Yosef Bilal Bruer

St. Louis, MO
Mobile: (540) 761-9173 (day/evening)
Email: ybruer@wustl.edu
Website: yosefsworld.weebly.com

Education:
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
Graduated May 20, 2022
Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0

Radford University, Radford, Virginia

Bachelor of Science – Recreation, Parks and Tourism: Therapeutic Recreation,
Graduated May 14, 2016
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4/0

Student Clinical Experiences:

Capstone Project: Student Guide to Owning/Operating a Telehealth Practice
Current - 1 May 2022 – 18 August 2022
Level 2 Fieldwork Rotations:
My Left Foot Children’s Therapy - Outpatient Adult/PEDS
Level 2 Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Student, 3 January 2021 – 25 March 2022
• Treated children aged Birth-18 years-older with varying diagnosis involving
developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and behavioral.
• Delivered comprehensive evaluations and delivered occupation-based interventions to
promote functional independence in children.
• Managed a full caseload of 8-10 children/day by delivering evidence-based interventions
in individual, and concurrent (OT/PT/SLP) formats.
• Completed daily documentation and updated progress/discharge notes within 24 hours.
• Communicated daily with parents to update them on their child’s daily progress and
future of care.

The Rehabilitation Institute in St. Louis, St. Peters - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Level 2 Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Student, 29 Sep 2021 – 22 Dec 2021
• Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, hip
fracture, or other complex UE/LE musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
• Completed comprehensive evaluations and delivered occupation-based interventions to
promote independence in patients with CVAs, brain injuries, brain tumors, Parkinson’s,
and other neurological diagnoses.
• Managed a full caseload of 8 patients by delivering evidence-based interventions in
individual, concurrent, and group formats to maximize independence.
• Collaborated with the therapy team, physicians, and nursing staff to plan for a safe
discharge to the community or long-term care facility
• Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs
involving the skilled use of functional activities.
• Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making
process.
• Reported patient updates in weekly meetings with interdisciplinary teams
Level 1 Fieldwork Rotations, Projects, Observations:
SSM Health St. Mary’s - Acute Care
Level 1 Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Student, 09 March 2020 – 13 March 2020
• Demonstrated task analysis when asked in areas of performance skills, patterns, activity
demands, context(s), environments, and client factors to formulate intervention planning.
• Participated actively and professionally in the fieldwork interactive process.
• Demonstrated use of the therapeutic use of self in interactions with patients.
• Verbally described observations and interpretations observed during team meetings and
family conferences.

Places for People – Mental Health

Level 1 Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Student, 02 March 2020 – 30 March 2020
• Lead workout programs for adults with mental disorders.
• Assisted and instructed adults with their personal workout plans.
• Taught energy conservation, stress reduction and motivational techniques to adults with
mental disorders.
• Supervised, cleaned, and maintained gym.

Paraquad The Disability Experts – Physical Rehabilitation

Go Baby Go Car Creator
• Created and modified 10 toy cars that gave children with mobility disabilities a chance to
play and socialize with peers.
• Created electrical switches and devices to adapt cars for accessibility for children with
developmental, physical, and neurological disorders.
• Created custom PVC seating for each child to meet their unique needs for functional
accessibility to the car.

Milliken Hand Rehabilitation Center – Hand Rehabilitation

Volunteered Student OT Observation
• Observed splinting skills and expertise in an outpatient setting.
• Practiced making splints.
• Observed hand therapy principles and practices.
• Observed patients with upper extremity injuries, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis,
burns, amputations, injuries related to work and sports.

CORA Physical Therapy (PT/OT) – Outpatient PEDS

Volunteered Student OT Observation
• Observed PT’s role in UE rehabilitation intervention methods and scope.
• Observed OT’s role in UE rehabilitation and pediatric mental health.

Carilion Children’s Pediatric Therapy – Inpatient PEDS

Clinical Observation of PT/OT 23 July 2018 – 27 July 2018
• Observed PT’s role in pediatric UE/LE musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
• Observed OT’s role in pediatric UE/LE musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Stanleytown Health and Rehabilitation – Inpatient Rehabilitation

Observed Head OT, David Jensen, OTR/L, 01 July 2018 – 01 September 2018
 • Observed UE musculoskeletal rehabilitation interventions, evaluations of patients with
mental and behavioral health disorders, formulation, and implementation of evidence-
based interventions.

