Nicola Khalaf
Estero,FL
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visiting Faculty Human Anatomy & Physiology
Florida Gulf Coast University
Estero, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction on Anatomy and Physiology topics, such as cell structure, organ systems, and homeostasis.
- Assisted students in understanding difficult concepts through visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student progress by administering quizzes and tests.
- Created a positive learning environment for students to feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their ideas.
- Encouraged student participation in group discussions about anatomy and physiology topics.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop innovative strategies for teaching anatomy and physiology topics.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to help connect abstract concepts with everyday life experiences.
- Attended professional development workshops designed to improve instructional techniques for teaching anatomy and physiology content.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
Course Coordinator Human Anatomy & Physiology
Florida Gulf Coast University
Estero, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Developed course content and materials to support the learning objectives.
- Created detailed reports on course data, including attendance, grades, and feedback from students.
- Provided technical assistance to faculty in developing online course materials.
- Assisted with the design of new curricula for courses as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student enrollment in each class section offered by the department.
- Conducted regular meetings with faculty members to discuss curriculum changes and updates as needed.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from students, staff, faculty, administrators, alumni, and external partners regarding courses offered by the department.
- Assessed student progress throughout their academic programs using a variety of assessment tools.
- Compiled final grades for all classes taught by each instructor within specified deadlines.
- Oversaw implementation of any necessary changes made to existing or newly developed courses.
- Collaborated with supervisors to examine effectiveness of program and instruction.
- Planned and facilitated relevant, needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Conducted data analysis based on performance scores to develop school improvement plan.
- Designed and established an A&P-Team Canvas course for all A&P faculty and staff.
- Established course and adjunct faculty assessment tools.
Lab Coordinator Human Anatomy & Physiology
Florida Gulf Coast University
Estero, United States
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Organized the daily activities of A&P-I and A&P-II laboratory.
- Ensured that all necessary materials were available for weekly laboratory activities.
- Maintained laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Ordered lab supplies and equipment.
- Served as the point of contact for the laboratory adjunct faculty and the rehabilitation department.
- Held pre-semester and post-semester laboratory related meetings.
Adjunct Professor, Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab-I
Florida Gulf Coast University
Estero, United States
10.2017 - 08.2023
- Instruct in A&P-I and A&P-II lab and lecture
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
CEO
PhysioNetics
Naples, United States
06.2006 - 08.2023
- Founder of PhysioNetics outpatient physical therapy
- Responsible for structural plans and architectural design of the clinic
- Responsible for start-up of the corporation including strategic planning to expand patient base and referral source
- Recruit, retain, and manage a professional healthcare team
- Clinical project management
- Direct supervision of therapeutic procedures and outcomes
- Organize community outreach and marketing programs
- Establish professional working relationships with other healthcare providers and organizations to add value to the community
- Health insurance contract management and compliance with State and Federal regulations
- Clinical instructor for various physical therapy and physical therapy assistant student programs
- Facilitate branding and marketing
- Manage the financial and operational growth and development
- Evaluate, establish and deliver patient plan of care
- Continuous quality improvement and management
- Act as an ambassador for the physical therapy profession
- Collaborate with local organizations to lead a business that creates shared value.
Adjunct Professor, Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Florida Southwestern State College
, United States
01.2019 - 01.2022
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Beverly Health and Rehab
Orlando, United States
04.1995 - 08.2000
- Managed professional teams of occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapists in both an out-patient and in-patient rehabilitation setting
- Developed rehabilitation policy and procedures to meet Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization guidelines
- Established and oversea outcome measures and clinical pathways
- Created a network of physician referral base
- Established annual department budget
- Responsible for meeting department financial goals
- Implemented various interdisciplinary programs
- Participated with program management at the corporate level
- Responsible for various out-patient start-up projects
- Participated in continuous quality improvement
- Responsible for evaluation and treatment of neurologic patients including head injury, CVA, MS, and PD
Manager
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, United States
12.1993 - 04.1995
- Managed the out-patient neuro and orthopedic physical therapy department
- Updated and implemented policy and procedure in accordance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization guidelines
- Participated in department annual budgeting
- Evaluated, established, and carried out patient plan of care for neurologic and orthopedic patients
- Clinical instructor for physical therapy students
- Developed department outcome measures
- Facilitated various community outreach programs.
