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Kelsey Grabiak

Kelsey Grabiak

Palmetto,FL

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Manatee County School District
11.2022 - Current
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Implemented reading, writing and science based workshops to increase student literacy and support school testing outcomes.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Physical Therapist Assistant

On The Go Therapy, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
  • Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
  • Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Coastal Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
09.2019 - 11.2022
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Realhab, Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2019

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Kidspot
10.2014 - 10.2018

Pediatric Physical Therapy for children with varying disabilities and delays.

  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Keiser University
Sarasota, FL
08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
06.2012

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Student rapport
  • Public Speaking
  • Special Needs Students
  • Community involvement
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior Management
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Social-Emotional Learning training
  • Child Development
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor

Timeline

Teacher

Manatee County School District
11.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

On The Go Therapy, Inc.
11.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Coastal Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
09.2019 - 11.2022

Physical Therapist Assistant

Realhab, Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2019

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Kidspot
10.2014 - 10.2018

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Keiser University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Kelsey Grabiak