Sean McDermott
Ansonia,Connecticut
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented physical therapy student with three years of educational experience seeking more hands-on knowledge as a physical therapy aide in a patient-focused multimodality physical therapy setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
Monroe, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of swimmers with mental or physical impairments.
- Explained safety rules and procedures regarding activities to patrons and guests to inform and educate.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
Student Physical Therapist
Integrated Rehabilitation Services
Enfield, CT
11.2024 - 11.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Community Mobility Clinic
Springfield, MA
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
Hartford, CT
10.2024 - 10.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Live Every Day
Enfield, CT
10.2024 - 10.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Service Net
Chicopee, MA
09.2024 - 09.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Live Every Day
Simsbury, CT
09.2024 - 09.2024
Camp Counselor
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
Monroe, CT
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
- Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science/Pre-PT (HSPT)
Springfield College
Springfield, MA12-2024
Skills
- Time Management Proficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Empathetic and Patient
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Reliable
Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist
Integrated Rehabilitation Services
11.2024 - 11.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Community Mobility Clinic
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2024 - 10.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Live Every Day
10.2024 - 10.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Service Net
09.2024 - 09.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Live Every Day
09.2024 - 09.2024
Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
05.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
06.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science/Pre-PT (HSPT)
Springfield College
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