Jenna Rae Hall

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Education Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant
(January 2014 Current)
Northland Community & Technical College, East Grand Forks,
Minnesota
Biology Major
2004 - May 2011)
Dakota

(August
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North

Major: Biology with Health Science emphasis

Minor: Women Studies

Experience
Work Experience
Direct Support Professional, Development Homes Inc., Grand Forks, ND
58201
Current)

(October 2011

Assist in life-skills training with individuals who have intellectual and

developmental disabilities.
Help adults with disabilities maintain their homes.
Engage consumers in events and social interactions in the community.

Peer Educator/Native American Liaison, Student Health Services, Health

& Wellness Peer Education Office, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks,
ND 58202
(September 2005
May 2011)

Promote healthy lifestyles within all cultures across campus.

Carry out marketing for upcoming events and activities by way of
flyers, brochures, labels, and outreach.
Present to various groups across campus on topics such as: TobaccoFree UND, HIV, stress on campus, and body image/eating disorders.
Increase awareness and involvement of health disparities affecting
American Indians within the American Indian population on campus.

Student Tutor, American Indian Student Services, Grand Forks, ND 58202

(September 2006
May 2011)

Assist students with coursework in the areas of biology, psychology,

sociology, English, and statistics.
Provide technical assistance to students when required.
Assist students by proof-reading papers.

Summer Camp Counselor, Indians into Medicine Summer Institute, Grand

Forks, ND 58202

(June 2005July 2005)

Responsible for the health and well-being of 7-10 junior high aged
girls 24 hours a day for 6 weeks.
Teachers Assistant in the mathematics course for the program.
Provided assistance to students in required coursework.

Student Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Department of

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of North Dakota Grand
Forks, ND 58202
(Fall 2005 Summer 2007)

Job Shadowing
Occupational Therapy, Heart of America Medical Center, Rugby, ND 58368
(December 2010
January 2011)

Gained practical experience by observing a variety of procedures,

including paraffin wax treatment and lymphedema wrapping
procedures on the leg and toe.
Aided OTs with elderly patients activities of daily living in order to
improve the quality of life of patients.

Occupational Therapy, Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND 58206

(June 2010 August 2010)

Participated and assisted with therapeutic activities during

psychosocial shadowing, including: playing cards, painting, and group
therapy.
Transferred patients to and from their rooms.
Provided competent assistance with patient care.
Acquired valuable hands on experience, even assisting in some
procedures.

Student Volunteer, Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND 58206

(September 2006 Spring 2007)

Assisted with feedings and supervision of hospitalized children.

Encouraged children in pediatrics to read as part of the Reach Out
and Read program.
Performed various disinfecting duties at the end of each shift.

Published Work
Yuhui Jin, Samuel Lohstreter, David T. Pierce, Jenna Parisien, Min Wu,
Clifford Hall III, and Julia
Xiaojun Zhao. Silica Nanoparticles with Continuously Tunable Sizes:
Synthesis and Size Effects on Cellular Contrast Imaging. Chemistry
of Materials 20.13 (2008): 4411-19

Leadership Experience

Occupational Therapy Assistant Club Secretary

2014-Spring 2015)

(Fall

Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

(Fall 2008 May 2011)
UND American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

Senior National Student Representative

2010 Fall 2011)
Junior National Student Representative
(Fall 2009 - Fall 2010)
Region 5 National Representative
2007 - Spring 2009)
President
Fall 2008)
Vice President
2005 - Spring 2006)
Fundraiser Coordinator
2004 - Spring 2005)

References
Available Upon Request

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