Christiansburg Community Center

Therapeutic Recreation Support Student Leader, 25 January 2017 – 01 April 2017
• Developed recreational therapy programs to improve patient’s physical functional
behaviors in the community center gym.
• Observed and recorded patient’s daily progress in the community center gym.
• Encourages patient’s participation in recreation activities.
• Designed, implemented, and coordinated therapeutic programming.

Professional Experiences:
Private Behavior Support Specialist, St. Louis, Missouri
ABA Behavior Support Specialist, 23 November 2020 – 8 June 2021
• Provided direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive
teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Followed the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
• Followed and recorded data for prescribed toilet training protocols.
• Collected, recorded, and summarized data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and
behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress.

Applied Behavior Analysis Consulting Services, Creve Core, MO

Lead Behavior Support Specialist, 01 February 2019 – 15 August 2019
• Provision of direct behavior intervention services based on the principles of Applied
Behavior Analysis to children, age birth to 21 years with autism spectrum disorders and
other developmental disorders including, but not limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular
Dystrophy, Learning Disorders, Vision Impairments, ADHD, ODD, Expressive Language
disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities.
• Provision of parent training in behavioral intervention programs for children.
• Provision of behavior intervention in various settings including center-based, in-home,
community, early intervention preschool setting, social settings.
• Observed and assisted with various types of initial assessments to determine need for
behavior intervention services and the development of skill acquisition and behavior
reduction protocols.
• Trained technicians in the implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction
protocols, including those for manding, receptive language, expressive language, and
evoking vocalizations.
• Utilized and trained technicians on various behavioral techniques including
reinforcement schedules, use of verbal contingencies, and objective note development.
• Facilitated monthly team meetings to collect and discuss observations and data used for
the further development of programming for each client.

Virginia Autism and Behavior Consulting, Roanoke, Virginia

Lead Behavior Supervisor, 1 June 2016 – 18 September 2018
• Provided 1:1 behavior intervention service to children (ages ranged from birth-21 years
old) with autism spectrum disorder (and other developmental disorders including but not
 limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Learning Disorders, Vision Impairments,
ADHD, ODD, Asperger’s, Expressive Language disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities).
• Trained 1:1 by Jessica L and Chrissy M, BCBA for direct implementation of Applied
Behavior Analysis for the following areas: Center, In-home, Community, Early
Intervention Preschool, Social Settings, and Parent Training (along with DTT, PRT, and
NET). He provided direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of
intensive teachings and natural environment arrangements.
• Trained technicians at Rocky Mountain Early Intervention Preschool (ages Birth-3) and
worked 1:1 with children at Rocky Mountain Early Intervention Preschool (ages Birth-3).
• Assisted and supervised various activity/fair days at Rocky Mountain
Early Intervention Preschool (ages Birth-3).
• Facilitated monthly team meetings to relate observations of client programming,
demonstrate behavior interventions and programs, implement behavior intervention
strategies as decided by parents in the team meetings.
• Worked in collaboration with the treatment teams including client, parents, caregivers,
OT's PT's, SLP, interns and co-workers.

Virginia Tech Adult Day Services, Blacksburg, Virginia

Therapeutic Recreation Student Internship, 01 Jan 2016 – 12 May 2016
• Executed therapeutic programming targeting towards participants needs.
• Assessed patients’ needs through observations, medical records, tests, talking with
healthcare professionals, patients’ families, and participants.
• Created treatment plans and programs that met participant’s needs and interests
• Planed and implemented a broad range of TR interventions.
• Engaged participants in meaningful therapeutic activities.
• Recorded and analyzed a participant’s progress.
• Facilitated 1:1, small group (4-5), and large group (10-18) TR activities for participants
with a broad range of disabilities and function levels.
• Facilitated an in-service on the importance of teamwork and leadership.

Public Partnerships LLC, Roanoke, Virginia:

Personal Behavior Attendant for child with Autism 09 June 2015 – 12 May 2016
• Carried out duties assigned by parents and guardians of the child.
• Observed and monitored child’s playing activities.
• Organized and participates in recreational activities with the child.
• Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in the child and brought them to
the attention of the parents or guardian.
• Placed or hoisted child in bathroom or pool and dressed child and changed clothes.
• Instructed and assisted child in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and
toilet habits.

