Rachel Barer

NYU Langone Health, New York, NY

Rusk Rehabilitation Community Group Volunteer

June 2023 – Present

• Facilitate conversation and act as liaison to Rusk Speech-Language Pathology program Coordinator.
• Weekly group meetings with Coordinator to share information and ideas.
• Create safe space for expression, friendships, and continuous support for people with aphasia.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Rusk Rehabilitation ICAP Volunteer

June 2023 – July 2023

• Participated in annual Rusk Rehabilitation Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (Rusk ICAP)
• Assisted licensed therapists in group sessions and observed individual sessions involving behavioral treatment in conjunction with transcranial direct current stimulation.
• Created informational materials for participants and family members.
• Facilitated lunch and conversations outside of skilled intervention.
• Provided encouragement for all ICAP participants.

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

AAC Website Coordinator

September 2023 – Present

• Assist in building new websites for AAC Program at Penn State University.
• Attend biweekly team meetings to discuss project's goals and objectives.
• Transfer complex information and images to new websites.
• Experiment with different website formats and designs.
• Collaborate with peers to promote overall success of group.

Centre County Parkinson’s Support Group Volunteer

September 2023 – Present

• Attend monthly meetings for local community members living with Parkinson's Disease.
• Facilitate engaging conversations between participants, family and program workers.
• Plan activities for upcoming meetings alongside Penn State faculty.
• Create monthly newsletter recapping most recent meeting and providing relevant resources.

CRM Audiology, Purchase, NY

Student Intern

May 2023 – August 2023

• Performed hearing screenings on patients ranging from 2 months to 98 years old.
• Assisted licensed clinicians in Auditory Processing Disorder testing and diagnosis.
• Maintained patient records and other data required by practice.

Health and Human Development Honors Society, State College, PA

Member    

August 2023 – Present

• Attend biweekly meetings consisting of service events, guest lectures, and …….
• Maintain necessary GPA and service requirements

LifeLink PSU, State College, PA

Mentor    

August 2022 – Present

• Act as a mentor for students with disabilities and learning differences aiming to provide mainstream experiences.
• Attend three days a week, participating in activities ranging from tutoring to physical activity.
• Interact with program coordinators regarding students progress.

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), State College, PA

Member    

August 2021 – Present

• Attend professional developmental events and participate in service events specific to the organization
• Network with future Speech-language pathologists.

Audiology Club, State College, PA

Member                                                                                                                                

August 2021 – Present

• Spread awareness of hearing loss to the local community through services offered on campus.
• Worked alongside university staff to brainstorm and plan events for the organization.

Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, State College, PA

Head Corporate Fundraiser for THON                                                                         

August 2022 – May 2023

• Contacted and maintained communication with all corporate sponsors.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to the entire chapter.
• Participated in fundraising events for the chapter with all proceeds going towards THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the country to support children’s cancer organizations.

Member of Philanthropy Committee                                                                         

August 2021 – May 2022

• Planned and participated in various fundraising events for Kappa Alpha Thetas national philanthropy, CASA (Court-appointed Special Advocate), which advocates for children who experienced neglect or abuse
• Enforced the attendance of other chapter members

Maple Moore Golf Course, White Plains, NY

Assistant Golf Course Manager                         

May 2022 – August 2022

• Organized and created schedule of fellow employees.
• Oversaw golf course restaurant when main manager was out.
• Facilitated meetings informing staff on upcoming events

Camp Kennybrook, Monticello, NY

Camp Counselor                         

July 2018 – July 2021

• Organized daily activities for 24 14-year old children
• Consulted with parents regarding campers’ well being
• Mediated camper conflicts to promote and maintain a positive and comfortable environment

Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY

Intern and Research Assistant                          

June 2019 – August 2019

• Worked alongside a medical team researching appetite changes and weight loss in patients with diabetes
• Attended rounds and interacted with both patients and doctors.
• Collected and analyzed data, and presented those findings to other researchers and doctors in the lab.