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ZION DIXON

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science & Health
Minor in Pre-Health Studies
University of Idaho (UI), Moscow, ID Expected May 2019

Honors and Awards:

UI Athletic Scholarship 2015- Present
UI Silver Scholarship 2015 – Present
UI Dean’s List Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Fall 2017, Spring 2018

UI Honor Roll Fall 2015-Present

SKILLS
Certification: Red Cross Basic First Aid and CPR (Healthcare Provider Level),
Habilitative Support
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal: Good Communicator, punctual, hard-working, work well with others,
willing to learn, devoted, committed, strong leader, organized, motivated

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE

Habilitative Support, Sequel Alliance Family Services, Moscow, ID September

2018-Present
 Facilitated different coping strategies for children with developmental disabilities
aged 11-16
 Organized different strategies daily to achieve the most behavioral success
 Instructed children with developmental disabilities on the proper behavior within
the community
 Maintained confidentiality of clients

Program Staff, Specialized Needs Recreation, Coeur d’Alene, ID Summer 2018

 Supervised camp activities over multiple individuals

 Responsible for vehicular transport of individuals attending the
program around the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area
 Worked as a team to ensure that office space was clean, tidy,
and safe for children

Observation Student, Periwinkle Children’s Therapy, Coeur d’Alene, ID March 2018

 Observed 364 hours of occupational therapists treating children aged 3-14 with a variety of
different developmental disorders in a pediatric outpatient setting
 Discussed different treatments and exercises that are performed on children
 with a variety of different needs
 Acquired knowledge of many different disorders, as well as different treatments to improve
these disorders in social settings and activities of daily life.

Observation Student, Life Care Center of Post Falls, Post Falls, ID June 2018
 Observed 30 hours of occupational therapy treatment in an
out-patient/in-patient setting.
 Assisted with any tasks needed to ensure a smooth treatment session

Observation Student, Moscow Mountain Physical Therapy, Moscow, ID June-July 2017

 Assisted in running a kids’ athletic class designed to develop children ages

6-12 into stronger athletes
o Prepared workouts for a class of 15 children to aid in athletics
o Encouraged and motivated children during the workout
 Observed 40-50 patients with a variety of injuries receive treatment from a
physical therapist in a rehabilitation out-patient setting
 Worked as a part of the team to complete laundry and clinic hygiene tasks

VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Moscow Special Olympics, Moscow, ID October 2018-
Present
 Directed individuals with special needs competing in events during the Moscow
Special Olympics
 Encouraged and supported individuals who were competing

Secretary of the Pre-OT/PT Club, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID October 2018-

Present
 Responsible for ensuring that meetings were well organized
 Organized notes to send to rest of the club members following meetings

Wrestling/ Football Coach, Lake City High School, Coeur d’ Alene, ID January 2016 –
Present
 Voluntarily coached student-athletes at Lake City High School in football/wrestling
 Instructed athletes on how to properly perform different techniques
 Motivated and encouraged each individual to push themselves daily
 Communicated with athletes and fellow coaches to ensure a successful practice

Student-Athlete (Division 1 FBS), University of Idaho Football Team, Moscow ID June 2015-
January 2018
 Worked as a team daily to achieve success
 Organized and managed amount of time spent toward football and school
 Motivated teammates on a daily basis
 Mentored younger players