Sarah Cipollini

Compassionate Physical Therapist with a background in diverse clinical settings, including neurological, geriatric, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, patient experience, and teamwork to facilitate health improvement.

• YogASD Project Charter. Program Design Team Member, Drexel University. Develop a yoga program for students with level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder at Valley Elementary School. Conduct yoga sessions with students and provide verbal, visual, and tactile cues to enhance motor skill development, to increase imitation skills, and to improve executive functioning
• Drexel University Independent Study. Gross Anatomy Lab Manual Researcher, Philadelphia, PA. Develop an anatomy lab manual to assist students with dissections, to enhance learning of graduate level material, and to coordinate resources into a manageable system. Collaborate with mentor, team members, and students to revise final manuals for future courses
• Move2Learn Autism Lab. Undergraduate Research Intern, University of Delaware. Develop an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and techniques used to conduct Dance Therapy. Analyze and code recorded therapy sessions for accuracy and effectiveness of training techniques
• INBRE Summer Scholar.Undergraduate Research, University of Delaware. Direct weekly dance therapy sessions with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to improve academic, social, and fine motor skills in daily life. Apply various training principles to positively reinforce correct behavior within social interactions. Conducted a successful research project and participated in the UD poster symposium

• General Chemistry Workshop Leader. University of Delaware Chemistry Department, Newark, DE. Instruct weekly presentations, activities, and quizzes. Provide guidance through new material in the course to prepare for exams
• Student & Healthcare Assistant. Technological University of Panamá, Panama City. Completed rigorous Spanish courses and gained an in-depth understanding of Panamanian culture. Completed a 25-hour medical Internship, responsible for the care of patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s
• Ronald McDonald House Charities. Volunteer, Newark, DE. Interact with and assist families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Provide companionship for children hospitalized and undergoing treatment with games, crafting, and socialization

• Physical Therapist License # PT031545
• American Physical Therapy Association, Member, 2020 - Present
• Life Support Skills BLS, ALS, & PALS Certified Sep 2023