Tricia Ankle, Ph.D., ACSM-CPT
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dr. Tricia Ankle is a dedicated educator who demonstrates academic leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, and education administration leadership and expertise. In addition to teaching subjects in health science and sports medicine, Tricia's expertise spans over two decades of hands-on experience in education leadership, research, and creating critical-thinking-focused educational curricula. Tricia is an excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Senior Educator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist & Advance Manuel Sports Therapist
TWT Health & Fitness LLC
01.2005 - Current
- Design curriculum, policies, and programs for educational programs
- Managing on-location sports conditioning, fitness services, therapeutic sports massage therapy, and exercise rehabilitation for individuals, groups, corporations, and athletes
- Customizing rehabilitation exercise programs for post-op, post-stroke, heart attack, muscular-skeletal acute and chronic pain, and post-injuries
- Collaborate with physicians by designing programs for medically supervised patients to help control diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol through nutrition and exercise prescriptions.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve overall physical health.
- Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain, and balance disorders.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.
- Integrated nutrition and exercise into lifestyle guidance for patients recovering from severe health conditions such as heart disease and weight management
Department Head Health & Physical Education
Sha'arei Bina Torah Academy
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Providing effective leadership and support to the department, contribute to the school community's overall well-being and academic success
- Design, review, and update health and physical education curricula based on established standards and best practices
- Ensure the curriculum aligns with state or national educational requirements and goals.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment among department staff.
- Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
- Oversee student assessment processes to measure learning progress and outcomes.
- Provide support and guidance to students with health or physical education-related challenges.
- Served needs of [50]+ customers daily as head of the skilled academic leader.
- Served needs of [50]+ customers daily as head of skilled [academic leader.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
Exercise Physiologist & Pain Management Therapist
Aventura Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Physician
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Managing telehealth consultations and assessments with patients to develop therapeutic wellness and pain management therapy plans
- Developing therapies for post-op recovery, sports injury prevention, and improving functional movement
- Specializing in customizing whole-body wellness programs that include manual pain management therapy, exercise, nutrition, and stress management programs
- Provide preventative care and manage care for patients with diseases and conditions such as but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions.
- Customizing manual therapies based on patient's medical history and current medical condition and in collaboration with attending physician care
- Interacted personally with patients, using communication and conflict management skills to handle routine demands.
- Managed approximately 30 daily incoming calls, emails, and faxes
Lead Academic Health Educator
Florida International University (School of Education Non-Profit Organization)
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Design curriculum, lesson plans, exams, and activities to increase students' health, fitness, and prevention knowledge
- Teaching lessons included nutrition, weight management, stress management, and cardiovascular/metabolic disease awareness
- Teach preventive measures concerning diseases and conditions affecting their community
- Introduce and prepare students for various allied health occupations and education resources with their career choices
- Prepared and delivered public presentations highlighting health education topics.
- Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
- Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Broward Country Schools
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Teaching students of various backgrounds, including alternative education, autism, ese, eh, and gifted
- Using a strength-building technique to improve students' learning and physical abilities
- Design curriculum and lesson plans in health, physical education, fitness, nutrition, and first aid
- Creating a mentally stimulating teaching environment that involves group activities, videos, presentations, demonstrations & student participation
- Implemented state and district goals, objectives, and required course modules with effective lesson planning.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Utilized biology, anatomy, and kinesiology knowledge to design safe and effective exercises.
Adjunct Educator of Health Science
Florida Career College
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Instruct & lecture medical assistants and allied health students
- Teaching courses in human disease and pathology
- Consult with students regarding academic progress, group activities, videos, presentations, and demonstrations.
- Teaching students relative health & fitness topics applicable to medical career paths
- Developed lectures to cultivate intellectual curiosity surrounding biological science, environmental concerns, and real-world concepts.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Ph.D. - Education Leadership
St Thomas University
Miami, FL08.2024
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2006
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2002
Skills
Education Administration
Education Leadership
Academic Guidance
Curriculum Development
Educational Research
Manuel pain therapist
Mind and Body Wellness
Heart Disease Prevention
Nutrition and weight management
Health & Wellness Coaching
Certification
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist
- AHA BLS Certification
- AHA AED & CPR Certification
- Yoga Meditation
- Florida Manuel Pain Therapist
- Ace Nutrition Specialist
Personal Information
Title: PhD., ACSM-CEP
Timeline
Department Head Health & Physical Education
Sha'arei Bina Torah Academy
08.2015 - 06.2023
Exercise Physiologist & Pain Management Therapist
Aventura Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Physician
08.2012 - 08.2015
Lead Academic Health Educator
Florida International University (School of Education Non-Profit Organization)
08.2006 - 08.2008
Senior Educator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist & Advance Manuel Sports Therapist
TWT Health & Fitness LLC
01.2005 - Current
Adjunct Educator of Health Science
Florida Career College
08.2004 - 01.2006
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Broward Country Schools
08.2002 - 06.2008
Ph.D. - Education Leadership
St Thomas University
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Florida International University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education
Florida International University
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist
- AHA BLS Certification
- AHA AED & CPR Certification
- Yoga Meditation
- Florida Manuel Pain Therapist
- Ace Nutrition Specialist
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