Alyssa Jacino
Kings Park,NY
Summary
Occupational Therapy student with experience in pediatric and inclusive sports therapy settings. Passionate about evidence-based interventions to promote motor skills, ADL engagement, and participation. Demonstrates leadership, mentorship, and advocacy as a SOTA member, Class Representative, and Near Peer Mentor.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Hope for Cleo Animal Rescue
01.2024 - Current
- Create social media posts and flyers using Canva for adoption events
- Assist in dog socialization, bathing, and adoption advocacy
Class Representative
Touro University OT Program
01.2024 - Current
- Advocate for student concerns and facilitate communication with faculty
- Organize study groups and enhance peer engagement
Near Peer Mentor
Touro University OT Program
01.2024 - Current
- Mentor undergraduate students in academic planning and OT applications
- Provide career guidance and serve as a positive role model
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Member
Touro University OT Program
01.2024 - Current
- Engage in networking, workshops, and advocacy to support OT education
Per Diem Associate
Blue Star Products Inc.
01.2018 - Current
- Package, label, and prepare products for shipment while ensuring quality control
- Maintain order accuracy and implement efficiency improvements
- Work both remotely and in the warehouse to support operations
Level I Fieldwork
Inclusive Sports and Fitness (ISF)
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Assist OTs and Level II OT students in an inclusive sports setting for children and young adults with disabilities
- Support individualized interventions to improve motor, social, and cognitive-behavioral skills
- Facilitate warm-ups, cardio, and structured activities
- Work with individuals with autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, down syndrome, and sensory processing disorder
Shadowing
New York Therapy Placement Services
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed school-based OT interventions in a sensory gym
- Assisted in fine motor development activities
- Organized therapy spaces, materials, and documentation
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Touro University
Central Islip, NY09-2027
B.S. - Health Sciences
Touro University, School of Health Sciences
Central Islip, NY09.2027
No Degree - Health Science, Psychology
Merrimack College, Honors Program
North Andover, MA05.2024
Skills
- Client-Centered Space Preparation
- Assistance with Treatment Materials
- Peer mentorship
- Student representation
- Team collaboration
- Canva design
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Leadership And Involvement
- Class Representative - Touro University OT Program, 2024 - Present, Advocate for student concerns and facilitate communication with faculty., Organize study groups and enhance peer engagement.
- Near Peer Mentor - Touro University OT Program (Volunteer), 2024 - Present, Mentor undergraduate students in academic planning and OT applications., Provide career guidance and serve as a positive role model.
- Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Member, 2024 - Present, Engage in networking, workshops, and advocacy to support OT education.
Certification
Infection Control, HIPAA, Hand Hygiene, COVID-19 for Healthcare Professionals and Students, QPR Gatekeeper (Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention)
Affiliations
- Student Member, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Timeline
Level I Fieldwork
Inclusive Sports and Fitness (ISF)
02.2025 - 03.2025
Volunteer
Hope for Cleo Animal Rescue
01.2024 - Current
Class Representative
Touro University OT Program
01.2024 - Current
Near Peer Mentor
Touro University OT Program
01.2024 - Current
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Member
Touro University OT Program
01.2024 - Current
Shadowing
New York Therapy Placement Services
12.2023 - 12.2023
Per Diem Associate
Blue Star Products Inc.
01.2018 - Current
B.S. - Health Sciences
Touro University, School of Health Sciences
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Touro University
No Degree - Health Science, Psychology
Merrimack College, Honors Program
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