Edna Olowo

33 Norman Terrace, Feeding Hills, MA 01030

(857) 919-6764
E-mail: edna.olowo@aic.edu

OBJECTIVE: Occupational Therapy position.

EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, August 2015
American International College, Springfield, MA
Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy, minor in Psychology, May 2014
American International College, Springfield, MA
High School Diploma, June 2008
International Community School of Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Related coursework
Kinesiology, Gross anatomy, Activity analysis, Psychosocial occupations (1&2), Physical
occupations (1&2), Assistive technology (1&2), and Management.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation- Country Estates, Agawam, MA
Spring, 2014
Level 1 Fieldwork
Completed Level I field work at 75-bed rehabilitation hospital.
Followed and observed occupational therapists conducting work with brain injured,
cardiac, pulmonary, orthopedic, stroke recovering and wound care patients.
Attended patient conference meetings as well as treatment sessions covering Cognitive
Awareness and Lunch Club Feeding Session.
Documented findings for class report
Edward P. Boland Elementary School, Springfield, MA
Field Work Fall, 2013
Completed 16 hours of field work in a 25-student kindergarten classroom.
Attended and participated in academic and non- academic activities with students within
the school environment, and implemented frames of reference including; Sensory
Integration and Model of Human Occupation.
Observed teachers and students interaction with each other in the classroom.
Documented findings for class reports.
Center for Human Development, Springfield, MA
Student Project Fall, 2013
Observed and interacted with children with disabilities, between ages 6 and 16 participate
in adapted dancing, for 4 hours.
Examined child social interaction, fine and gross motor skills and the childrens
utilization of assistive technology in the activity.
Documented findings for class report.
Mason- Wright Retirement Community, Springfield, MA
(16 hours) Spring, 2013
Completed and implemented 16 hours of planned and directed activities with peers in
various leisure activities to encourage group participation of the residents at a senior
community center.
Incorporated frames of reference including; Psychodynamic and Model of Human
Occupation.
Documented findings for class report.
International Hospital of Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Volunteer Summer, 2011
Observed and interacted with different health professionals attending to patients in
different departments of the hospital for 80 hours.
Assisted different health care professionals with patient care as required by the
department including but not limited to transferring patients and educating recent mothers
on where to receive the birth certificate for their child upon discharge from the hospital.

Related skills
Well organized and maintains confidentiality.
Learn new concepts quickly, work well under pressure and communicates ideas
effectively.
Knowledgeable in the creativity and use of assistive technology for clients with
disabilities.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
Dean's List, American International College
3.0 Club, American International College
Member, Student Occupational Therapy Association, 2012- present
Womens Tennis team member, American International College, 2009- 2013
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2013- present