Rachel Mecalianos

Education

1033 Danby Rd, CA 180-02D, Ithaca, NY, 14850

rmecali1@ithaca.edu (631) 220-4839

Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

B.S. Gerontology May 2015

B.S. Occupational Science
May 2016

M.S. Occupational Therapy
May 2017

Honors: HS&HP Deans List Spring 2013, H&S Deans List Fall 2013

Work 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 whove 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 Department

Leadership

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 2012-2013

Volunteer 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 Alzheimers Fall 2013

Certifications

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