Mikaela Miele
Lake Tapps,WA
Summary
I am a second year DPT student at the University of Puget Sound. I will be graduating in May 2025 and I am open to working in a variety of PT settings. I have had experience working in OP ortho, inpatient rehab, and the UPS neuro onsite clinic. I am currently interested in OP orthopedics, pediatrics, sports PT, and pelvic health.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPT, Global Health Perspective Elective
University Of Puget Sound
11.2023 - Current
- Discuss relevant articles pertaining to less privileged countries in journal club monthly meetings
- Attended service trip to Guatemala 3/8/24-3/17/24 and provided PT services to pts at various clinic locations.
Swim Coach
Valley Aquatics Swim Team
08.2022 - Current
- Assist children from the ages of 8-16 improve their knowledge and skills of the 4 major strokes, learn how to compete in swim meets and be on a team, as well as develop a strong work ethic.
Caregiver
Self Employed
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Caregiver for a woman diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
- Assist her with daily walks, AD navigation/fitting, as well as 30 min of PT
- Help with bathing, dressing, and cleaning.
PT Aide
PHYSIO Performance And Movement
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist PT's with any given task at hand (cleaning, writing notes, etc)
- Welcome clients into the clinic and demonstrate exercises/correct form prn
- Edit and post relevant videos to social media.
Personal Trainer
The Refinery
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop individualized workout plans for each client based on their goals, assess progress and help each client achieve the level of fitness they desire.
Academic Tutor
New Mexico State University
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Tutor undergraduate students in the subjects of statistics, calculus, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physics.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Puget Sound
05.2025
B.S. in Kinesiology, B.A. in Psychology -
New Mexico State University
05.2022
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School
06.2018
Skills
- Responsible
- Dependable
- Good communicator
- Personable
- Attention to detail
- Conversational Spanish
Certification
- CPR/AED: Expires 09/23/25
- Lifeguarding/Emergency Oxygen: Expires 05/29/24
- Otago Exercise Program: Falls Prevention Training
Activities
- UPS Neuro Onsite Clinic SPT: Jan 2024-present
- SPTA Social Media Coordinator: Jan 2023-Jan 2024
- NMSU Swim & Dive: 2018-2022
- Kinesiology Club Activities Coordinator: 2021-2022
- Student Athlete Athletic Committee Vice President: 2021-2022
- Psi Chi Treasurer: 2021-2022
References
- Suzanne Rychlik, Owner of Valley Aquatics Swim Team, 253-241-4827
- Dr. Becky Rucker, Owner of Physio Movement and Performance, 253-988-8962
- Marci Salinas, NMSU Tutoring Center Coordinator, 575-640-6051
- Janine Swanson, Pt with Parkinson's Disease, 562-305-0388
Timeline
SPT, Global Health Perspective Elective
University Of Puget Sound
11.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Self Employed
05.2023 - 09.2023
PT Aide
PHYSIO Performance And Movement
05.2023 - 08.2023
Swim Coach
Valley Aquatics Swim Team
08.2022 - Current
Personal Trainer
The Refinery
08.2021 - 05.2022
Academic Tutor
New Mexico State University
01.2021 - 05.2022
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Puget Sound
B.S. in Kinesiology, B.A. in Psychology -
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School