MSOT, OTR/L

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Tzu-Wei Shao (Amy Shao), MSOT, OTR/L

Mobile: 718-***-****

E-mail: adl7hk@r.postjobfree.com

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Road, Flushing, New York 11355, USA

OBJECTIVE

A compassionate occupational therapist dedicated to maximizing client’s potential skills and using evidence-based approach to achieve high quality outcomes. EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (May. 2019 - Apr. 2020) Degree: Post-professional Master of Science Major: Occupational Therapy GPA: 4.0/4.0 National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan, Taiwan (Sep. 2014 - Jun. 2018) Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Occupational Therapy GPA: 3.9/4.0 WORK EXPERIENCE

School-Based Occupational Therapist, New York City, NY (Dec. 2020 – Current)

Assisted in IEP goal development and gave professional input determining student progress

Worked with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay, and focused on increasing ability in educational environment

Conducted regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to Occupation CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP

UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA (Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2020) Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (Occupational Therapy Student)

Developed intervention plan and implemented transfer skills in stroke, spinal cord injury and brain injury units

Completed documentations and participated in multidisciplinary communication UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA (Sep. 2019 - Dec. 2019) Acute Care (Occupational Therapy Student)

Collaborated with conducting interviews and evaluations with supervisor

Completed documentations and created/updated goals for patients CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Internship / Level II Fieldwork) National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (Jan. 2018 - Apr. 2018) Pediatrics (Intern)

Evaluated cases and relationship practices with patients

Developed treatment plans and group therapy with supervisors National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan (Oct. 2017 - Jan. 2018) Physical Medicine (Intern)

Evaluated cases and set treatment plans with supervisors

Conducted activity analysis, activity design, modality design, and home visit Fu-Chung Occupational Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan (Sep. 2017 - Oct. 2017) Psychiatry (Intern)

Developed therapy plans to help patients return to workplace

Prepared patient charts, evaluation reports and presentations 2

Taipei City Hospital, Songde Branch, Taipei, Taiwan (Jul. 2017 - Aug. 2017) Psychiatry (Intern)

Developed group therapy plans for patients

Conducted individual interviews and evaluations; set treatment plans with supervisors CLINICAL PROJECTS AND SCHOLAR ACTIVITIES

Hand-Combined Conference, Tainan, Taiwan (Jan. 2018)

Discussed a hand injury of a client with the plastic surgery department at National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Presented the client’s assessment results before and after OT interventions, and reviewed a research paper’s management

Product Analysis and Modification, Tainan, Taiwan (Nov. 2017)

Modified clothes hangers into hair dryer hangers to facilitate one-hand skill in ADL

Analyzed the actions when using the product and compared the advantages to other products Seminar in Interpersonal Communication with Older People with Dementia, Tainan, Taiwan (Oct. 2017)

Supervised by Dr. Huang Pai-Chuan, expert in elderly population rehabilitation

Presented literature reviewing “Which Communication Skills Can Enhance the Success Rate from Person to People with Dementia?”

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

NCKU Outstanding Student for the Academic Achievement in the School Year 2016-2017 NCKU Outstanding Student for the Academic Achievement in the School Year 2015-2016 LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

New York State Occupational Therapist [License # 025097] National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, INC. OTR [Cert # 442305] Occupational Therapist Certification in Taiwan (Jul. 2018) CarFit Senior Driving Training (Oct. 2019)

Aging Wisdom Geriatric Sensitivity Training (Aug. 2019) American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Program (May. 2019 - May. 2021) VOLUNTEER WORK

Good Shepherd Social Welfare Foundation, Tainan, Taiwan (Sep. 2016-Jan. 2017)

Gave occupational therapy assessments and care to children The Tainan Young Men Christian Association, Tainan, Taiwan (Apr. 2016- Jun. 2016)

Prepared curriculums with teacher for elementary students who have ADHD

Conducted class activities as assistant to the teacher The Nursing home in Yungho Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan (Sep. 2014-June 2015)

Prepared entertaining events for the elderly

LANGUAGES

Mandarin

English

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