Rachel Witt
Kansas City
Summary
Committed and prepared professional delivering top-notch results in all responsibilities. Focused on developing individuals into confident leaders. Valuable team player executing tasks diligently, providing insightful feedback, and seeking constructive criticism for personal and professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Duties: Dissect human cadavers for instruction prior to lab sessions 3 days per week, guide first-year physical therapy, athletic training, and nurse anesthesia students in dissection techniques, hold independent tutoring hours outside of lab time, and help set up & grade lab exams.
Field Artillery Officer
Kansas Army National Guard
05.2021 - Current
- (2021-2023) Firing Platoon Leader, B Battery, 2-130th Field Artillery Regiment: responsible for platoon operations including reconnaissance and selection of occupation position, tactical movement, firing position occupation, survivability actions, training, and situation reporting to higher and adjacent headquarters. Morale, welfare, readiness, safety, and discipline of the platoon were baseline responsibilities. Deployed to CENTCOM in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Spartan Shield September 2022-April 2023.
- (2023-2024) Battery Operations Officer, B BTRY, 2-130th FAR: responsible for ensuring the maintenance of equipment, planning and coordinating battery level training, supervising the battery operations center & the fire control section within it, and coordinating logistical efforts.
- (2024-Current) Plans Officer, 35th Infantry Division Fires Cell: Responsibilities include collaborating in strategic planning and coordination of integrated fire support across large-scale operations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver precise targeting solutions and mission-aligned effects in complex, high-tempo environments.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Duties: Create learning activities, write exams, fill in for lecturing when the professor has other duties, present clinical applications to anatomy, and grade exams/quizzes for a 460-student anatomy lecture class. The previous two semesters, I led two anatomy observation lab sections, created and graded quizzes and exams, and taught gross anatomy to 40-50 students with the assistance of three undergraduate TAs under my direction to ensure content is taught correctly. One semester, I led three physiology lab sections of 14 students each, answering their questions on lab procedures and interpretation of results, and grading and providing feedback on lab reports.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas Human Anatomy Dissection & Observation Lab
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Duties: Direct students on dissection techniques, educate students on gross anatomy; prepare, preserve, and dissect cadavers; conduct special dissections (i.e. shoulder joint, brachial plexus, lung prosections, gastrointestinal vessels, etc.).
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS05-2026
B.S. Exercise Science -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2021
Skills
- Adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Reliable
- Visually inclined
- Excellent fine motor skills
- Pedagogical strategies
- Problem-solving
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel functions
- Photoshop and Lightroom experience
- Extensive experience in DSLR photography
- Spanish (3 years)
Accomplishments
Planned and supervised a 3-day multinational army training exercise in a foreign country, contributed to the education & professional development of over 500 undergraduate and graduate students, and helped treat over 20 patients with orthopedic or neurologic injuries under the direction of licensed physical therapists.
Certification
Telehealth Certificate
- Earned best practices and tips covering ethical and regulatory considerations, administration and marketing, technology, and clinical application regarding telehealth services
Basic Life Support (Expires June 2028)
- Certified in CPR, AED use, and emergency response techniques for adults, children, and infants, with emphasis on maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation until advanced care arrives.
Timeline
Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas
08.2023 - 05.2025
Field Artillery Officer
Kansas Army National Guard
05.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas Human Anatomy Dissection & Observation Lab
08.2018 - 05.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Kansas Medical Center
B.S. Exercise Science -
University of Kansas
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