Rachel Sitek

59 Wolfinger Way Binghamton, NY 13904 * rsitek1@ithaca.edu * (607) 644-5681

Education
Ithaca College, Ithaca NY
August, 2011-Present
Bachelor of Science
Therapeutic Recreation (December, 2015)
Work Experience
Weis Markets
June 2012-Present
Cashier
Binghamton, NY
Worked as a cashier helping costumers with their questions as well as bagging groceries and
taking payment. Helped train employees and stock shelves as necessary.
Southern Tier Podiatry
December, 2012- Present
Office Assistant- as needed
Vestal, NY
Helped the doctor by answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, checking patients in
and out, and other administrative tasks.
Worked with Electronic Medical Records
Leadership Experience
Service Learning I Fieldwork
January, 2014- May, 2014
Longview: Assisted Living Facility
Ithaca, NY
Assisted the recreation staff with the implementation of various activities and programs.
Promoted resident participation in leisure involvement.
Center for Life Skills
September, 2014-Present
Student Clinician
Ithaca, NY
Worked with clients who have had strokes to reach a variety of goals including physical,
cognitive, and emotional goals.
Facilitated both individual and group recreation therapy sessions under the supervision of a
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Recreation and Leisure Studies Club
November, 2014-Present
Co-founder and Secretary
Ithaca, NY
Helped to form the bylaws as well as recruit members for the club.
Type up meeting minutes and plan community service events.
Service Learning II Fieldwork
January, 2015-Present
Office of Human Resources at Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
Assist the Benefits and Work-Life Integration department plan wellness activities for the
faculty and staff of Ithaca College.
Community Service
West Colesville Fire Company
January, 2003- Present
Binghamton, NY
Volunteer at the fire company helping with various fundraising events such as chicken
barbecues and community events such as parades and baking holiday cookies for the elderly.
Joined the Ladies Auxiliary in May, 2013
Certifications
October 2014-Present
Certified Inclusivity Assessor
Ithaca, NY
Certified through the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center at SUNY Cortland
Certified to assess recreation facilities to find the degree to which individuals with disabilities
may be able to use the facility.
Professional Organizations
New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association
March, 2015-Present
Became a member of NYSTRA in March, 2015

Co-presented a session on Mindfulness at the NYSTRA conference in April, 2015