RACHEL MECALIANOS

Local Address: 953 Danby Road, 180-02D Circle Apartments, Ithaca, NY 14850

E-Mail Address: Rmecali1@ithaca.edu Cell: (631)-220-4839 (

EDUCATION

MAY 2015MAY 2016MAY 2017SPRING 2013-FALL 2013

Ithaca College, Ithaca, NYBachelor of Science in GerontologyBachelor of Science in Occupational ScienceMaster of Science in Occupational TherapyDean’s List HSHP SchoolDean’s List H&S SchoolGPA: 3.5

WORK EXPERIENCE

Summer 2014

Spring 2013-Fall 2013

Spring 2014

Fall 2013

Fall 2013

Fall 2013

Summer 2013

DANA Intern-Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Developed a Webinar for front line workers to train elderly patients in a Pain

Self- Management Program Surveyed 100 Patients from the Visiting Nurse Service of New York about the

Physical Therapy program they received Input and analyzed Data

Adult Occupational Therapy Clinic-Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Treating clients under the observation of an OTR/L and graduate OTS

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic-Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Observing a client and developing the Home program upon their discharged

as well as compiling all the “info blasts” together in a reference bookCenter for Life Skills-Longview, 1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca, NY

Engaged in meaningful activities with clients who have had a stroke and planned and led the “White Elephant Gift Exchange program” under the SLPA and TR programs

Recreational Assistant- Longview, 1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca, NY Provided meaningful activities for elders to engage in and created and led the

“Life Stories Reminiscing Program”Intern-John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, 75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY

Researched and implemented a driving rehabilitation program with Director of Occupational Therapy Department

LEADERSHIP

2014-2015

2014-2015

Vice President for Sigma Phi Omega, National Academic Gerontology Honor Society, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Co-coordinate the Honor Society Induction Ceremony Volunteer at local residential communities for older adults

Vice President for A.G.E.S., Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Coordinate Volunteer opportunities for club members to participate in Fundraise for the Walk for Alzheimer’s Co-plan the Harvest Moon Dance, a Halloween Dance for seniors in the

community 2013-2014 Fundraising Chair for Occupational Therapy Club, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Planning fundraising events with local restaurants Plan club events in con-

junction with ICSOTA e-board Ran clothing order for Occupational Therapy Department

Fall 2013 -Present Special Events Chair for Autism Awareness, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Planning Walk for Autism for Spring 2014 while developing club activities

for weekly meetingsFall 2012-Spring 2014

Manger for Sinfonietta, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Set up seating for Non-music major orchestra while assisting in other tasks

that the Conductor needed.Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Freshman Representative for Occupational Therapy Class, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Organized dinners and meetings for the Occupational Therapy Freshman Class

Went to faculty meetings where I brought up concerns that classmates had and relayed what was going on with the O.T. department to the freshman class.

VOLUNTEER WORK Summer 2014

Spring 2014

Fall 2013

Summer 2013

Spring 2014Spring 2013

Fall 2012

CERTIFICATIONSExpires January 2016Expires June 2016Expires February 2015

COMPUTER SKILLS

New Directions Cello Festival, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Introduced renowned professional cellist from around the world and assisted

them in teaching their workshop Participated in workshops teaching different styles of music Performed with Ithaca College’s Cello Studio

IC Autism Awareness Walk, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Coordinated with Ithaca College Event Center to establish annual walks for

Autism Raised $500 through Autism Awareness Club all proceeds were donated to

the Youth BureauRunner for Walk For Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer’s Association

Collected donations and “ran” them to the head fundraising leaderMaking Milestones Sensory Gym, New York, NY

Shadowed pediatric PT’s, OT’s, and Speech PathologistsRelay for Life, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Raised over $100 for ICSOTA’s teamProject Generations, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Visited and read to a Hospice patient in the Ithaca Community

Water Safety InstructorLife GuardCPR and First AidCITI: Students Conducting ResearchSexual Harassment Prevention TrainingPathway Training: Suicide Awareness and Prevention WorkshopFacilitating Communication and Social Intervention: Implications for Theory of Mind Assessment and Intervention in Autism Workshop

Proficient in MS and Google Docs Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign and PhotoshopIntermediate in Spanish

AWARDS

SUMMER 2014SUMMER 2013SPRING 2013-FALL2013SPRING 2013-FALL 2013

DANA Intern for Ithaca CollegeJohn T. Mather WAVE Award for Service

Laurence S. Hill and Adrian M. Newmen’s Scholarship in the Health ProfessionsAccess Grant for Ithaca College