Sarah E. WheelerP.O. Box 263, Kinderhook, NY 12106
[email protected] / Cell Phone: (518)929-9092
EDUCATIONMasters of Science in Athletic TrainingEast Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania- August 2015
GPA: 3.667Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training with minor in CoachingCastleton State College, Castleton, Vermont - May 2014
GPA: 3.425
CLINICAL ATHLETIC TRAINING EXPERIENCESCastleton State College, Clinical Experiences (2011-2014) Injury prevention, injury care, and rehabilitation of Division III collegiate athletesWomen’s Volleyball (336 hours / fall 2013)Women’s Basketball (320 hours / winter 2012-2013)Men’s Ice Hockey (248 hours / winter 2011/2012)Clinical Rotations (80.5 hours / fall 2011)Green Mountain College, Poultney Vermont (84 hours / spring 2013)Internship: Physical Therapy of Valatie, Valatie, NY (June-August 2013/177 hours)
Performed rehabilitation protocols for individuals of all ages with a wide variety of injuries.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTReturn to Play (RTP) Concussion Videos: Fall 2013
Co-developed web accessible RTP exercise video clips intended for use by public school administrators to carry out the Vermont Concussion Law. Available on the Brain Injury Association Website- School Sports Concussion Toolkit (www.biavt.org)
Spine Boarding In-service: Fall 2013 Co-presenter of spine boarding techniques for an athlete wearing protective athletic equipment.
Presented to Castleton State College Athletic Training Club members.Bachelors Senior Thesis: Athlete Burnout
VOLUNTEER WORK2015 NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Tournament
Head Athletic Trainer2014 NJCAA Women’s Tennis Basketball National Championship Tournament
Head Athletic TrainerSpartan Race Volunteer, Spartan Race, Killington, Vermont (2012)
Directed athletes, conducted inventory of apparelMentoring Program, Castleton State College (2010-2011)
Mentored youth in community; provided support and encouraged collegiate exploration Ichabod Crane Booster Club Summer Volleyball Camp, city and state (Summers 2011 and 2012)
Counselor at a weeklong volleyball camp. Taught athletes grade 3-10 the basics and skills of playing volleyball.
Feed the Hungry, The Bethany House in Troy, NY (2007-2009) Made dinners at food shelter
Marion Stegman Fund Volunteer, Kinderhook, NY (2007-present) Packed food boxes for less fortunate families during the Christmas season.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Processional and Occupational
Affairs- Athletic Training Licensure: July 2014- present American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers
First Responder-National Safety Council
MEMBERSHIPS National Athletic Training Association (2012-present)
Castleton State Athletic Training Club (2011-2014 )
WORK EXPERIENCESt. Luke’s University Health Network: May 2015 – Present
Sports Medicine: Athletic TrainerNorthampton Community CollegeBethlehem, PA 18017
Northampton Community College: August 2014- May 2015Graduate Assistant Athletic TrainerBethlehem, PA 18017
East Stroudsburg University: August 2014- August 2015Graduate Assistant Teaching AssistantTherapeutic Exercise and Therapeutic Modalities
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and RestaurantCashier at Country StoreEast Greenbush, New York (May 2012- January 2013)
SKILLS Computer proficient: SportsWare Injury Tracking System, Dartfish
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Modalities: Game Ready, Laser, Traction, Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound
Rehabilitation Protocols Therapeutic exercise
Evaluation and Immediate Care of Athletic Injuries
Strength and Conditioning
Casting and Bracing