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Karla Michelle Levering

EDUCATION The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy, GPA: 3.80 May 2021

Miami University, Honors Program, Cum Laude Oxford, OH

B.S. in Kinesiology & Health, GPA: 3.77 May 2017
Major: Public Health, Minor: Nutrition
Universidad de Costa Rica San Ramon, Costa Rica
Study Abroad, GPA: 4.0 Spring 2016
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE
Danville State Hospital Danville, PA
Level I Mental Health Fieldwork Experience Spring Break 2019
 40 hours of experience serving clients with social-emotional/cognitive challenges.
 Completed Occupational Profile, 1:1 intervention plan, and one group protocol with reflection.
Island Dolphin Care Key Largo, FL
Therapy Intern Summer 2017
 Program that provides dolphin-assisted therapy to individuals with special needs and their families.
 Responsible for keeping daily anecdotal records of both the classroom and water sessions, assisting in platform
activities, and interacting with both children and families from all over the world.
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Emergency Department Roanoke, VA
Medical Scribe 2017-2018
 Expedite patient flow through the CRMH Level 1 Trauma Center ED and improve patient care by acting as the
physician’s documentation assistant.
 Permit physicians to spend less time on charting and more time with patients.
 Work cooperatively with attending physicians, residents, nurses, clinical associates, fellow scribes, and other ED
staff in high-stress environment.
Sitting Made Simple Columbus, OH
Nanny 2018-2019
 800+ hours of skilled care.
 Promote safety through positive reinforcement; organize fun & educational games; prepare nutritional meals.
 Proficiently communicate with children at different developmental stages.
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Miami University Kinesiology Department Oxford, OH
Undergraduate Research Student 2014-2016
● Faculty Advisor: Dr. Valerie Ubbes (2016): Literature review of holistic impact of gardens on school-aged children.
● Faculty Advisor: Dr. William Berg (2014): Anticipatory muscle reaction experiments in the field of geriatric
reflexes.
Miami University Psychology Department Oxford, OH
Teaching Assistant 2014-2016
 Managed biweekly discussion section for freshman in the Introduction to Psychology class.
 Prepared lesson plans, graded research papers, and directed exam review sessions.
International Volunteer Headquarters Kandy, Sri Lanka
English Teacher 2015
 Prepared daily lesson plans catered to students aged 6-15 writing, speaking, reading and listening activities.
 Bridged language barriers through creative communication to facilitate English learning.
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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Student Occupational Therapy Association Columbus, OH
Vice President 2018-Present
 Organize all programs and guest speakers at meetings as well as preside all meetings in absence of President.
 Organize mentorship program and all programming for 1st year students.
Blue Ridge Fellows Program Roanoke, VA
Fellows Initiative 2017-2018
 Selective nationwide leadership program promoting integrity and excellence of recent college graduates.
 Includes master’s level graduate studies, professional seminars, volunteerism, and mentoring focused on personal
and professional development.
Great Miami Valley YMCA Hamilton, OH
Employee Wellness Intern 2016-2017
 Envisioned, constructed, and implemented the Employee Wellness Program, “Taking Shape in 2016.”
 Collaborated with 9 different branches to customize wellness challenge to meet specific employee needs.
Hidden Valley Middle School Roanoke, VA
Assistant Track & Field Coach Spring 2018
 Designed workouts and training plans for distance team, oversaw strength and conditioning program.
 Coached runners on distance team, individually and in groups, regarding form, race day technique, and rules.
Cave Springs High School Recreation Sports League Roanoke, VA
Head Basketball Coach Winter 2018
 Generated individual practice sessions including specialized workouts and development of game-time plays.
 Taught essential understanding of fundamental skills and rules of game.
 Cultivated atmosphere of hard work, respect, and discipline which translated to life lessons off the court.
Camp Quality USA Akron, OH
Companion Summer 2016
 One-on-one companion to a child with cancer for a week-long overnight camp.
 Fostered supportive relationship through individualized care to “let children with cancer be kids again.”
 Responsible for ensuring camper has the most enjoyable, safe, relaxing, and restoring experience as possible.
Miami University Women’s Club Basketball Team Oxford, OH
President 2016-2017
 Organized tournaments, updated social media platforms, and attend workshops on leadership skills.
 Serve as point of contact to problem solve and information share with the team, university, and other schools.
Campus Crusade for Christ Oxford, OH
Student Leader 2016-2017
 Initiated, organized, and led discussion for small-group Bible studies.
 Keynote speaker in two of the weekly campus meetings.
Double Eagle Golf Club Galena, OH
Server 2015-2019
 Mastered problem-solving and interpersonal skills by meeting needs with exceptional customer service.
 Developed strong sense of responsibility through regular employment.
SKILLS American Heart Association CPR Certification; Intermediate Spanish proficiency; PAMS
PROFFESIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Occupational Therapy Association; Student Occupational Therapy Association; Chi Omega Fraternity
(Sigma Alpha Chapter)