TIANNA
PARK
Portfolio: ot-ianna [email protected] +1-416-871-8761 in/tiannapark
MScOT 2020 candidate eager to work as an Occupational Therapist under a provisional license starting August
2020. Committed to continuous professional growth and development, passionate about delivering high quality
client-centered care.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES and TRAININGS
• Standard First Aid, CPR-HCP, and AED skills (Lifesaving Society)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Principles of Healthy Child Development (High Five)
• Continuing education in Wheelchair and Seated Mobility (University of Alberta)
• Continuing education in Telerehabilitation (University of Alberta)
• Fundamental Movement Skills – Community Leader (Coaching Association of Canada)
• G Class Ontario Drivers License with access to a vehicle for transportation
EDUCATION
Master of Science – Occupational Therapy, Queen’s University Fall 2018 – Present
• Scoping review: models of peer-based interventions for individuals with neurological conditions
Bachelor of Kinesiology (High Honours) 2018, University of Toronto Fall 2014 – Spring 2018
• Inducted into the R. Tait McKenzie Society (academic honour society)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
CBI Health Group – Student Occupational Therapist, Toronto, ON Summer 2020
• Responsible for program development: protocol for joint pediatric visits (Occupational Therapy and Dietician
services) for children with feeding concerns
• Knowledge of and experience with assessments and interventions for motor vehicle accident, return to work,
and trauma/mental health clients
KidsInclusive (KHSC) – Student Occupational Therapist, Kingston, ON Fall 2019
• Provided support to children (0-18 years-old) with disability, illness, medical complexity, and injury
• Assisted with assessment and intervention for children with feeding concerns primarily due to oral
motor/pharyngeal dysfunction, as well as sensory and behavioural difficulties
• Monitored and encouraged physical, cognitive, and social development in children
• Invited to assist with research: assessed NICU infants using the Test of Infant Motor Performance
• Designed educational resources for caregivers (e.g. tip sheets on emotional regulation in toddlers)
Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network Community Team (SPLC) Winter 2019
– Student Occupational Therapist, Toronto, ON
• Collaborated on an interprofessional team providing services to seniors living in the community
• Lead comprehensive geriatric assessments (e.g. functional and cognitive assessments, and interviews with
caregivers)
• Provided recommendations and coordinated care planning, and completed appropriate referrals
• Designed educational resources for clients (e.g. tip sheets on energy conservation and sleep hygiene)
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital – Volunteer, Toronto, ON Fall 2014 – Spring 2016
• Assisted staff with the supervision and transformational care of clients
• Fostered functional skills (specifically social/play skills and motor proficiency) in a one-on-one recreational
swim setting and therapeutic nursery setting
• Planned and lead inclusive, developmentally appropriate activities, games, and songs
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of Toronto – Pool In-Charge, Toronto ON Fall 2016 – Present
• In charge of the administration and operation of the pool and on-site programs
• Supports and supervises a team of upwards to fourteen staff in a variety of aquatic set-ups
• Leads district-wide trainings to develop staff’s aquatic leadership skills
• Received the City of Toronto’s Aquatic Staff Recognition Award for facilitating positive experiences in
recreational and instructional aquatics programs (November 2017)
City of Toronto – Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard, Toronto ON Fall 2012 – Present
• Ensures public safety through supervision, accident prevention, and rescue skills
• Delivers flexible, inclusive learn-to-swim and lifesaving programs for all ages and abilities, including adapted
programming for swimmers with disabilities
Harbourfront Centre – Camp Director, Toronto, ON Summer 2016
• In charge of the administration and operation of a camp for children (4-6 years-old)
• Developed inclusive, flexible programming for on-site days and off-site field trips
• Sensitive to the various needs and interests of all campers, including those with attentional and behavioural
challenges
• Supported and supervised a team of camp counsellors and integration workers
• Lead company-wide trainings to enhance counsellors’ leadership, safety, and supervision skills
