Serenity Jackson

Motivated and hard-working entry-level MOT student looking for experience in outpatient orthopedics, neuro, psych, and military-affiliated settings to develop skills as a future Occupational Therapist in a challenging and rewarding environment.

The Chapel – Ormond Beach, FL

Worship Band Leader/Guitarist/Vocalist – 07/2015 – Current

• Volunteered 500+ hours and performed as vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services to 150+ members.

Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) – St. Augustine, FL  

Treasurer –12/2022 –Current  

• Works with the Faculty SOTA Advisor to deposit funds in organization account and prepares documents for disbursement of funds.
• Creates and manages the SOTA budget using Microsoft Excel and reimburses SOTA board members using Venmo.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) USAHS Chapter – St. Augustine, FL 

President – 01/2022 – Current 

• Plans and executes events to boost camaraderie among Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy student veterans and military supporters.
• Expanded SVA membership by 95% with successful, proactive strategies and developed partnerships with related clubs and service organizations.

Social Media Chair – 09/2022 – Current

• Developed graphics and visual content using Canva for social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn.

Vice President – 09/2022 – 01/2022 

• Represented organization at SVA NatCon and other SVA events.
• Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, social events, and meetings.

Treasurer – 09/2022 – 01/2022 

• Keeps track of budget and communicates with faculty sponsor to use funds.

Decibel Church – Beaufort, SC

Worship Band Leader/Guitarist/Vocalist – 03/2021 – 03/2022

• Volunteered 125+ hours and performed as vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services to 100+ members.

Various Locations of Shadowing Hours Completed– Florida and S. Carolina 

Observer – 02/2020 – 09/2021

• Completed 110 occupational therapy shadowing hours in various settings such as a school for Autism, outpatient pediatrics, adult and older adult population, hand therapy, school therapy via Telehealth.
• Completed 32 physical therapy shadowing hours in outpatient pediatrics, adult, and older adult populations (sports injuries, joint replacements, musculoskeletal disorders, lymphedema, dry needling, etc.).

Military and Community Service Hours – Beaufort, SC

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Volunteer – 12/2020 – 04/2021

• 42 volunteer hours and 6+ Letters of Appreciation from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps: Wreaths Across America, Marine Corps Family Team Building (FTB) - MCRD Parris Island, Single Marine Program (SMP), Junior Enlisted Association (JEA), Naval Hospital Beaufort

The Paragon School for Autism – Winter Park, FL

UCF Undergraduate Research Volunteer – 01/2020 – 03/2020

• Recorded data for UCF research professor on the behavior of adolescents with Autism while they participated in a Judo Program and Nutrition Program.

Young Life UCF Campus Ministry – Orlando, FL 

Worship Leader/Guitarist/Vocalist/Percussionist –08/2019 – 12/2019

• Volunteered 40+ hours and lead 50+ UCF students in worship with music and prayer to boost undergraduate student morale and engage in religious activities.

The Chapel – Ormond Beach, FL

Children’s Ministry Volunteer – 12/2017 – 12/2018

• Volunteered 15+ hours and aided teacher with class activities, games, and Bible lessons.

Rymfire Elementary School – Palm Coast, FL 

Summer School Volunteer/Observer – 07/2018

• Volunteered 15+ hours and aided students in 3rd-5th grade with class activities to help children stay cognitively engaged.

Old Kings Elementary School – Palm Coast, FL

Volunteer/Observer – 05/2018

• Volunteered 15+ hours and tutored sixth grade students with learning disabilities on classwork to help them achieve their academic goals.

• Student Veterans of America (SVA)
• Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA)
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
• UCF Pre-Occupational Therapy Organization (POTO)
• National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)

• HeartSaver First Aid - American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support Certified (BLS) - American Red Cross

• Paid to perform the National Anthem at USAHS Spring 2023 Commencement and Hooding Ceremony to 200+ people in an audience of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy graduates, faculty, and families.
• 6+ Letters of Appreciation from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps from 2020 to 2022
• Woman’s Scholarship recipient from Grand Haven Golf Club - Spoke at Grand Haven as a guest, May 2018

Student Veterans of America (SVA) NatCon 2023

01/2023 - Orlando, FL

Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) Conference 2022

10/2022 - Clearwater, FL

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Research Conference

10/2022 - St. Augustine