Kathryn Rich
Smithfield,RI
Summary
Dedicated graduate student in Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Masters Program at Quinnipiac University. Hardworking leader with critical and creative thinking skills striving to help others succeed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Camp No Limits
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted as an occupational therapy student in a 4 day camp for children with limb loss/limb differences and their families.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with campers and volunteers.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Teacher's Assistant
Auditory Oral Program
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided assistance with learning and management of preschool classroom during extended school year.
- Promoted language and communication skills to prevent regression in students with hearing loss.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Clinical Experience
Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Participated in a Level-II Fieldwork experience focusing on psychosocial occupational therapy services.
- Provided group and individual experiences to promote social participation and leisure among residents in assisted living and memory care services.
Tutor
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided private tutoring in individual sessions in the areas of anatomy and physiology lecture and lab.
- Collaborated with student to identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Intern
Small Steps Therapy
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided support to occupational therapy and speech-language services in outpatient pediatric therapy setting.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Created materials and educational sheets to be used by clients and families.
Sales Associate
A&J Bakery
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared baked goods for sale by adhering to allergy safe guidelines.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assisted customers with extensive knowledge of products and food allergy specifications.
Volunteer
Legacy Project
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Created memory book for clients with mild-moderate dementia.
- Built rapport with client through narrative interview process.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Hamden01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Quinnipiac University
Hamden05.2023
High School Diploma -
Mount St. Charles Academy
Woonsocket05.2020
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Professional Phone Skills
- Concept Explanation Techniques
- Communication
- Establishing Learning Goals
- Creative Thinking
- Academic Goals
- Team Collaboration
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/BLS Certified
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with major in occupational therapy and a minor in psychology, and a GPA of 3.94
- Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society Member
- Alpha Eta Honor Society Member
- Psi Chi Honor Society Member
- Dean's List Recipient: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/BLS Certified
- Dementia Friend Certification
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- HIPAA Certification
Leadership Experience
Co-Research Chair, Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society, May 2022- Present
- Assisted faculty advisors in creating, administering, analyzing, and authoring a student-run scholarly research project.
Vice President, Pi Theta Epsilon, May 2023- Present
- Organize and attend to the needs of the honor society chapter, including professional communication with faculty advisors, peers, and working professionals to form connections.
Club Sports Advisory Board Member, Quinnipiac University Dance Team , May 2022-Present
- Create professional discourse between students and Quinnipiac University leaders to improve experiences and foster growth in recreational opportunities
Head of Fundraising, Quinnipiac University Dance Team, September 2022-Present
- Plan, organize, and lead fundraising efforts as well as establish community connections through professional communication for the Quinnipiac University Dance Team,
Timeline
Volunteer
Camp No Limits
07.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical Experience
Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living
05.2023 - 06.2023
Tutor
03.2023 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Auditory Oral Program
07.2022 - 07.2023
Intern
Small Steps Therapy
05.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Legacy Project
02.2022 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
A&J Bakery
05.2020 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Quinnipiac University
High School Diploma -
Mount St. Charles Academy
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