Leah Salter
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Strengthen experience and knowledge of clinical work for future career in physical therapy, as well as develop relationships with those who have similar interests.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Probility Sport Clinic
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Intern of Todd Altstetter with a focus in sports rehabilitation and performance
- Assisted physical therapists and athletic trainers with data collection and facilitation of patient rehab
- Learned techniques used in conditioning and rehabilitation of athletes, as well as learned more about the field of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy.
Sales Associate
American Eagle
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked as a sales associate, learned to make meaningful connections with others, strengthened skills such as organization, communication, and problem solving.
Cashier/Stocker
Wags to Wiskers
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Worked as a cashier/stocker, learned to communicate well with customers, solve problems quickly and efficiently, and work well as a team leader.
Intern
Probility Physical Therapy
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Intern of Sarah Simon
- Assisted physical therapists with rehabilitation exercises and therapeutic modalities
- Learning in depth anatomy in a clinical setting.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program -
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2025
Majoring in Kinesiology with a focus in Athletic Training -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2022
SHS graduate—Class of 2018 -
Saline High School
Saline, MI05.2018
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
- Goal-Oriented
Volunteer Work And Certifications
- Susan G. Komen Michigan 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk, Detroit Metropolitan Area, MI: 08/2014 - 08/2015 (Youth Corps Member), 08/2016 - 08/2017 (3-Day Walker), 05/2018 - 08/2019 (Youth Corps Leader)
- Special Education Teaching and Events: Saline Area Schools, 2014-2018
- Teacher’s Assistant for PHY 250 and KIN 217: Michigan State University
- Assisted Marty Spranger in content review sessions and study skills help sessions.
- Learned how to effectively teach students important physiological and anatomical concepts.
- Guaranteed score improvements for all students who worked with her.
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer, 2020 - 2022
- Trained 6 clients and helped them achieve their fitness goals.
- MSU Elite Dance Strength and Conditioning Coach, 09/2020 - 05/2022
- Created training programs for 22 individual dancers.
- Led triweekly workouts for dancers mainly under stability, strengthening, and endurance disciplines.
Timeline
Sales Associate
American Eagle
05.2021 - 07.2022
Intern
Probility Sport Clinic
05.2017 - 08.2022
Intern
Probility Physical Therapy
11.2016 - 02.2017
Cashier/Stocker
Wags to Wiskers
06.2015 - 08.2019
Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program -
Grand Valley State University
Majoring in Kinesiology with a focus in Athletic Training -
Michigan State University
SHS graduate—Class of 2018 -
Saline High School