KAITLYN N. ANDERSEN

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Mobile: 732-***-****● Email: ac6hxu@r.postjobfree.com ● LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-andersen-3b9474a7/ CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a job as an Occupational Therapist (Registered/Licensed) EDUCATION:

Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY

Master’s of Science, Occupational Therapy June 2016-May 2018 GPA: 3.7

The University of Delaware Newark, DE

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Concentration: Exercise Physiology August 2012-May 2016 Minors: Disabilities Studies & Health, Physical Activity, and Disabilities Minors Honors and Awards: Dean’s List (Spring 2015, Spring 2016) Watchung Hills Regional High School Warren, NJ

Honors and Awards: Honor Roll, Bob Beckert Optimism Award, Lion’s Club Scholarship September 2008-June 2012 SKILLS:

Occupational Therapy, AOTA Membership (Student Membership), Adult/Pediatric/Infant First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, Positioning skills, Creativity, Initiative and problem-solving abilities, Interpersonal connection, Dependability, Patience, Empathy, Strong observational skills, Teamwork, Team leading skills, Communication skills, Management skills, Public speaking, Computer skills (Mac and Windows), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Friendly and outgoing personality RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc. Fieldwork Level II Internship, Fieldwork Student January 2018-April 2018

Pediatric rotation in Middlesex & Franklin Township school districts Somerset, NJ

Middle school & high school students ranging from 8-21 years old with variety of diagnoses Shorrock Care Gardens, Fieldwork Level II Internship, Fieldwork Student May 2017-August 2017

Completed adult/geriatric rotation in sub-acute rehabilitation center with skilled nursing & memory unit Brick, NJ Fieldwork Level I Internship, Occupational Therapy Student Fall 2016-December 2017

Exhibited proficiency in pediatric rotation: Salvation Army Day Care, Infant Room, Thrive by Five Playgroup Syracuse, NY

Demonstrated competency in adult rotation: Welch Terrace, Villa Scalabrini, St. Mary’s Apartments Hearing Voices Training, Attendee, Le Moyne College November 2016

Experienced what it is like to live with Schizophrenia Syracuse, NY Tina Champagne Sensory Integration Training, Attendee September 2016

Attended a two day lecture held by Le Moyne College with Tina Champagne Syracuse, NY

Educated about sensory integration techniques in a variety of settings Research Assistant, University of Delaware, Bob Carpenter Center April 2016-May 2016

Analyzed and coded data for ACCEL project under Dr. Iva Obrusnikova Newark, DE Fellowship Village Rehabilitation Clinic, Volunteer: 97 hours Summer 2015

Observed and assisted occupational therapist with clients in geriatric setting Basking Ridge, NJ Sports Club for You, Instructor: 40 hours Spring 2015

Empowered children with/without disabilities playing several sports in an inclusive setting Newark, DE Introduction to Adapted Physical Education, Teacher’s Assistant: BHAN342, University of Delaware Spring 2015

Oriented students fieldwork experience and proctored/graded class work & exams Newark, DE C.E.R.T.S. Adult Action Center, Volunteer: 32 hours Winter 2015

Supported and assisted OT with participants in ADLs, purposeful activities, and therapy for ages 21+ years Newark, DE Summit Medical Center, Orthopedic/Accelerated Hand Therapy, Volunteer Summer 2014

Office consult hours: 95.5 hours, Surgery Center hours: 30 hours, Accelerated Hand Therapy: 8 hours Summit, NJ

Created and executed self-made student clinical rotation

Shadowed in pre-op, post-op, and surgery. Follow patients to hand therapy with CHT, OTR/L Stepping Stones, The Arc of Essex Country, Volunteer: 49 hours (2013), 48 hours (2012) Winter 2012, Winter 2013

Assisted in early intervention program with children diagnosed primarily with Down Syndrome/ASD Roseland, NJ

Abetted/observed school occupational therapist with one-on-one appointments ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS:

Student Occupational Therapy Association, Le Moyne College Secretary September 2016-May 2018

Take SOTA meeting and event attendance. Record and shares meeting minutes. Syracuse, NY

Act as the main communication source between the Executive Board and SOTA members Free From Falls, Volunteer September 2017- December 2017

8 module program with National MS Society to increase education of fall risk for MS patients Syracuse, NY American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Attendee March, 2017

Attend AOTA Centennial Conference Philadelphia, PA Occupational Therapy Club, General Member Fall 2012-May 2016

Raised awareness of what occupational therapy is and application process Newark, DE YesUCan Extension Program, General Member Fall 2014-May 2016

Actively participated in UD chapter of national organization that works with people with disabilities Newark, DE

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