Gracyn Millsaps
Statesville
Summary
Dedicated Kinesiology student graduating in December 2025 with a strong academic foundation in human movement, exercise science, and rehabilitation. Gained valuable clinical insight through observation hours with licensed physical therapists, fostering a deeper understanding of patient interaction, assessment, and therapeutic techniques. Experience as a private softball instructor has strengthened communication, leadership, and coaching skills. Committed to advancing into a Doctor of Physical Therapy program to apply evidence-based practices and promote optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Observation Experience
Iredell Rehab at Taylorsville
08.2025
- Observed Zachary Crabb DPT
- Observed a wide variety of patients recovering from various injuries, surgical procedures, Parkinson’s, and strokes.
Observation Experience
Carolina Rehab Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
07.2025
- Observed Caitlyn Bennett PT, DPT, CSRS, Cert DN
- Specialty: neurological, vestibular, and balance disorder
- Observed mainly geriatric patients that fell within the range of specialties the physical therapist specialized in.
Private Hitting/Catching Instructor
Self-Employed
12.2022 - Current
- Promote proper stretching, warmups, and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Provide proper softball hitting and catching instructions for girls ages 6-17.
- Ensure athletes have proper equipment and made sure it is worn at appropriate times to prevent injury.
- Offer constructive criticism to athletes to help reach goals.
- Develop professional relationships with athletes and their families to provide continuous encouragement and support.
Intern
Iredell Health System - Occupational Therapy
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Restocked facility supplies and set up treatment rooms.
- Collaborated closely with occupational therapist in creating resources that educate patients on techniques and exercises they can implement at home to complement their ongoing treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families during their treatment sessions to establish trust and comfort.
- Gathered and organized documents for the therapist.
- Developed daily journal entries based on the treatments, plan of care, and injuries being treated for each patient seen.
- Created a case study on the recovery of a surgical procedure that was commonly being treated during the time of the internship.
Team Member
Dairi-O
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Kept work areas safe, clean, and organized to promote efficiency and safety for both team members and customers.
- Developed strong customer service skills to enhance team and individual performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing orders quickly and accurately.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available for anytime additional help was needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.2025
B.S. - Exercise Science
Lander University
Greenwood, SC05.2024
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptive
- Determined and goal-oriented
- Physically active and able to stand for long periods of time
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- First Aid/CPR Certified (American Red Cross)
- Proficient in Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Excellent communication
- Organization and time management
- Coordinating and planning events
Accomplishments
- Nominee for Female Breakout Athlete of the Year at Lander University (2023-2024)
- UNCG Spiros Community Engagement Award - Softball 2025
Certification
- American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
- SLED Criminal Background Check
Timeline
Observation Experience
Iredell Rehab at Taylorsville
08.2025
Observation Experience
Carolina Rehab Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
07.2025
Intern
Iredell Health System - Occupational Therapy
04.2024 - 06.2024
Private Hitting/Catching Instructor
Self-Employed
12.2022 - Current
Team Member
Dairi-O
10.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
B.S. - Exercise Science
Lander University
Awards
- Lander University Athletics Female Breakout Athlete of the Year Nominee (2023-2024)
- UNC Greensboro Athletics Spiros Community Engagement Award - Softball 2025