About Me

Introduction 

I am in my second year of school at Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis. My major is Psychology Bachelor in Science with minors in Health Communication and Medical Humanities. I intend to go to graduate school for a Doctorate Occupational Therapy. With the goal to work as a pediatric occupational therapist.

My Experience and Skills 

Work:

Life and Health Sciences Internship: Pairs students with Internships to grow skills and build relationships in the professional world. 

First Year Apprenticeship: Worked under a Preps Lab at IUPUI- helping care for a genetic lab by making solutions, organizing work stations, and cleaning up previous labs. The lab needed to be ready by the time class started.  

Pacers and Racers: Working over the summer as a sales associate- selling shoes and athletic apparel to customers having pain in their legs/ feet, athletes, and every day people looking for shoes. Ensuring clear communication when caring for customers.

YMCA: Worked as a swim instructor: Responsible for kids of all ages to show swimmers safe techniques within a pool. Safety was the number one goal, and took many classes to prepare me for the task.  

Nanny: Worked with three children during the summer three days a week, and two days a week during the school year. Kept the children cared for. 

Organizations: 

Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma: Honor society that recognizes achievements in first year IUPUI students.

Jagathon: Raising money for Riley Hospital for Children through philanthropy events- with the goal to fund pediatric research and patient care. I am a committee member that helps plan for the large dance marathon, to celebrate the funds raised throughout the year. 

Phi Mu: New member educator for greek life sorority, guiding the new members through an 8- week course about Phi Mu's values. 

VIDA: Volunteer organization that participates in community service, such as Regatta and the Monumental Marathon

Volunteering: 

TherAplay: Worked under Physical Therapist, using animal therapy with children. Specifically assisted PT’s with engaging activities while the children ride horses. 

Food Bank : Responsible for cleanup and food packaging at Hope Shelter

Special Education Classroom Volunteer: Assisting the essential skills teachers and aids working with elementary children at North Harrison Elementary School

Through each of these activities I have learned about dealing with time management, holding responsibility, developing independence, and improving my communication skills. I believe I have grown the most in my communications skills, by giving my opinion and asking questions when I'm inquiring. I used to stay in my comfort-zone and try to speak as little as possible, but through these jobs/ volunteer/ extra- circulars I have learned to communicate my thoughts. One thing I still struggle with is independence within my work. I tend to want exact direction before working on a project to ensure I know how to do it without fault. I need to learn to trust that I know how to complete my work, while asking questions when necessary.  

Team Work

Being a Team partner means listening to the other members and asking questions, to ensure you're learning the most information from the group. Every single person in my lab consistently has amazing thoughts and opinions, getting to be part of meetings where I get to hear these thoughts makes being a team member fascinating. My biggest strength within a team is being able to stay organized. When there are multiple heads coming together to solve a problem/ work on a project it is important to be organized. I ensure to follow a strict schedule to complete the needed tasks, and maintain organization throughout. I believe I have grown this skill even more through my time in LHSI, because when given multiple tasks to complete I am able to finish them efficiently.