KATIE KOBESZKA
CHICAGO,ILLINOIS
Summary
A self-starter, life-learner and question-asker.
Creative go-getter who sees ideas through from start to finish.
Organized leader and motivator for self and others.
Enjoys working as a team and learning from others.
Brings a positive and energetic attitude to all situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Study Partner and Team Member
NPTE FINAL FRONTIER
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Provide students with guidance, study strategies and content information to help them prepare for the National Physical Therapy Examination.
Outpatient Pelvic Floor and Ortho PT
ILLINOIS MASOINC MEDICAL CENTER
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
06.2022 - Current
- 12-week full time clinical rotation treating 10-12 patients/day that led to employment
- Treating 60% female pelvic floor patients and 40% general orthopedic patients
- Created patient handouts for better implementation of home independence, education, and data collection
- Collected data and shared with stake holders to begin process of implement physical therapy services for postpartum in-patient patients.
- Rated beyond entry-level on final CPI during student rotation
Outpatient/Inpatient PT
SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
KAPA'A, HAWAII
08.2021 - 11.2021
- 12-week full time clinical rotation treating patients that range from 14-96 years old
- Communicated with other healthcare providers regarding care and precautions
- Performed examination and evaluations independently under supervision of clinical instructor.
Outpatient Orthopedic PT
CONCENTRA PHYSICAL THERAPY
LAYTON, UTAH
05.2021 - 08.2021
- 12-week full time clinical rotation treating 8-10 patients per day from 17-70 years old
- Treated patients mostly with orthopedic and post-operative neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diagnoses.
- Rated Entry Level on CPI
Technology Integration Coach
HELIOX GROUP
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Facilitated professional development sessions for public school teachers
- Educational instructional coach implementing technology into school curriculum.
- Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.
- Designed innovative programs that increased student engagement while meeting state standards.
Owner and Certified Personal Trainer
BEACON STRENGTH
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
07.2014 - 10.2023
- Create training plans and educate clients regarding health, wellness, and overall fitness
- Planned and executed marketing plan for client streams.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Monitored progress of clients during workouts and provided feedback and encouragement.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Classroom Teacher
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Established a classroom culture around small group learning based on 21st century skills
- Taught 2nd grade for 3 years and 4th and 5th graders for 2 years
- Developed curriculum aligned to CSS standards
- Collaborated to incorporate technology into curriculum, improve guided reading materials.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL08-2022
Masters in Education and Social Policy -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2011
Bachelors in Children’s Literature and Theater for the Young -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05.2008
Skills
- Google apps
- Microsoft suite
- Epic EMR
Certification
- Pelvic Floor Level 1 completed with APTA
- Bowel Pathology completed with Herman and Wallace
- MDT Part A completed with Mckenzie Institute
- CPR Certified
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Google Certified Trainer
Random Facts
- 13x Marathon Finisher
- Chicago Sprint Triathlon Finisher
- 14+ years of piano training
Timeline
License Study Partner and Team Member
NPTE FINAL FRONTIER
08.2023 - Current
Outpatient Pelvic Floor and Ortho PT
ILLINOIS MASOINC MEDICAL CENTER
06.2022 - Current
Outpatient/Inpatient PT
SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
08.2021 - 11.2021
Outpatient Orthopedic PT
CONCENTRA PHYSICAL THERAPY
05.2021 - 08.2021
Technology Integration Coach
HELIOX GROUP
05.2017 - 08.2019
Owner and Certified Personal Trainer
BEACON STRENGTH
07.2014 - 10.2023
Classroom Teacher
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2011 - 08.2016
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Illinois at Chicago
Masters in Education and Social Policy -
Northwestern University
Bachelors in Children’s Literature and Theater for the Young -
Eastern Michigan University
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