Michelle Weidner

PERSONAL Strong experience in working with special needs and non-special needs children and facilitating their activities.
STATEMENT Strong ability to enable a positive and encouraging environment while maintaining the professional goals of the
organization. Flexible, focused, and can work with diverse groups. Solid experience in public facing roles. Ability to
balance academic knowledge with practical experience.

Pacific University
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy August 2015-August 2018

University of Portland August 2011-May 2015

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Spanish
Neuroscience Minor
University of Granada, Granada, Spain (Study Abroad) August 2013-December 2013

INTERNSHIP
Willamette Falls Hospital April 2018-August 2018
EXPERIENCE
Oregon City, OR
16 week doctoral internship in acute care and program development for the
child and adolescent psychiatric unit.

Salmon Creek Pediatric Rehabilitation August 2017-November 2017

Vancourver, WA
12 week internship in an outpatient facility working with pediatric population.
Carried full caseload of patients. Experience in neonatial intensive care unit.

Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon May 2017-July 2017

Portland, OR
12 week internship in an inpatient rehabilitation facility working with stroke population.
Carried full caseload of 4-6 patients. Participated in multidiciplinary team.

Lake Shore Elemntary School February 2017

Vancouver, WA
Assisted in developmental skills classroom and a special education preschool classroom.

Learning Years January 2017

Hillsboro, OR
Planned and lead groups for 2-3 year olds and 5-6 year olds.

Oregon Health and Sciences University October 2016

Portland, OR
Assisted in acute care on the neuro floor.

Rosewood Assisted Living September 2016

Hillsboro, OR
Lead groups and performed assessments.

Washington Community Corrections Center May 2016

Hillsboro, OR
Planned and lead leisure groups for the general male population.

Community Mental Health January 2016

York, England
Participated in Converge program. Visited The Retreat, private hospital for treatment of mental health needs.
Learned about the William Merritt Center for mobility services. Visited a medium secure mental health hospital.

RELATED Teacher Assistant- Pacific University January 2018-March 2018

EXPERIENCE Portland, OR
Responsible for assisting professor in the Older Adults course for second year graduate students. Supported
professor in grading assignments, creating assignments, and developing lab classes. Assisted students with
questions regarding the course.

Medically Fragile Children Center - Aquatic Therapy Assistant January 2013-August 2015
Portland, OR
Responsible for assisting Occupational Therapists with special-needs children activities. Responsible for facilitating
specific exercises catered to each child based on their needs. Experience with assisting Occupational Therapists
with aquatic therapy sessions.

Caregiver–Private Employer January 2015-Present

Portland, OR
Assist child with special needs with daily activities. Assist child in physical therapy sessions on land and in the
water. Assist child with toileting.

Geriatrics Volunteer –Innovative Services NW October 2014-May 2015

Vancouver, Washington
Assist the art therapist and personal care aides with the adults. Responsible for setting up and leading activities.

Occupational Therapy Assistant – Advanced Pediatrics Therapy June 2014-November 2014

Portland, OR
Assisted occupational therapist with therapy activities. Administrative support for the occupational therapists.