Activities of Creative Enrichment Camp, Roanoke, Virginia:

Behavior Technician/Sports and Games Leader, 01 Jun 2015, 2016 – 15 Aug 2015, 2016
• Planned, supervised, and lead all sports and games activities.
• Carried out duties assigned by Site Supervisor and Program Director.
• Worked as a team with all staff and volunteers to ensure campers are meeting their goals
and participating to their individual level, as independently as possible.
• Aided staff and campers & administered medications, as needed.
• Ensured that all supplies are purchased and are ready for planned activities.
 • Administered campers during weekly activities, field trips, and daily tasks.

Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley, Roanoke Virginia:

Therapeutic Support Staff, 25 Aug 2013 – May 9, 2016
• Supervised and supported participants while in the program to ensure the protection and
safety of all participants.
• Motivated participants to participate and complete activities and serve as an appropriate
role model for all participants.
• Engaged clients in appropriate conversations and provided correct sighted guide mobility
techniques as needed by clients.
• Provided appropriate behavioral supports for participants while in the program to include
(but is not limited, to) prompting, re-direction, and positive reinforcement.
• Followed the FISH philosophy while working in the TR program (Be Present, Choose
Your Attitude, Make Their Day, and Play Appropriately).

Community Service:
WUOT Go Baby Go
• Program development and effectiveness of a multi-disciplinary and multi-site program to
create accessible ride-on vehicles for young children.
• The modified toy cars give children with mobility disabilities a chance to play and
socialize with their peers more easily. Past research has shown that independent mobility
is linked to cognitive, social, motor, language, and other developmental benefits in young
children. Being pushed in a stroller or being carried from one place to another is
fundamentally different from having active control over one’s own exploration, which is
where the developmental gains are seen.
WUOT Inclusive Gaming Partners
• Program development and effectiveness of an inclusive video game club for children
with and without disabilities to promote social and leisure participation.
WUOT AT Maker Day
• Lesson design, implementation, and exploration of the impact of hands-on, service-
learning activities in a makerspace environment.
Light it up Blue for Autism
• The Light It Up Blue initiative was created by Autism Speaks in 2010. Since that time,
joined by the international autism community, hundreds of thousands of landmarks,
buildings, homes and communities around the world light blue on World Autism
Awareness Day (April 2) in recognition of people with autism.
Tyler’s Trek
• Tyler’s Trek for Autism is an annual event sponsored by Interfraternity Council (IFC)
and the Dean of Students Office that is designed to promote awareness of autism-
spectrum disorders. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the Blue Ridge Autism and
Achievement Center (BRAAC), which serves children affected by autism-spectrum
disorders in the Roanoke Valley.

Licensure and Certification:

Registered Behavior Therapist – Virginia RBT License #RBT-17-46283
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health – University of Sydney 05 October 2021
Psychological First Aid – John Hopkins University 07 October 2021
The Science of Well Being – Yale University 07 October 2021
Pediatric CPR and First Aid – American Red Cross, Roanoke, Virginia
Adult CPR/AED and First Aid – American Red Cross, St. Louis, Missouri
 Infection Control – Radford, Virginia 15 October 201

Honors/Awards/Recognitions
Awarded Ben Vereen Scholarship for Academic Achievement
Awarded Lead Supervisor and Registered Behavior Technician of the Month
Awarded Behavior Technician of the Month
Awarded Overall Outstanding Student in Recreation Parks and Tourism
Awarded Blue Eagle Credit Union Alexandria Scholarship
Awarded Virginia Recreation and Park Society Scholarship
2x Nominated Overall Outstanding Student in Recreation Parks and Tourism
Radford University Dean’s List Recognitions all semesters of undergraduate degree
Honored with Summa Cum Laude Radford University
Won 1st in DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Roanoke Regional Competition

Leadership Positions
Voted President of Radford’s Student Occupational Therapy Association
Voted Vice President of Radford’s Student Occupational Therapy Association
Voted President of Rho Phi Lambda
Voted President of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Fraternity
Voted President of Rec Therapy Club
Voted President of Radford University Recreation Workshop Program
Voted Lead Director of Workshop Programming Class at Radford University

Organizations:
Missouri Occupational Therapy Association
Nevada Occupational Therapy Association
National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus
American Occupational Therapy Association