Allison Wierda Doctor of Physical Therapy @ 231.730.2604 @ wierdal1 3@gmail.com EDUCATION Central Michigan University Doctorate of Physical Therapy Expected May 2021 Grand Valley State University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science April 2018 SKILLS + Self-Motivation + Patient * Collaboration + Time Management + Leamer + Problem Solving + Communication PROFILE: Creative and enthusiastic new graduate excited to learn and grow as a pediatric physical therapist. Experience in Early On and school based physical therapy. Passionate about increasing a child's independence. EXPERIENCE Outpatient Orthopedic Rotation: Spectrum Health + Diverse orthopedic population. Including small exposure to pediatrics * Created home exercise programs and ensured proper body mechanics through cues ‘+ Implemented manual therapy and therapeutic exercise techniques into treatment sessions ‘School Based Rotation: Newaygo County RESA * Hands on physical therapy intervention with pre-school to high school aged children in school environment + Early On intervention with birth to 3 years in home focusing on developmental delays * Collaborated with multidisciplinary team creating a plan of care for the child Internship: Helen DeVos Healthy Weight Center * Educated children about the importance of making healthy choices * Created and led biweekly exercise classes for pediatric patients and their family * Executed exercise testing and collected measurements COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MOVE for Heal * Scaled exercise difficulty to best challenge patient with Parkinson's Disease + Engaged participant physically and cognitively Hands for Health: Marketing Representative (Co-chair) * Collaborated and created advertisements for pro bono clinic + Managed website and social media pages Hands for Health: Student Clinician + Enhanced quality of life and relieved pain through manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in pro bono clinic + Developed and updated home exercise program weekly according to patient's progress