Gloria Barahona
CA
Summary
I have experience working along side intelligent physical therapists and assisting with treatments as needed. As well as a dependable youth mentor and community worker. I am driven and determined to keep expanding and learning new skills to improve my educations and work closer to my goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Technician
Terrio Physical Therapy and Fitness
Bakersfield, CA
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Provide patients with their respective treatments such as preparing/cleaning equipment, demonstrating certain exercises/stretches, applying modalities, and escorting patients to their table
- Generous knowledge of stretches and exercises
- Worked at outpatient adult clinics and currently at therapy unit for neurologically diagnosed children and Pediatric Physical/Occupational clinic
- Assisted physical therapist with treatment, administration and planning.
- Assisted patients during physical therapy procedures to restore function and reduce pain.
- Set up equipment and gear for physical therapy appointments according to treatment plans.
Youth Mentor/Community Support Worker
Americorps
Kern, CA
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Served as a Mentor for the Shafter Youth Center
- Assisted with homework help, daily activities, and leading physical activity classes, and helped organize an online history curriculum for KCOS district
- Organized services to the Community Action Partnership of Kern’s Food Bank, assisting with food distribution, conducting surveys, and building commodity boxes
- Coordinated support to the Vineland School District in the renovation of a parent Resource Center, which produced a restructured and clean center
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Used calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth.
Cashier/Front of House Team Member
Pizza Hut
Bakersfield, CA
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided excellent customer service, handled money, cut and boxed pizzas, made pizza boxes, and prepped orders for customers.
- Trained new team members using approved training materials and information.
Education
Physical Therapy Assistant
Casa Loma
Sherman Oaks, CA2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Cal State University Bakersfield
01-2025
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies
Bakersfield College
05.2020
Skills
- Youth Activity Planning
- Time Management
- Small Group Facilitation
- Adaptable
- Dependable
- Rehabilitation Services
- Outpatient Therapy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Role Model
- Community Outreach
Certification
- Girls circle Training Certificate
- Boys and Young Men Facilitator Training Certificate
- Aggression Replacement Training
- A3 Sports Performance Youth Internship Program
- BLS/CPR basic life support certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Physical Therapy Technician
Terrio Physical Therapy and Fitness
01.2021 - 09.2023
Youth Mentor/Community Support Worker
Americorps
02.2020 - 12.2020
Cashier/Front of House Team Member
Pizza Hut
10.2018 - 01.2020
Physical Therapy Assistant
Casa Loma
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Cal State University Bakersfield
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies
Bakersfield College
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