy – 2020
- Coverage criteria for K levels – 2020
- Hand therapy for the non-hand therapist – 2019
- Understanding and managing reflux/Gerd in typically developing babies and older children with medical complexities – 2019
- 101 things to do with a gait belt – 2019
- Functional training specialist – 2018
- Rehab fitness specialist – 2017
- A pediatric guide to working with children with autism – 2017
- Carpal tunnel syndrome – 2017
- Post-traumatic stress disorder – 2017
- Amputee gait: analysis and treatment – 2017
- Documenting student performance with the physical therapist assistant clinical performance instrument – 2016
- HIPAA compliance - 2016
- OSHA BBP/HIV – 2016
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