Committed Occupational Therapy Student with background in therapeutic intervention, patient assessment, and development of treatment plans. Showcased ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining patient-centric focus. Demonstrated strong communication skills and commitment to continuous learning within the field of occupational therapy. Previous work experience emphasized compassion, understanding, and practical application of theoretical knowledge to improve patients' quality of life.
Experience with Testing:
(not limited to, but including)
• 10-Meter Walk Test
• 4-Stage Balance Test (Static and Dynamic)
• Beery VMI
• Convergence Testing
• Functional Reach Test
• H Test for Visual ROM
• Heel-to-Toe Test
• Light Touch Test
• Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
• Proprioception Testing (Active/Passive Joint Repositioning)
• Range of Motion (ROM)
• Romberg Test
• Sharp/Dull Test
• Stereognosis
• Temperature Perception
• Timed Up and Go (TUG)
• Visual Fields Test
Knowledge of Following Testing:
(not limited to, but including)
• Activity Card Sort
• Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile
• Ages and Stages Questionnaire
• ARC Self-Determination Scale
• Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)
• Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III)
• Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2)
• Developmental Test of Visual Perception
• Evaluation Tool of Children’s Handwriting (ETCH)
• Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS)
• Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)
• School Functional Assessment (SFA)
• Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing (SIPT)
• Sensory Profile 2
• Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS)
Relevant Projects and Research:
• Completing Critically Appraised Paper on Fieldwork-Specific Accommodations Among Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students Research
• Conducting Satisfaction Survey on Fieldwork-Specific Accommodations Among Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students Research through Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approvale
Leadership & Memberships
• Vice President, Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) (2024–Current)
• Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK) (2020–Current)
• Eta Iota Chapter of Tri-Alpha Honors Society (2024)
• Penn State WC Chapter of American Association of University Women (2022–2024)
• Alpha Omicron Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (2021–2022)
• STEP-UP (Support Treatment Enforcement & Prevention) Club (2021–2022)
Upcoming Activities & Events
• The Kinetic Chain Approach in Upper Limb & Hand Therapy - 2 Day Workshop (Fall 2024)
• Interdisciplinary Professional Event - Stroke Patient Case Study and Simulation (Spring 2025)
• April 2025 AOTA Philadelphia Conference (Spring 2025)
Ongoing Activities
• Face/body paint & Henna artist, Funtastic Faces (04/01/17–Current)
• 5K Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Patients, PCFLV (2020–Present)
Academic Achievements
• Dean’s Honor List, Penn State (2022–2024)
• Dean’s Honor List, LCCC (Fall 2020–2022)
Past Activities & Achievements
• Help train search & rescue dogs, K9 Research & Rescue Training (2018)
• Advanced Jewelry and Metalwork non-credit, Penn State University, Lehigh Valley Campus (2016, 2017)
• Helped younger children in need of additional support, After School Arts Program through Parkland High School for Parkland Middle School (2016)
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