MARGARET HYLAND
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a full time occupational therapist, and apply the knowledge and skills attained to provide the
highest quality of care.
EDUCATION
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy, Anticipated Graduation February 2019
GPA 4.0
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Received with honors, cum laude, May 2018
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.50
Dean’s List: 2015 - 2017
RESEARCH
“Validity of an App to Measure Upper Extremity Range of Motion”
Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Szucs, PhD, OTR /L
Aided in recruitment of students for participation in study and conducted data collection.
“Understanding Occupational Therapy Practice Regarding Home Program Creation for Individuals Post Burns”
Advisors: Dr. Elena Donoso-Brown, PhD, OTR/L and Dr. Ann Cook, OTD, OTR/L
Collaborated with faculty to write an IRB document
Independently recruited participants for survey dissemination
Independently wrote applications for scholarship conferences
SCHOLARSHIP
Submitted for: American Occupational Therapy Conference (March 2019)
“Understanding Occupational Therapy Practice Regarding Home Program Creation for Individuals Post
Burns”
Submitted for: Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Conference (2018)
“Understanding Occupational Therapy Practice Regarding Home Program Creation for Individuals Post
Burns”
Submitted for: Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium (2018)
“Understanding Occupational Therapy Practice Regarding Home Program Creation for Individuals Post
Burns”
Student Occupational Therapy Association Vice President- Duquesne University (June 2017- June 2018)
Delegated work with co-presidents and ran social media account to promote the program and the
profession.
Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium- First Place Submission (April 2018)
Partnered with two colleagues on a video submission regarding the importance of occupational therapy
with the marginalized population at Shepherd’s Heart Veterans Home.
Student Occupational Therapy Association Member- Duquesne University (August 2014- June 2018)
Active member of the Student Occupational Therapy Association from 2014 to present
FIELDWORK EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Level 1 Fieldwork
Fox Rehabilitation (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) (May 2018)
Aided in providing intervention and therapeutic exercises with a geriatric population both at the clients
homes, and at an assisted living facility.
Shepherd’s Heart Veterans Home (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) (August 2017- April 2018)
Worked with two occupational therapy students to run group therapy sessions for a group of male veterans
experiencing from homelessness and multiple mental health diagnoses.
The Children’s Institute (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) (December 2017)
Aided in providing outpatient services to children ages three to sixteen with a variety of diagnoses.
Level II Fieldwork
HealthSouth Rehabilitation (Vineland, New Jersey) (October 2018- December 2018)
Independently conducted evaluations and implemented intervention plans for adults in an inpatient
rehabilitation setting with multiple diagnoses.
Temple University Hospital (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) (July 2018- September 2018)
Independently conducted bed-side evaluations and provided treatment to burn-injured clients in the acute
care setting and outpatient setting with a variety of diagnoses.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Medford Bagel Shop (September 2012 – Present)
Medford, New Jersey
Entrusted by the owners to open and close the shop, manage fellow employees, and ensure the restaurant
operates well in their absence. Responsible for mentoring and training new employees in this fast paced
and demanding environment.
Freshens – Duquesne University (August 2016 – May 2018)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provide exceptional customer service by taking orders, preparing food, and ensuring the needs of the
customers are satisfied.
Jewish Community Center Camp (June 2012- August 2012)
Medford, New Jersey
Camp counselor responsible for the daily planning of activities and supervision of a group of fifteen, three
and four year olds, in an all-day camp setting.
References available upon request
