Faraz A Mirza, MS, OTR

**** ***** ******* ***, *******, IL 60625

773-***-**** ad4amw@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), College of Applied Health Sciences Chicago, IL Masters in Occupational Therapy December 2023

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences May 2021

● Disability & Human Development Minor; Psychology Minor; UIC Honors College Study Abroad, Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Madrid, Spain Open Campus Madrid January - March 2019

University Leadership: Health Professions Student Council (Project Grants Treasurer ’20-’23), Pre-Occupational Therapy Club (President ’20 -’21-), UIC Presidential Award (‘17-’21) Active Memberships: American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Clinical Experience

Level IIB Fieldwork Chicago Read Mental Health Center Fall 2023

● Created client-centered, evidence-based intervention plans

● Lead individual and group therapy sessions for patients across long-term and acute care units

● Spearheaded in the development and the implementation of an innovative EmWave program aimed at enhancing emotional regulation and behavioral management Level IIA Fieldwork Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago Spring 2023

● Evaluated & treated upper extremity diagnosis, developing interventions based on client’s interests & needs

● Utilized PAMs, orthoses, joint mobilization, scar massage, and patient education to optimize therapy outcomes

● Trained & competent in Epic electronic health record & documentation systems Work Experience

UIC We Can Manage (WCM) Chicago IL

Research Assistant 2020-2023

● Conducted usability testing of a new web app to support people with cancer and disabilities.

● Created a promotional video highlighting the different features of the web app

● Disseminated research findings at UIC Impact and Research Week in 2021 UIC Psychology: Introduction to Research in Psychology Fall and Spring 2022 Graduate Teaching Assistant

● Created and delivered engaging presentations on course topics to over 20 students

● Assessed essays, examinations, and participation