KYLEE HOOPER

hooper.123@osu.edu | 1194 Saint Cecelia Drive | Columbus, Ohio 43204 | 740-972-1323

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EDUCATION
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Ohio May 2020
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy GPA: 3.8

OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio May 2017

Bachelors of Biological Sciences GPA: 3.4
Professional Leadership Certificate December 2016
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Talbot Hall
 Observed 40 hours in a mental health facility treating patients with addiction disorders
 Interacted with a diverse group of patients each week while facilitating a crafting activity
 Led a weekly one-hour group therapy session regarding daily scheduling strategies the patients can
utilize after discharge to incorporate healthy behaviors into their daily lives and maintain in recovery
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
 Observed 40 hours in an inpatient hospital treating patients with various neurological and orthopedic
disorders
 Co-treated with leading therapist on various ADL and IADL interventions to promote independence
 Familiarized with documentation and completed mock treatment notes and discharge plans

PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities Columbus, Ohio
Teacher’s Assistant June 2016-July 2016

Assisted Lead Teacher in planning, executing, and discussing weekly schedule and activities and
ensuring their effectiveness and interest for 15 toddler-aged children
 Worked with therapists and other staff to derive strategies to improve the children’s functionality
for those which were developmentally delayed
 Discussed with parents during pick up and drop off or at nightly meetings the progress of their
child’s skills and how they can continue to work on these at home
 Ensured that all children were interacting with one another and playing in a safe and fun
environment
Camp BOOST Athens, Ohio
Counselor July 2016-August 2016
 Worked together with four counselors and one lead counselor to manage twelve children, ages six
to eight years old, with ADHD in a day-time summer camp setting
 Developed a rapport with campers to offer behavioral treatment in a fun and engaging atmosphere
 Worked to maintain on-task behavior and helped campers shape their communication skill
successfully interact in groups
 Tracked daily and weekly success of campers on behavioral targets
 Responsible for coaching football, including planning skills drills, monitoring games, and giving
individual feedback based on their skills level and performance
 The Westhoven Family Worthington, Ohio
Child Care Provider May 2017-December 2017
 Cared for a 9-year-old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder specifically with meal preparation and
feeding and bathroom breaks
 Promoted occupation-based play including encouraging the child to explore toys with new textures
and demonstrating how to use new toys
 Utilized redirective skills when the child would become frustrated or angry

GERIATRIC EXPERIENCE
The Rizzo Family Columbus, Ohio
Home Health Aid November 2017-June 2018
 Assisted 65-year-old male with Muscular Sclerosis with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
including meal preparation and home maintenance
 Further developed skills of therapeutic use of self, including patience and empathy, while socializing
with the patient

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Assistive Technology Center, Dr. DiGiovine’s Lab Columbus, Ohio
Research Assistant August 2017-August 2018
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America Honorable Mention Award
 Developed rapport with participants of the Columbus Blitz wheelchair rugby team through attending
practices and volunteering for events
 Collected pre and post season data including demographic information, the Disabilities of the Arm
and Shoulder survey, and Wheelchair Users Shoulder Pain Index survey
 Analyzed data to compare demographic information of participants with overall expressed shoulder
pain to identify possible correlations between variables
 Presented findings at the 2018 RESNA Annual Conference and received the student Honorable
Mention Award

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Ohio University Competitive Sports Athens, Ohio
Student Director of Personnel and Risk Management March 2014-May 2017
 Collaborated with six other students to organize Competitive Sports and manage a staff of forty
students.
 Scheduled staff weekly for all Competitive Sports activities via WhenToWork online scheduling
system.
 Acted as a leader in safety preparation to inspire courage in the staff on how well they can handle
themselves in an emergency situation.
 Provided strong leadership, mentoring, and constructive feedback to fellow staff members to
enhance growth and student development.
 Exhibited time management and organizational skills while balancing school and work
commitments.
Ohio University Phi Delta Epsilon Athens, Ohio
Retention Chair September 2014-January 2016
 Held meetings with members whom had concerns or conflicts within the organization
 Developed conflict management skills through small group meetings intended to resolve conflict
within the fraternity
 Led organization-wide presentations educating members on issues coming up within the organization
and strategies to handle conflict when they arise

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

 Student Occupational Therapy Association, Member
 Columbus Blitz Wheelchair Rugby Team, Volunteer
 Dr. Jane Case-Smith Annual Memorial Run, Walk, and Roll 5k, Volunteer