Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
University of Pittsburgh Clubs
Timeline
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Sophie Pogoda

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

  • Effective Student committed to learning, developing skills in Physical Therapy and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
  • Adept at gaining knowledge through training, observation and direct experience. Attentive, intelligent and conscientious team player. Desiring to learn procedures, processes and strategies for success in Physical Therapy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Viva Los Tacos
08.2023 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.


Respite Care Provider

The Helmer Family
05.2022 - Current

Currently work with a set of twin boys who have Autism spectrum disorder.

  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Helped children maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted children with basic activities of daily living.
  • Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid in identifying potential.

Shadowing Student

Victor Central School District
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Shadowed elementary physical therapist in a school setting.
  • Observed and participated in basic exercises for gross motor skills for third graders
  • 12 hours

Shadowing Student

Lattimore Physical Therapy
11.2023 - 12.2023

We take a hands-on approach with patients. We really listen, to learn about their injuries and their goals. We provide personal, individualized care and work hard to see our patients succeed. At Lattimore, physical therapists enjoy the work they do and bring a positive attitude to our patients’ therapy experience.

  • Observed and assisted with basic exercises for patients.
  • 10 hours

Volunteer

Maggie's Kids
07.2018 - 07.2022

This is a summer camp for inner city (Rochester, NY) children to come to the suburbs (Victor, NY) to enjoy summer camp. This program was 1 week long.

  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing children with fun and exciting activities.
  • Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.

Shadowing Student

Clinical Associates Of The Finger Lakes
10.2021 - 10.2021

Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes is dedicated to providing high quality services to children and their families. We offer a wide variety of therapeutic, educational support services to infants, toddlers and preschoolers with developmental needs including: physical therapy

  • Observed for 4 hours
  • Observed pediatric assessments

Shadowing Student

Korpiel Physical Therapy
08.2021 - 09.2021

A therapist owned private practice specializing in outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation. There expertise is varied and includes outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, sports care and pediatrics.


  • Strictly observed for 12 hours during the month of August 2021 to September 2021.

Volunteer

St. Patrick's Church
06.2017 - 06.2019

St. Patrick's Summer Bible Camp for Children

  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to children and parents..
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Education

High School Diploma -

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Victor Senior High School
Victor, NY
06.2022

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Adaptive to Changing Environments
  • Safety Management
  • Patient-Focused Therapy

Certification

  • CPR Training - March 2023-March 2025

University of Pittsburgh Clubs

Pitt Dance Ensemble - September 2022 - current

American Cancer Foundation - September 2022- current

Timeline

Shadowing Student

Victor Central School District
12.2023 - 12.2023

Shadowing Student

Lattimore Physical Therapy
11.2023 - 12.2023

Server

Viva Los Tacos
08.2023 - Current

Respite Care Provider

The Helmer Family
05.2022 - Current

Shadowing Student

Clinical Associates Of The Finger Lakes
10.2021 - 10.2021

Shadowing Student

Korpiel Physical Therapy
08.2021 - 09.2021

Volunteer

Maggie's Kids
07.2018 - 07.2022

Volunteer

St. Patrick's Church
06.2017 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

University of Pittsburgh

High School Diploma -

Victor Senior High School
Sophie Pogoda