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Ashley Chiari

Wilmington,Delaware

Summary

Second year occupational therapy student at Duquesne University. Experience in working with people with disabilities. Over three years of work experience, as well as volunteer and shadowing experiences. Acknowledged for being a reliable and responsible employee, and always maintaining professionalism in the workplace. Advocate for inclusivity in an educational environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Mentor

Duquesne University, Compass Program
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Help students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) transition into college.
  • Participate in tutoring sessions and social hangouts with students.
  • Attend class with students.
  • Advocate for students who need additional accommodations and support to be successful in college.
  • Document outcomes from tutoring and hangout sessions.

Paraprofessional

Red Clay Consolidated School District, MTP
Newark, DE
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Worked with students one-on-one on their personalized lesson plans and goals.
  • Assisted students with toileting and hygiene tasks.
  • Engaged students in environments outside of the classroom.
  • Communicated and collaborated with teachers and specialists to improve student outcomes.
  • Gained experience working with students using various forms of assistive technology.

Dining Room Server

Cokesbury Village
Hockessin, DE
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Delivered food items to tables in a timely manner.
  • Informed residents about ingredients used in menu items.
  • Cleared tables, refilled beverages, and reset table settings.
  • Checked quality of food before serving it to customers.
  • Bussed tables as needed throughout shifts.
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining area by wiping down surfaces, sweeping floors, and removing debris after meals were served.
  • Helped assisted living residents with their specific needs including reading the menu for them, and helping them walk to their seat and sit down.

Volunteer

Delaware Nature Society
Newark, Delaware
  • Attended tree planting events.
  • Assisted new and younger volunteers.
  • Helped build a community by working in teams to get the job done.

Volunteer

Emmanuel Dining Room
Wilmington, Delaware
  • Prepared food for the free lunch service for people in need.
  • Helped prepare to-go meals.

Occupational Therapist Shadowing

UPMC Mercy
Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assisted in therapeutic activities to improve hand strength of patients in rehabilitation.
  • Assisted the physical and occupational therapists in tasks, such as holding a patients walker still as the therapist helped them stand up.
  • Spoke to patients about their injuries to learn how to best help them.

Volunteer

The Charter School of Wilmington
Wilmington, Delaware
  • Gave tours to upcoming freshman and their parents. During these tours, I provided information about the school and answered any questions they had.

Shadowing Student

Milestones Therapy LLC
Hockessin, Delaware
  • Observed therapist and behavior specialist engage in occupational therapy sessions with young children.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Charter School of Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
06-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Assisting people with disabilities in physical and mental tasks
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Good communication skills
  • Responsible and trustworthy
  • Community service
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Assistive technology
  • Student support

Accomplishments

  • Deans list fall semester 2023
  • Deans list spring and fall semester 2024
  • High school NHS member

Timeline

Peer Mentor

Duquesne University, Compass Program
08.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional

Red Clay Consolidated School District, MTP
06.2024 - 07.2024

Dining Room Server

Cokesbury Village
05.2021 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Delaware Nature Society

Volunteer

Emmanuel Dining Room

Occupational Therapist Shadowing

UPMC Mercy

Volunteer

The Charter School of Wilmington

High School Diploma -

The Charter School of Wilmington

Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy

Duquesne University

Shadowing Student

Milestones Therapy LLC

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