Katherine Heath

3185 Waterford Dr. Lewis Center, OH 43035 | 740-815-7995 | heath.188@osu.edu

EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2020
Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy GPA: 4.0
•   Member of Lambda Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2017

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences (Disability Studies Minor) GPA: 3.93
•   Summa Cum Laude
•   Dean’s List: Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2017  

Abroad Experience at The University of Salzburg May 2016- June 2016

•   Adapted to a new and unfamiliar culture while communicating effectively with people of a diverse background
•   Succeeded academically while learning in an unfamiliar setting

Otterbein University, Westerville, OH August 2013- December 2014

Major: Allied Health; Minor: Psychology GPA: 3.98
•   Dean’s List: Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
 
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Level I Mental Health Fieldwork, Champion Intergenerational Center February 2018- March 2018
•   Created and implemented individual intervention plan for 4 year old male student attending daycare at site
•   Coordinated group therapy session appropriate for older adults and young children attending center to create environment
conducive to mending intergenerational gap
•   Effectively coordinated with clinical instructor to meet site guidelines and professional behavior protocol

Observation Hours, Upper Arlington Rehabilitation Center, May 2014- August 2014
Grady Memorial Hospital, and University Hospital East
•   Observed occupational therapists in outpatient and inpatient, neurological and pediatric occupational therapy
•   Observed and assisted occupational therapists in conducting patient rehabilitation aimed at gaining and recovering skills
needed for activities of daily living

RELATED HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

Worked with adolescent girl with Down Syndrome on a one-on-one, professional basis April 2016- May 2017
• Instructed and encouraged individual with social and self-advocacy skills
• Assisted individual with activities of daily living such as dressing, hygienic upkeep, and eating

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Internship with Transition Options in Postsecondary Settings Program August 2015- May 2017
at The Ohio State University
Education Coach, Tutor, In-class Mentor
•   Attended Ohio State class with a student with a developmental disability and assisted individual with activities of the
classroom (participation, in-class assignments, homework)
•   Facilitated the development, execution, and assessment of goals related to student skill development
•   Encouraged the development of self-advocacy skills for individual
 
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Student Occupational Therapy Association November 2017- Present
Treasurer, Member on the Executive Board
•   Manage all financial aspects of organization and delegate spending appropriately
•   Create detailed and transparent bookkeeping of all transactions of organization
•   Coordinate with faculty advisor and fellow executive board members to plan and orchestrate organization events
Dublin Capernaum Young Life Leader March 2015- December 2016
Bible Study Leader for individuals with special needs, Christian Mentor
•   Created an adaptable environment appropriate for individuals with disabilities including Down Syndrome, Autism
Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, among others
•   Organized creative lesson plans that communicate topics of the Bible clearly for all learning styles
•   Responsible for transport and medication management of adolescents
•   Demonstrated effective communication and leadership skills through frequent interactions with parents, students, and high
school peers

Otterbein University, Best of Both Worlds January 2014- December 2014

Coordinator; Supervisor; Buddy for the transition program for high school students with special needs
•   Developed specific workout plans and created workout schedule for students with special needs
•   Communicated with parents, students, and faculty regarding workout sessions and workout plans
•   Coordinated social events for program to contribute to an inclusive environment for the students at Otterbein University
•   Demonstrated effective leadership skills in facilitating campus-wide events including parents, students, and Otterbein peers  
Otterbein University, Special Olympics Club January 2014- December 2014
Treasurer, Member on the Executive Board
•   Managed finances of the program and delegated spending appropriately
•   Coordinated campus-wide events for the program
•   Organized and advertised the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign on Otterbein’s campus

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Researcher, Ohio State University Sport’s Biomechanics Laboratory May 2015- May 2017
Responsible for assisting PhD candidates with their dissertation research in the OSU Sport’s Biomechanics Laboratory which is
a multidisciplinary effort between engineers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, and physicians
•   Organized and analyzed insurance information on workplace lower-limb amputees in order to develop a long-term cost-
effectiveness and Markov decision models
•   Developed and executed a research protocol to validate a new motion capture system
•   Collected and analyzed motion capture data on various population cohorts (above-knee amputees; partial-hand and trans-
radial amputees; healthy controls) performing various tasks of daily living
•   Tasks include level and incline walking, running, jumping, stair negotiation, and hand dexterity activities
•   Developed and demonstrated effective communication skills with supervisors and lab co-workers

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Mission Trip to Haiti July 2015
•   Facilitated development and operations of camp for Haitian children
•   Organized recreational activities for Haitian natives
•   Communicated successfully with and made strong relations with people of a different background

Ohio State University, Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Occupational Therapy Club January 2015- May 2017