Jamie Linker
jlinker@twu.edu Phone: (704) 910-7506
500 Inman St, Apt 68, Denton, TX 76205
EDUCATION
Texas Woman's University
Masters of Science in Kinesiology; with an emphasis in Adapted Physical Education
Expected Graduation: August 2017
Overall GPA: 4.0
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science, December 2016
Overall GPA: 3.3
East Carolina University
Attended Fall 2012 Spring 2013
Overall GPA: 4.0
HONORS
Chancellors List: 1 Semester
Deans List: 1 Semester
National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, 2013-2016
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Child Development, Biomechanics of Sport, Neuromuscular Control and Learning, Physiology of Human Performance, Sport and
Exercise Psychology, Adapted Physical Education, Human Anatomy Lab, Human Physiology, Enhancing Behavior and Performance
of Students with Disabilities in Physical Education and Sport, Assessment in Adapted Physical Education
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Corinth Classical Academy, Corinth, TX
Adapted Physical Education Teacher, October 2017-Present
Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, Chapel Hill, NC
Head Counselor, January 2014-February 2017
Demonstrated creativity in maintaining a conducive and learning-rich environment for a program containing 250 children
Assisted in designing alternate activities for ten children with psychological and physiological disorders
Facilitated monthly counselor meetings to determine group objectives and improve work environments
Aided forty children in completing homework and academic activities during the iExcel program
Funadis Caipad, San Jose, Cost Rica
Occupational Therapy Intern, Summer 2016
Assisted the Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Special Education teacher in creating program activities
Analyzed the biomechanics of patients and developed specific exercise plans to target patients problem areas
Provided assistance to the Occupational Therapist in redesigning and fixing broken or malfunctioning walking aids for the
patients
Worked alongside the Occupational Therapist to promote an adaptable and healthy home environment for the patients
parents
OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE
Brain Balance Achievement Center, September 2016 Current
Stanly Memorial Hospital Rehab Services, Summer 2015
OrthoCarolina, Summer 2015
Turning Point Services Inc., December 2013- December 2015
ACTIVITIES
Member of Alpha Phi Sorority, UNC-CH, January 2016 Present
1 in 5 Literacy Program, UNC-CH, August 2015 - Present
Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success 2014 Present
East Carolina University Club Volleyball, Spring 2013
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certified
Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children Certification
The Redwoods Group Communicable and Bloodborne Diseases Certification