Kayla Schifferle
1335 North Carolina Ave NE,Washington, DC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Athletic Trainer
William And Mary Tribe Athletics
07.2024 - Current
- Provide taping, medicine, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Completed spinal board and heat stroke training with local williamsburg EMS for emergency situations.
- Foster an environment conducive to open dialogue about injury concerns among student-athletes, leading to proactive treatment plans.
- Coordinate the set up of the field for games and practices, ice baths, away game treatment rooms, water lifts, etc.
Babysitter
Self-employed
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques.
- Facilitated creative play, crafts, and sports to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
Camp Counselor in Training
Merkel Farm
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities, involving large farm animals.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Developed excellent time-management skills by balancing multiple tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05-2027
Skills
- Sports medicine
- Athletic taping
- Patience and empathy
- Strong work ethic
- Child supervision
Relevant Experience
Physical Therapy Intern 05/2024 to 06/2024
Washington Wellness PT, Washington DC
- Observed physical therapists during manual therapy techniques, dry needling, and gait evaluations.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment, fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
- Prepared a range of equipment for patients (heat pads, Game Readys, weights, resistance bands, etc) and sanitized after each use.
Hippotherapy Volunteer 07/2019 to 08/2022
Children Matter - Therapy 4 Kids, Maryland
- Provided a safe environment for equine therapy where physical & occupational therapists use movement, sensory stimulation, and relationship building with an equine partner to further kids engagement in therapies.
- Educated on emergency dismount procedure to ensure client safety and provided additional support based on the child's needs.
Languages
Arabic
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Student Athletic Trainer
William And Mary Tribe Athletics
07.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor in Training
Merkel Farm
07.2019 - 07.2019
Babysitter
Self-employed
02.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
William And Mary
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