Current Address:

1421 E Gaylord St.

Mt. Pleasant, Mi
48858

Marie R. Mets, SPT

E-mail: mrmets@mtu.edu
Phone: (586) 337-6235

Permanent Address:
61075 Miriam Dr.
Washington, MI
48094

OBJECTIVE:
EDUCATION:

WORK
EXPERIENCE:

Employment as a certified Doctor of Physical Therapy

Michigan Technological University (MTU), Houghton, MI

Exercise Sciences graduating May, 2015

Minor: Psychology (in the process of declaring)

Cumulative GPA: 3.64, Departmental GPA: 3.69
Central Michigan University (CMU), Mt. Pleasant, MI

Doctoral Program of Physical Therapy- Graduating May 2018

Physical Therapy Clinical Internship, MidMichigan Health- Clare (May 16- June 23, 2016)

Observe Physical Therapist for first 2 weeks

Took over ~50% of physical therapists caseload including treatments, evaluation,

diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, modalities, home exercise plan, and discharge
Student Athletic Trainer Internship, Portage Health (January 2013- May 2015)

Assisted in practice and game coverage for Michigan Tech Varsity Football 2013/14 season
(also assisted with Varsity volleyball, hockey, basketball and cross- country), team travel

First aid provider-CPR certified

Assisted in rehab and therapeutic treatments (stretch, modality), ultra sound and heat
stimulation, injury assessment and basic tapes

Completed paperwork, organize/clean athletic training room

Mentor new interns

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation, Houghton/Hancock, MI (Spring 2014)

Shadow physical therapists in four settings including in-patient, out-patient, hand therapy
(OT), and pediatrics for a total of 34 hours.
Research Assistant, Applied Human Physiology Lab, Houghton, MI (Summer 2013-Spring 2014)

Researched the Influence of Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness on Cross- Country Mountain Bike
Performance with Dr. John J. Durocher

Anthropometric testing with adolescent, elite athletes (ages 14-18)

Used cycle ergometer for VO2 Max, Wingate, and Modified Wingate testing

Preparing for upcoming Poster Presentations for Spring 2014

Campus Tour Guide, Michigan Tech Admissions, Houghton, MI (Fall 2013 Present)

Lead perspective students and their families on campus tours, explain detailed facts about
the university and provide the student perspective of campus life.
Facility Staff Member, MTU Animal Care Facility, Houghton, MI (Fall 2012 semester)

Provided general care for laboratory animals (rats, mice, and rabbits) used in research

Changed animal cages, and kept the facility sterile

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fellowships:

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship MTU, Summer 2013

Awarded $3,300 to research the Influence of Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness on CrossCountry Mountain Bike Performance
Kinesiology Department Brochure

Selected by staff to collaborate in creating/editing the departmental brochure describing

internship opportunities in the area of Student Athletic Training
MTU Academic Honors and Scholarships

Deans List Spring and Fall 2012, Spring and Fall of 2013

Michigan Technological University Presidential Distinction Scholarship

Kinesiology Department Leadership Award 2013, Michigan Tech Student Fund

Phi Sigma Research Award 2013, MTU

Michigan Tech Athletic Scholarship/Varsity Track/ 2011-2012

EXTRACURRICULARS:

Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society, MTU, Member (Fall 2013 - Present)
Theta Chi Epsilon Sorority, MTU, Member (Spring 2013 Present)

Pan-Hellenic Council Representative

Assistant Public Relations Chair- planning and implementing sorority recruitment events

Participated in Philanthropy Events for Susan Hall Wheatlake Cancer Foundation

(Mr. MTU, bake sales, Penny Wars and Roses for Renovation)

Volunteer Community Service: Michigan Organ Donor Registry, Tails and Trails, Kids
Carnival, Make a Difference Day
Relay For Life Committee, MTU 2013 and 2014

Helped organize the 24- hour event

Negotiated a deal with Michigan Tech Union Board to donate $100 in exchange for
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Supervised check-in, hourly games, and participant engagement

Varsity Track, MTU, 2011-2012 season