Mary Catherine Drockton

11261 Lake Forest Drive Chesterland, Ohio 44026 mcdrockton@gmail.com (440) 478-4230

EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Occupational Therapy Clinical Doctorate Anticipated May 2020
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science: Pre-Physical Therapy May 2017
Williams Honors College Scholar, Summa Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE
The Buckeye Ranch February 2018-April 2018
Student Occupational Therapist
- Guided interviews with youth residents to collect information for Occupational Profiles
- Planned and directed 1-on-1 interventions with youth regarding coping skills, personal planning, and self-esteem
- Developed and conducted group interventions for youth as a single facilitator and as a co-facilitator
- Customized interventions to be client-centered and practical for youth with minimal resources
- Established rapport with clients by implementing therapeutic use of self techniques
- Collaborated with staff members to understand needs of clients and facility
- Summarized residential psychiatric patient history into a comprehensive chart review

West Central School Pool- Columbus, OH October 2017-Present

Aquatic Therapy Aide
- Assist in hands-on therapeutic activity in the pool to address IEP goals of students at West Central School
- Provide appropriate interaction and guidance to adults clients from the community
- Observe and work alongside therapists and pool staff as they engage clients in relaxation, communication,
stretching, ranging, and exercise techniques appropriate to their condition
- Connect with the social and physical needs of a wide range of children and adults that have varying neurologic
and developmental disorders
- Ensure safety and comfort of clients in the pool, as well as during transition into and out of pool
- Conduct transfers of clients into and out of pool
- Monitor patient needs, challenges, and abilities during sessions

The University of Akron Student Recreation and Wellness Center- Akron, Ohio December 2013-May 2017
Head Lifeguard
West Geauga Recreation Council Pool- Chesterland, Ohio Summers 2010-2016
Aquatics Director
- Lead teams for emergency response, coordination of employee needs, responsibilities and schedules
- First responder in medical emergencies; lead team response in use of First Aid, CPR, and AED
- Utilize Lifeguard Instructor certification to train staff in First Aid, CPR, and AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Establish and run in-services to update lifeguard training and foster employee teamwork
- Establish and maintain professional standard of dress, communication, work quality, and dependability for staff
- Solve problems and make decisions for student staff on behalf of professional staff
- Communicate and work alongside professional staff to determine and meet the needs of the pool, recreation
center, lifeguard staff, and patrons

West Geauga Recreation Council Pool- Chesterland, Ohio Summers 2011-2016

The University of Akron Student Recreation and Wellness Center- Akron, Ohio December 2013-May 2017
Water Safety Instructor
- Evaluate the needs of each student and determine an appropriate level of activity
- Match needs of each student with compatible instructor
- Establish, delegate, and carry out daily lesson objectives and overall goals of engagement in lessons
- Teach mechanics, dynamics, and theory of swimming and water safety
- Modify lesson plans to meet appropriate needs of each student and his/her personal goals
- Adapt lessons to include participants with special needs and all levels of ability
- Supervise all instructors to ensure appropriate delivery of content and engagement of students
- Clearly and effectively communicate with students and parents of students
- Analytically evaluate swimmers to maximize efficiency of swimming strokes
- Manage registration of pool and swim lessons with American Red Cross
 VOLUNTEER, OBSERVATION, AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
Therapy Services Volunteer
Summa Rehab Hospital- Akron, Ohio March 2014-January 2016
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Therapy Services- Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio August 2016-December 2016
- Observe and assist Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Treatment in Inpatient Rehab and Outpatient
Pediatric settings
- Complete independently assigned tasks and projects to create therapy materials for patients
- Observe physical and mental progression of patients throughout treatment; provide support when appropriate
- Interact with patients in therapy setting, assist in two-person activities
- Assist in wheelchair follows, set up, and clean up from therapy activities

Therapy Observation
Green Local Schools (Grades K-12)- Uniontown, Ohio November 2014-June 2015
Mayfair Preschool- Toledo, Ohio March 2015
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation- Cleveland, Ohio June 2013
Cleveland Clinic Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder Rehabilitation- Beachwood, Ohio April 2013

Related Experience
Independent Senior Research- “Exploring Autism and the Caregiver Burden Relationship”
Co-Researcher- Sit & Reach Flexibility Blindfolded vs. Non-Blindfolded Study

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leadership Experience
University of Akron Exercise Science Club- President 2016-2017
Newman Catholic Campus Ministries- Leadership Team, Book Study Leader 2014-2016
St. Bernard’s Food Pantry- Food Preparation 2013-2016
Girls on the Run of Stark County- Assistant Coach 2017
The Glow Run 5k- hosted by University of Akron Exercise Science Club- Coordinator 2016-2017
Annual Active Aging and Wellness Fair- Akron, Ohio- Coordinator 2016-2017
Minority Health Exposition: Akron, Ohio- Group Exercise Leader 2016
Honors Peer Mentor- New Student Advisor 2016-2017

Certifications Valid Until:

First Aid, CPR, and AED for the Professional Rescuer January 2019
American Red Cross Lifeguard January 2019
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor May 2018
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor April 2019
ALICE Training

Languages
Fluent in English
Conversational in Latin
Novice in Spanish

Computer Skills
MAC and PC operating systems
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Social Media Advertising

Honors & Awards

Head Lifeguard Employee of the Year at the University of Akron Recreation Center- 2017
Head Lifeguard Employee of the Month at the University of Akron Recreation Center
Featured Student for The University of Akron Board of Trustees
Recipient of The Hunter Award for Service and Leadership
Quiz Bowl Champion of Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Conference- 2015
6th Place in National Quiz Bowl Competition for American College of Sports Medicine Conference- 2016
Scholarship for Excellence
President’s List: (2013-2017)
Dean’s List: (2013-2017)