Jose Luis Prieto
El Paso, Texas 79930
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June 12, 2012
Subject: Application for Employment
I am highly interested in working for your facility and have a great interest in joining your team. I have a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and am currently seeking a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering.
As indicated in my resume, I have extensive experience working with people of all age groups and levels of health. I have developed therapeutic movement and movement safety courses for rehabilitation, senior citizen, and cancer centers throughout the city, and relate to all of my students and patients in a very respectful and friendly manner. Moreover, I have also managed the clerical, treatment, and programming components of pain management programs, including scheduling, billing, and communication between doctors and clinics. My communication skills and ability to multitask, relative to the many aspects of a health clinic, could be of great benefit to your team.
If you find my services of interest and would like to set up an interview, please fell free to contact me at any time. You can reach me, Jose Luis Prieto, by phone at 915-***-****, or by e-mail at ********@******.****.***. If you prefer reaching me by mail, my address is 3010 Lebanon Ave., El Paso, Texas 79930. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my resume and considering me for employment.
Sincerely,
Jose Luis Prieto
B.S. Kinesiology -exercise science-
CPR/First Aid Certified
Personal Trainer
Tai Chi and Chi Gung Instructor
JOSE LUIS PRIETO
3010 Lebanon Ave.
El Paso, Texas 79930
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REHABILITATIVE & GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Center for Integrative Cancer Medicine, El Paso, Texas, January 2008-March 2009
Exercise and Movement Therapy Instructor
Teach groups of cancer patients exercises and movements with an emphasis on stress reduction, energy and strength enhancement, breathing, meditation, and internally massaging the organs and fascia through the use of movement.
Action Care Rehabilitation Center, El Paso, Texas, April 2003-2009
Clinical Exercise Specialist
Developed and taught movement mechanics for therapy and safeguarding physical injuries. Maintain daily log of activities and patient progress.
Del Sol Life Care Center, El Paso, Texas, January 2002-2007
Tai Chi and Chi Gung Instructor
Teach large groups the health systems of Tai Chi and Chi Gung. Emphasize breathing, relaxation, balance and meditation techniques. Maintain individual and group needs.
Rio Grande Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, January 2000-October 2005
Movement Safety and Tai Chi Instructor
Developed and taught movement safety and therapeutic movement mechanics in coordination with physical and occupational therapists.
YWCA, El Paso, Texas, January 2007-2011
Tai Chi and Chi Gung Instructor
Teach groups of mixed levels of health, age and expertise. Emphasize breathing, relaxation, balance, postural alignment and biomechanics. Maintaining various subgroups within a single classroom makes this a highly rewarding experience.
GERIATRIC EXPERIENCE
Oz Glaze Senior Citizen Center, Horizon, Texas, February 1996-Present
Exercise and Movement Safety / Tai Chi and Chi Gung Instructor
Teach group of seniors techniques for balance, breathing, internal massage, skeletal alignment, meditation, and relaxation. Special focuses include shoulder, spinal, knee and foot health, as well as problems associated with Parkinson’s disease.
JOSE LUIS PRIETO
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Monte Vista Retirement Community, El Paso, Texas, July 1997-September 1999
Exercise and Movement Safety / Tai Chi and Chi Gung Instructor
Developed sensitivity of teaching Tai Chi and Chi Gung at ideal pace for different groups. Focused on balance and therapeutic movement.
Grand Court Senior Living Community, El Paso, Texas, March 1997-May 1998
Exercise and Movement Safety / Tai Chi and Chi Gung Instructor
Taught small classes of seniors Tai Chi forms and exercises for balance and health. Special focuses included spinal, hip and shoulder health.
EDUCATION
University of Texas at El Paso, Fall 2000-2009
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science)
ExpertRating Global Certification, Fall 2009
Personal Trainer Certification (Expert Level)
Center for Internal Arts, El Paso, Texas, Summer 1991-Present
Tai Chi and Chi Gung