MIRIAM FONG

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Self-directed, confident, hardworking leader: motivated to leverage education and experience toward establishing a career in the field of Kinesiology with an organization that is seeking a team player committed to supporting objectives of the organization.

Teaching Knowledge: Varying of age and ability; individual exercise and lifestyle modification program planning; from athletes to individuals living with chronic illness (cardiovascular, metabolic, orthopedic, etc) and/or injury

(MVA, work-related). Individualized exercise consultation and healthy behaviour modification. Communication & Presentation: Interpersonal skills, customer service; education advocate on exercise and healthy living behaviours. Providing information, feedback and attending to client/patient questions and concerns. Practicing motivational change talk, understanding individualized needs and educating appropriately. Computers & Administration: Proficiencies include Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint). Time-management and organizational abilities provide exceptional staff support (filing, photo- copying, medical charting, data inputting).

Research: Using SPSS 7.0, collecting and inputting data, ethics proposal writing and journal paper writing. Presented findings at the 14th Annual Bertha Rosenstadt National Undergraduate Research Conference in Kinesiology and Physical Education.

Key Strengths: Conducting physical assessments, clinical skills (using devices), teamwork with health professionals, independent worker, multi-tasking, writing progress notes (SOAP), organizational, presentation. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Diabetes Educator Certificate Program, (2016)

The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences Bachelor of Physical Education and Health, (2012)

University of Toronto – St. George Campus

Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) PENDING, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Registered Kinesiologist (2014-Present), The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario Professional Member (2012-Present), Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (2013-Present), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C/HCP, Canadian Red Cross EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Registered Kinesiologist (2018-present), Women’s College Research Institute, Women’s College Hospital Working as a health coach in a study “Avoiding Diabetes After Pregnancy Trail in Moms Program” (ADAPT-M): Feasibility of a Diabetes Prevention Program for Women with Recent Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. The objective is to evaluate the feasibility of a home-based diabetes prevention program, delivered by interdisciplinary certified diabetes educators (CDEs), and customized for post-partum women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus

(GDM).

Registered Kinesiologist (2014-present), Cardiovascular Health Initiative, Women’s College Hospital Working with a team of advanced practice nurse practitioner, physiotherapists, dieticians and social workers in a comprehensive assessment and lifestyle program for women with existing or potential heart problems.

- Clinical responsibilities (60%) include: supervision of clinical group exercise programs, consultation and orientation for exercise program entry, providing patient contact and ongoing support, patient education and ongoing monitoring.

- Personnel supervision (20%): train, supervise and evaluate exercise leaders, volunteers and students

- Program Evaluation (5%): ongoing, informal assessment of patient satisfaction

- Public and professional liaison (5%): community outreach education with respect to primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease among women

- Research (5%): clinical research to develop effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation program

- Professional development (5%): regular professional development and education Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2012-2018), University of Toronto Providing prompt and professional customer service to members through conducting strength and conditioning orientations, assisting members with proper exercise techniques on all equipment, answering member queries and educating members on established rights and responsibilities.

- Ensure and teach proper exercise technique and posture

- Document public relations and emergency situations when they arise Exercise Leader (2011-2014), Cardiovascular Health Initiative, Women's College Hospital.

- Teaching resistance training, orientation to aerobic machines and equipment; leading stretch/cool down sessions

- Exercise and lifestyle/behaviour modification education

- Creating a professional practitioner-patient relationship as an additional ‘rehab’ component; encouraging and working with patients to devise a plan to safely and comfortably transition physical activity from the hospital setting to their independent daily life.

- Individualized exercise prescriptions and progressions using ACSM guidelines.

- Clinical skills: blood pressure, heart rate measures, physical measurements (body fat, height, waist circumference)

- Writing progress notes (SOAP) for cardiac rehab patients after each visit

- Administrative duties (photocopying, medical charting, inputting research data, maintenance of gym equipment, space and restocking)

Rehab Coach (2013-2015), Rehabilitation Network Canada Inc. Sub-contract position, seeing individual clients for in-home visits. Treating mostly MVA or work-related injured clients – prescribed exercises and activities by the case manager, physiotherapist and occupational therapist.

- Main goal is to promote independency and transitioning back into normal living prior to injury.

- Occupational activities: brain stimulation activities (orientation of time and day, memory card games, puzzles, colouring, creating a daily schedule and promote independency with daily living activities)

- Physiotherapy activities: daily laps around the hallway, in-home exercise program, stretches, aquatics

- Writing progress reports forwarded to the case manager for submission to insurance companies. Kinesiologist assistant (2010-2012), North Toronto Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy In a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, message therapists and chiropractors, main organizational goal is to treat MVA and work-related injured patients.

- Carry out modalities including; interferential current, ultrasound, laser, traction treatment)

- Leading exercises and stretch classes during their wait times.

- Maintenance and organization of the clinic space. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Personal Trainer (2012-present), University of Toronto

- Plan individualized exercise programs for clients based on their goals. Research Student (2012-2013), University of Toronto/Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Under the supervision of the associate dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Health and Education, assisted a PhD candidate in a research project involving the validation of a questionnaire measuring knowledge in patients attending cardiac rehabilitation at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI).

- Wrote ethics protocol paper for submission to Research Ethics Board for approval

- Literature review of cardiac rehabilitation.

- Data collection, analysis (using SPSS 7.0).

- Presenting findings in an annual conference.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:

• Provincially qualified Olympic-style weightlifting in the 58kg female weight category

• Assistant Captain, Paddler: New College New Dragons Dragon Boat Team, University of Toronto: Canadian National U23 Mixed Team title (2013), World Champion U23 Mixed Team title (2012)

• Piano: 9th level for Royal Conservatory of Music for piano, Grade 2 Rudiments Certificate; instrumental band (clarinet) participated in classical concerts, pit band musicals and technical compositions

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