Student Intern
Student Intern

CAITLYN FINNERTY
327 Broadwell Avenue Union, NJ � ------------
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Undergraduate student at The College of New Jersey focused on a career in Health and Exercise Science seeking practical exposure in the field of physical therapy. Eager to learn physical therapy techniques, procedures and practices, as well as expand knowledge through an internship and/or shadowing opportunity.
EDUCATION
EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: MAY 2022
HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE STUDENT, ?THE COLLEGE OF NEW
JERSEY
? Current GPA: 3.63
? Dean�s List Fall 2018, Fall 2019
? 2 Year Varsity Soccer player
GRADUATION: JUN 2018
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, ?UNION HIGH SCHOOL
? Member of the National Honor Society
? Top 6% of graduating class
? Captain of varsity soccer team
? 3 Year Varsity Soccer Player and 1 Year Junior Varsity
EXPERIENCE
AUG 2019 � CURRENT
PEER TUTOR � ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I/LEVEL II, ?THE COLLEGE OF
NEW JERSEY
? Tutor students in areas of Anatomy and Physiology I & II, delivering individualized lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
? Teach students how to study, take notes and complete test questions.
? Instruct small groups of students in key subject concepts. JUL 2019 and JAN 2020
SHADOWING STUDENT, ?UNION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
? Shadowed a DPT to learn and observe effective physical therapy approaches.
? Watched and aided in job tasks (i.e. assisting students walking up a flight of stairs, catching and
throwing objects, and walking in a straight line).

? Observed the Physical Therapist create temporary insoles aiding the student when walking.
? Assisted in supporting the students in standing and sitting properly as well as helping them shoot
a basketball into a hoop.
MAR 2017 � JUN 2018
VOLUNTEER � ?RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES (ROID)?, ?UNION RECREATION DEPT
? Volunteered with children with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome,
and Cerebral Palsy.
? Observed and participated in gym, music, and art activities directed to improve the children's
sensory and motor skills.
? Worked one-on-one with kids in need of extra support and instruction.
? Guided children through fitness courses.
? Prepared equipment, facilities and reusable supplies for each day's use and set up for special
events.
AUG 2016 � AUG 2017
VOLUNTEER � LONG TERM CARE UNIT, ?CHILDREN�S SPECIALIZED
HOSPITAL, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ
? Interacted with patients in need of companionship and emotional support. (Ages 0-18)
? Engaged in physical and occupational therapy techniques improving sensory stimulation of the
patients.
? Helped transport patients to the Physical Therapy room.
? Observed the Physical and Occupational Therapist's interactions with the patients.
? Participated in activities designing to advance the patient's sensory and motor skills.
SKILLS
? Confidence building
? Teamwork
? Leadership CERTIFICATIONS
? Educational feedback
? Concept explanation techniques
? Creative thinking
2 YEAR CPR CERTIFICATION, ?THE RED CROSS ?(RECEIVED JAN 2019) *Transcript and references available upon request