Rachel Mecalianos1033 Danby Rd, CA 180-02D, Ithaca, NY, 14850

rmecali1@ithaca.edu (631) 220-4839EducationIthaca College, Ithaca, NY B.S. Gerontology May 2015 B.S. Occupational Science May 2016 M.S. Occupational Therapy May 2017 Honors: HS&HP Dean’s List Spring 2013, H&S Dean’s List Fall 2013Work ExpEriEncE Level I Field Work: McGraw House, 221 Geneva St, Ithaca, NY Fall 2014 • Participated in a range of recreational activities with older adults DANA Intern: Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Summer 2014 • Developed a webinar for frontline workers to train elderly patients in a Pain Self-Management Program • Researched the Physical Therapy Program by surveying and analyzing data from 100 patients from the Visting Nurse Service of New York Adult Occupational Therapy Clinic: Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Spring 2013 - Fall 2013 • Treated clients under supervision of an OTR/L and graduate OTS Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic: Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Spring 2013 - Fall 2013 • Observed a client and developed the Home program upon their discharged • Compiled all the “info blasts” together in a reference book Center for Life Skills: Longview, 1 Bella Vista Dr, Ithaca, NY Fall 2013 • Engaged in meaningful activities with patients who’ve had a stroke • Implemented “White Elephant Gift Exchange Program” under SLPA and TR programs Recreational Assistant: Longview, 1 Bella Vista Dr, Ithaca, NY Fall 2013 • Planned and led meaningful acitivites for elders i.e. “Life Stories Reminiscing Program” Internship: John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, 75 N Country Rd, Port Jefferson, NY Summer 2013 • Researched, developed, and implemented a driving rehabilitation program with the Director of the Occupational Therapy DepartmentLEadErship Sigma Phi Omega - National Gerontology Honors Society Vice President 2014-2015 Ithaca College A.G.E.S. Vice President 2014-2015 Occupational Therapy Club Fundraising Chair 2013-2014 Autism Awareness Special Events Chair 2013-Present Ithaca College Sinfonietta Manager 2012-2013 Occupational Therapy Class Freshman Representative 2012-2013VoLuntEEr Work New Directions Cello Festival at Ithaca College Summer 2014 Autism Awareness Walk at Ithaca College Spring 2014 Relay for Life at Ithaca College Spring 2014 Making Milestones Sensory Gym Summer 2013 Project Generations at Ithaca College Spring 2013 Runner for Walk for Alzheimer’s Fall 2013cErtifications Water Safety Instructor - January 2016 Life Guard/CPR/First-Aid - February 2015 CITI: Students Conducting Research - February 2015 Facilitating Communication and Social Intervention: Implications for Theory of Mind Assessment and Intevention in Autism Workshop - February 2015