Education
Doctorate in Education (EdD) -
Florida Gulf Coast University
05-2026
Masters of Business Administration in Business (MBA) -
Florida Gulf Coast University
01.2014
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
University of St. Augustine for Health
01.2010
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) -
University of Miami
01.1993
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science (BS) -
University of California at Davis
01.1989
Skills
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Goal Setting and Tracking
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Continuous Professional Development
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA)
- Section on Women’s Health (SoWH)
- Vestibular Disorders Association
- United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
- American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA)
Certification
- Florida Board Certified Licensed Physical Therapist
- Certificate of Achievement in Vestibular Rehab, APTA
- Certificate of Achievement in Cervicogenic Dizziness, APTA
- Certificate of Achievement in Obstetrics (CAPP-OB) Physical Therapy by the APTA
- Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist (CERT)
- Certified ISST Schroth Therapist
- Certified Graston Technique Provider
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
- Certified Balance-Based Torso-Weighting Therapist
Presentations And Publications
- The impact of instructor-provided study guides on student academic achievement in undergraduate gateway courses, Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association International Conference, 04/13/2023, Chicago, IL, United States
- Student Voices: Frustrations and Breakthroughs of UDL in Leadership, UDLHE Digicon 2022 - A UDL Makerspace, 10/20/2022, Virtual
- Students’ perception of Learning Assistants (LAs) in an undergraduate science class, SoTL Commons Conference, 2022, Georgia Southern University
- Assessing the efficacy of online Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic, SoTL Commons Conference, 2022, Georgia Southern University
- Introduction to ISST Schroth, Florida Physical Therapy Association, 04/09/2021, Virtual
- Differential Diagnosis and Physical Therapy Management of Lumbar Instability in a Patient With Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain, Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy, 43, 2, 2019, 98–108, 10.1097/jwh.0000000000000132
- Poster Presentation of Management of Symptoms Related to Post-Operative Spinal Fusion “Adding-On” Phenomena in Idiopathic Scoliosis Utilizing Schroth Scoliosis-Specific Exercises: A Case Report, SOSORT 2019 Conference, CA
- Poster Presentation of The Effect of 5th Pelvic Correction on Postural Alignment During International Schroth Three Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy (ISST) Exercises in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, SOSORT 2019 Conference, CA
- Featured Speaker for The Multiple Sclerosis News & Views: “Physical Therapy in Problems with Walking & Movement in Multiple Sclerosis”, 2019
- Cash is King: Cash-Based Physical Therapy- Physical Therapy Products Magazine, June 2017
- Management of Low Back Pain- Physical Therapy Products Magazine, Feb. 2016
- Lower Extremity Lowdown: Braces and Orthotics in Special Cases, Physical Therapy Products Magazine, Jun. 2016
- Lumbar Instability in Pregnancy- CAPP-OB Case Report, APTA Women’s Health Section, Aug. 2015
- Featured speaker for Physical Therapy Products podcast “Using Technology to Get a Competitive Edge”, Mar. 2014
- Poster presentation of 'Reversal of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis utilizing manual therapy, myofascial release and spinal stabilization exercises: a retrospective case report' at the 2011 Florida Physical therapy Association conference
Professional Interests
- Physical Therapy Management and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and movement disorders
- Management and treatment of scoliosis
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Myofascial release and manual therapy
- Utilization of state of the art rehabilitation technology
Community Sponsorship And Volunteer
- Vice-Chair of the Board- Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida (2018-2020)
- Physician Led Access Network (PLAN) provider of physical therapy
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life annual fundraiser
- American Heart Association annual fundraiser
- Barron Collier High School Athletic Department
- Toys for Tots
- Cross Fit Games sponsor, Naples 2015
- Sponsor of Medley Jiu Jitsu of Naples World Championship Competition, Las Vegas 2019
Achievements And Recognitions
- 2019 Southwest Florida’s 25 Most Inspirational & Innovative Health Leaders Award, Cape Coral Community Foundation
- 2019 Beauty, Brains & Browns Award, E Bella Magazine
- December 2016 University of St. Augustine Commencement Graduation Keynote Speaker
- 2016 University of St. Augustine Patricia King Alumni Award
- Naples Daily News Readers Choice Award Star Champion 2015, 2018
- Naples Daily News Readers Choice Award Champion- 2013, 2014
- Earned 5th Degree Black Belt, Tiger Rock Martial Arts- 2013
- World Champion Board Breaking, Tiger Rock Martial Arts- 2013
- World Champion Sparring, Free Design Form and Traditional Forms, Tiger Rock Martial Arts- 2011
- Earned purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wolfpack- 2012
- Citrus Cup Horse Show Armature Park Harness Champion 2009
- Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show Armature English Pleasure Champion 2008, Reserve Champion Classic Pleasure 2016
- Honor graduate from FGCU School of Business
- Honor graduate from the University of St. Augustine
- Honor graduate from the University of Miami
Languages
- English
- Farsi
- German
Hobbies and Interests
- Horseback riding
- Martial arts
- Painting
- Traveling
- Competitive pistol shooting
Timeline
Visiting Faculty Human Anatomy & Physiology
Florida Gulf Coast University
08.2023 - Current
Course Coordinator Human Anatomy & Physiology
Florida Gulf Coast University
08.2021 - Current
Lab Coordinator Human Anatomy & Physiology
Florida Gulf Coast University
01.2021 - 08.2023
Adjunct Professor, Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Florida Southwestern State College
01.2019 - 01.2022
Adjunct Professor, Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab-I
Florida Gulf Coast University
10.2017 - 08.2023
CEO
PhysioNetics
06.2006 - 08.2023
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Beverly Health and Rehab
04.1995 - 08.2000
Manager
Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.1993 - 04.1995
Doctorate in Education (EdD) -
Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters of Business Administration in Business (MBA) -
Florida Gulf Coast University
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
University of St. Augustine for Health
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) -
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science (BS) -
University of California at Davis
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