Weeblyapril 2016
Weeblyapril 2016
Weeblyapril 2016
[email protected]
(231) 670-6942
Objective:
To obtain a full-time position as a Recreation Therapist, where academic preparation, strong leadership, a lifetime
of experience, and organizational skills will add value.
Education:
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Recreational Therapy with Dutch Minor
Expected graduation date: May 2016
GPA: 3.423
Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI
Associate of Science and Arts
Expected graduation date: May 2016
Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
Expected graduation date: May 2017
GPA: 3.260
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: Expected September 2016
PATH Intl. Registered Instructor: Expected August 2016
ATRI Certified: Expected December 2016
First Aid & CPR Certified: Renewed Every Two Years
Expected Internship Experience:
Student Intern on Recreational Therapy Team, February 1-May 14, 2016
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Santa Barbara, CA
Improving skills within the APIE Process
Experience with both inpatient and outpatient facilities
Experience with adapted golf, adapted kayaking, adapted sports, and aquatic therapy
Working with patients of all ages (mainly adults), with traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, orthopedic
injury, survivors of stroke, and other disabling conditions
Organizing and conducting community events and clinics
Work Experience:
Therapy Facilitator, Tour Guide, Trainer, Spring-Fall of 2009-Present
Rainbow Ranch Inc. New Era, MI
Starting and maintaining an equine therapy program for children and adults with disabilities
Head trail guide of groups with up to 35 customers of all ages and abilities
Giving individual riding lessons to beginner and intermediate riders
Training horses from the ground up
Volunteer Experience:
Recreational Therapy Volunteer, Fall 2013-Spring 2015, 85+ Hours
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids, MI