Angela R.

Torriero
Rocky Point, NY 11778
(631) 513-1047
Torrieroa@sacredheart.edu

EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, August 2019
GPA: 3.8

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology, December 2016
GPA: 3.8

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Occupational Therapy Student, Level 2 Fieldwork January 2019-March 2019

ACDS Special Education Preschool, Plainview, NY
 Developed individualized treatment plans for students with various diagnoses including ASD, Down
syndrome, ADHD, neurological developmental disorders, hemiplegia, Jacobsen syndrome, cerebral
palsy, and ADDISON
 Evaluated and treated patients with varying diagnosis including genetic disorders, ASD, learning
disabilities, and physical disabilities
 Administered the PDMS-2 on children with disabilities such as undiagnosed neurological disabilities,
down syndrome, failure to thrive, rare genetic disorders and hemiplegia.
 Collaborated with all school staff including teachers, psychologist, teacher’s assistants, therapists and
parents
 Utilized a Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach with therapist supervision to improve
functioning of a child with cerebral palsy.
 Presented at staff meetings pertaining to student’s future school placement

St. Charles Outpatient Therapy

East Setauket, NY June 2016- December 2017
 Held title of rehab aide and clerical typist
 Oversaw patients in the gym and assisted them with various exercises provided by therapist
 Maintained a safe and clean environment demonstrating organization and time management skills
 Multitasked while answering phones, scheduling appointments, assisting patients, and greeting
patients in the office

Occupational Therapy Internship September 2016 – December 2016

Cooperative Educational Services, Fairfield CT
 Shadowed an Occupational Therapist treating children with a large array of developmental disorders
 Completed office work demonstrating organization and time management
 Created seasonal gross motor and fine motor activities

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Residence, Fairfield CT December 2016 – June 2018
Childcare
 Entrusted to care for two children under 12
 Successfully prepared school lunches and got children to school on time
 Supervised children after school with homework
 Organized schedules with transportation to multiple activities
 Other duties included meal preparation, pet care, laundry and light housekeeping

CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross CPR/First Aide Certified
Accelerated Care Plus (ACP) Biophysical Agent Essential Certification
HONORS AND AWARDS
Undergraduate Dean’s List December 2013-December 2016
NEC Student Athlete Awards December 2013- June 1016

MEMBERSHIPS
American Occupational Therapy Association, Member
Student Occupational Therapy Association, Member
Psi Chi Honors Society, President