Physical Therapy High School
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COLLEEN BYERS
EDUCATION College of Charleston Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a concentration in Health Promotion,
August 2008 – December 2010
Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR
August 2007 – May 2008
HONORS College of Charleston Faculty Honors List: Distinguished
August 2009 – May 2010
Lewis & Clark Grant Recipient
August 2007 – May 2008
EXPERIENCE MUSC: Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC
Physical Therapy
Volunteer, May 2010 – Present
• Worked in inpatient care in a hospital setting in areas including geriatrics,
pediatrics, orthopedics, neurologic, acute care and wound care
• Assisted therapists in patient needs and care
College of Charleston: Office of Victim Services Charleston, SC
Volunteer, January 2009 Present
• Served as the student representative on the committee for planning No Violence, No Victims Day, Fall 2010
• Served as the student representative on the search committee for hiring a new Director of Victim Services, Summer
2010
• Worked closely with the Assistant Director of Victim Services to promote the 1 in 4 Men’s Program and to develop a
new campus organization for women called VOW: Violence of Women
• Provided statistical information to students
• Distributed informative posters throughout campus
Darkness to Light:
Preventing Child Abuse Charleston, SC
Office Volunteer, March 2009 – May 2009
• Office work in creating and organizing contact databases
• Facilitator training in Stewards of Children program
College of Charleston Health Fair Charleston, SC
Volunteer, March 2010, March 2009
• Assisted at the vision screening, height and weight, body mass
index, body fat percentage and blood pressure stations
• Served on the advertising committee to promote the fair
throughout campus
• Assisted in contacting local organizations and businesses to attend
fair
Jump Rope for Heart Charleston, SC
Volunteer, February 2010, October 2009, February 2009
• Assisted in setting up, registration and fund raising
Physical Therapy Plus St. Simons Island, GA
Shadowing, March 2009
• 10 hours of shadowing in an outpatient physical therapy clinic
Frederica Academy St. Simons Island, GA
Shadowing, March 2009
• Observed a high school health class
• Observed an elementary school physical education class
S.A.R.C.: Sexual Assault Resource Center Portland, OR
Volunteer, October 2007 – May 2008
• Certified sexual assault victims advocate
• Counseling
• Campus liaison position for Lewis & Clark College
CERTIFICATIONS CPR and First Aid
February 2009 – February 2012
Human Subjects Research Protocols
February 2009 – Present
Sexual Assault Victims Advocate
October 2007 – Present
PROFESSIONAL ACSM: American College of Sports Medicine
AFFILIATIONS Spring 2010 – Present
SCAHPERD: South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Dance
Spring 2009 – Present
WORK EXPERIENCE DanceCarolina Charleston, SC
Dance Teacher, August 2009 – Present
• Instructor for pre k combo: ballet and tap class
• Instructor for ballet technique and pointe class
• Instructor for advanced contemporary class
Sweet Peas Nanny Agency Charleston, SC
Babysitter, September 2009 – Present
• Part time babysitting for local families
Physical Therapy Plus St. Simons Island, GA
Physical Therapy Aid, May 2009 – August 2009
• Assisted physical therapists with patients
• Demonstrated and supervised patient exercises
• Prepared heat pads, ice packs, and electrical stimulation pads
Private Household St. Simons Island, GA
Nanny, May 2009 – August 2009
May 2008 – August 2008
May 2007 – August 2007
• Full time nanny for a family of three daughters
REFERENCES Dr. Michael Flynn
Professor and Chair, Department of Health and Human Performance
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29401
*******@****.***
Mrs. Robin LaRocque
Director of Victim Services
College of Charleston
67 George Street
Charleston, SC 29401
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Mrs. Elizabeth Daniel, PT
Owner of Physical Therapy Plus
2601 Demere Road, Suite A
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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