Kerry Rodocker-Wiarda
Adminstration
Hampton,NE
Summary
Analytical High School Science Teacher proficient in teaching biological and Earth science. Organized and hardworking with knowledge about proficiency-based learning and assessments. Excellent with structuring individualized lesson plans to accommodate students' learning styles. Offering 2 years of experience and 6-12 general science expertise, and 4 years of experience teaching higher education including 2 year of dual credit with Southeast Community College. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor - Dual Credit Program
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and instructed coursework in General Biology.
- Collaborated with the professor to instruct Basic and Comprehensive Medical Terminology.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Biology and Medical Terminology.
- Instructed through virtual lab simulations using Labster.
- Demonstrated using a 3D model of instruction with Z Space.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans, and syllabi.
- Created classroom and instructed through Canvas platform.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Science Teacher 6-12
Pawnee City Public Schools
Pawnee City, NE
08.2020 - Current
- High School Throwing Coach
- High School Trainer- student-athlete assessment and injury care.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determining grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed and instructed six different science curriculum.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and the principal.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into life science concepts.
- Demonstrated positive and practical classroom management skills.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Inspired academic success is based on the belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Certified Medical Examiner
Madonna Rehabilitation- Fit For Work-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
06.2019 - Current
- Department of Transportation Medical Examinations on-call status.
- Detail medical clearance for the Lincoln Public School District.
- Certified drug testing for existing and pre-employement.
Chiropractic Physician
Integrated Rehab
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted patient history reviews and physical, neurological, and orthopedic examinations to assess conditions and present disorders.
- Collaborated with Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant with patient care exercise program assessment and instruction.
- Wellness program design for employee health.
- Onsite ergonomic analysis.
- Advocated for specialized support devices for patients and pain management regimens to achieve recovery goals.
- Used techniques such as Mulligan and Mackenzie technique regularly to improve range of motion.
- Diagnosed neuromusculoskeletal conditions and performed corrective adjustments.
- Pre-employment and current employee fitness screens and drug testing for employers such as Werner Trucking.
- Assessed patients to identify musculoskeletal and spine disorders and developed therapeutic treatment plans to correct abnormalities.
Clinical Attending Chiropractor
Texas Chiropractic College
Pasadena, TX
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Provide evidence-based patient-centered chiropractic care in outpatient setting.
- Developed and assessed student interns in conducting patient history reviews and physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations in order to assess conditions and present disorders.
- Exercise design for wellness and chronic conditions.
- Assessment of physical fitness with functional movement screen.
- In clinic and onsite high school sports physicals for the state of Texas.
- Work to recruit and care for patients in case-studies.
- Instruct variety of techniques and therapeutic protocols.
- Offered constructive criticism to grow staff quality and enhance care practices.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis, medications and self-treatment options.
- Implemented pain management strategies and specialized operations to improve patient health and reach recovery objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to determine needs of individual students.
- Worked with professional and semi-professional sports team to assess and improve athletic performance.
- Pre-employee physicals and drug testing.
- Blood draw lab testing for patient care.
Chiropractic Physician
Kerry Chiropractic
Grand Island, NE
03.2004 - 11.2016
- Diagnosed neuromusculoskeletal conditions and performed corrective adjustments.
- Accessed and documented medical backgrounds and ordered diagnostic images to determine health problems.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications and self-treatment options.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.
- Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for personnel.
- Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Promoted consistent accuracy of billing information by reconciling accounts monthly.
- Checked insurance eligibility by making appropriate phone calls.
Education
Nebraska Teaching Certificate - Transitional Teaching Certificate
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2022
Omaha Metro
Omaha, NEDoctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA10.2001
Bachelor of Science -
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA10.2001
Skills
- Online and Blended learning experience
- Continual Growth
- General Science Endorsement
- Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
- Virtual lab with Labster
- Research and Analysis of Data
- Online teaching
- Individualized support
- Group Instruction
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
- NASM-Certified Exercise Specialist
- First Aid/CPR and AED Certified
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
- Diplomate of American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physician
- Internationally Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
- Certified Medical Examiner with the Department of Transportation
- Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator
- Certified Faktr
- Certified Rock Tape and Rock Blades
- Certified Dynamic and Kinesio Tape
- Eligible to sit for the CSCS test
Accomplishments
- Pawnee City High School trainer and track throwing coach 2020-present
- Pawnee City High School assistant girls basketball coach 2020-2021
- Chief of Medical and Trainer for Bugeater FC, outdoor semi-pro soccer team
- Chief of Medical and Trainer for Omaha Kings FC, indoor semi-pro soccer team
- 8 years as Chief of Medical and Trainer for Roller Derby
- Onsite medical care for Nitro Circus when in Nebraska
- 2 week Medical Rotation at Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO
- Medical for Ironman Texas
- Assistant Athletic Trainers at 3 different high school football teams during the 2018 football season in League City, Texas
Timeline
Adjunct Professor - Dual Credit Program
Southeast Community College
08.2020 - Current
Science Teacher 6-12
Pawnee City Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Certified Medical Examiner
Madonna Rehabilitation- Fit For Work-Lincoln
06.2019 - Current
Chiropractic Physician
Integrated Rehab
01.2019 - 03.2020
Clinical Attending Chiropractor
Texas Chiropractic College
12.2016 - 08.2018
Chiropractic Physician
Kerry Chiropractic
03.2004 - 11.2016
Nebraska Teaching Certificate - Transitional Teaching Certificate
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Omaha Metro
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Bachelor of Science -
Palmer College of Chiropractic
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