Ruanne Catapang

Experience

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  Faith Baptist Schools

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2022

  Private Tutor

  - TUTOR students in one-on-one sessions.- ORGANIZE a custom tutoring plan specific to student's academic goals and level of preparedness.- SUPPLEMENT students with relevant practice activities that build communication and critical thinking skills.- PREPARE students for speeches, exams, and projects.- CONTACT parents to discuss student's progress.

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  Therapy In Action

  Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

  Occupational Therapy Volunteer

  Therapy In Action is a pediatric occupational therapy facility that endeavors to help those typically developing or those with special needs that have difficulty mastering developmental tasks in areas such as motor coordination, self-care/hygiene, behavior, self-regulation, and play and socialization.Roles:- ADVOCATED for children with disabilities by assisting occupational therapists and their clients- ORGANIZED and cleaned equipment for therapy sessions.- ASSISTED occupational therapists with data entry, retrieving items, and participating in clients' therapy sessions.- IMPROVED environment for all the clients and staff through facility cleaning and organizing. Show less

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  LITTLE SPROUT SPEECH, LLC

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

  Researcher for Occupational Therapy Teletherapy Sessions

  - RESEARCH activities that are developmentally appropriate for an occupational therapist’s client.- SUPPLY additional sources, resources, and notes regarding teletherapy ideas (often eating- or play-based).-CREATE new ideas/activities for the occupational therapist to use in virtual sessions that help with their client's motor tasks, oral tasks, and/or sensory processing issues.

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  Los Angeles Pierce College

  Dec 2020 - May 2021

  - COMPLETED 85+ hours of virtual practicum fieldwork at LA Pierce College's Child Development Center by engaging in curriculum planning, professional development meetings, and helping lead lessons to 2-5 year old children under the supervision of a Child Development faculty member- PLANNED developmentally appropriate learning plans that positively promote children's fine and gross motor skills, self-regulation, cognitive development, and socio-emotional development- BUILT a comprehensive understanding of children and families, made connections between theory and practice, and learned child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and observational assessments Show less Associated Students Organization (ASO) is the student government body of Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC). As an ASO Senator, I serve as the "voice" for students.Roles:- SPOKE at weekly meetings.- ENSURED community college policies/procedures are student-centered and focused on students' general welfare and morale.- OVERSAW Student Health Advisory Committee and Enrollment Management Committee.- PLANNED events with Student Health Advisory Committee including Zumba, Maintaining Healthy Relationships, and Virtual Student Socials.- COLLABORATED with student clubs/organizations.- EVALUATED student development, diversity initiatives, cultural activities, and service-learning events. Show less - SPOKE at the annual UCI Community College Honors Research Conference provides community college honors students all over California the opportunity to present the results of their work. - PRESENTED two research presentations- my research poster entitled "A Vulnerable Population: Late Adolescence and How COVID-19 Stress is Affecting Their Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Development" and my research powerpoint "An Overlooked Inequity: College Honors Students with Learning Disabilities"- AWARDED 1st place Show less

  • Early Childhood Education Practicum Student

    Feb 2021 - May 2021

  • Student Body Senator and Content Creator

    Sept 2020 - May 2021

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
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  SHOPRCHIVE

  Jan 2021 - now

  Founder / CEO

  - Establish original product designs for handmade jewelry and tote bags- Achieved 450+ sales and 98% customer satisfaction- Hosted multiple pop-up shops and collaborations with leading brands and institutions like Madewell, the UCLA Alumnae Conference, the Pilipino Transfer Student Partnership (PTSP) at UCLA, and local coffee shops. - Grew platform from 0 to 1,000+ followers within a year- Developed a public relations strategy on Instagram that increased follower count by 55%- Advertise on Instagram by taking product photos and editing photos through photo editing applications like Canva, VSCO, and Procreate- Strategize visual aesthetic branding- Organize customer contact, payment information, and personal inventory on Etsy website by constructing Google forms and Excel documents- Manage all customer support independently and foster positive communication by responding to jewelry product inquiries within 24 hours, resulting in 98% customer satisfaction on Instagram and Etsy online platforms.- Succeeded in creating a handmade jewelry collection where $150 of profits were donated to the Children’s Home of Kids International Ministries located in the Philippines, which cares for approximately 50 children, provides for their needs, and finds them loving adoptive families. Show less

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  Mentor Johan Gutierrez MS, OTR/L

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Occupational Therapy Telehealth Volunteer

  - CREATED socio-emotional, sensory-motor, gross-motor, and fine-motor creative activities for an occupational therapist’s pediatric patient- ORGANIZED additional resources and notes regarding play-based teletherapy ideas

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  Dignity Health

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  Acute Rehab Volunteer

  The Occupational Therapy (OT) Department at the Dignity Health Hospital assists in the transition from inpatient rehabilitation to the highest level of independent living the patient can achieve. This includes dressing, grooming and eating, in addition to improving motor, cognitive, and social skills. My Roles:- ACQUIRED 150+ hours of experience in inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation settings.- ASSISTED occupational therapists and physical therapists in inpatient and outpatient therapy sessions like transferring patients, retrieving equipment, and preventing patient-falls.- DEVELOPED tact and diplomacy when dealing with patients in a fast-paced environment- DISCHARGED patients through wheel-chair transfers- RESPONDED to age-specific needs of patients- MAINTAINED rehabilitative equipment Show less

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  University of California, Los Angeles

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Bruin Hub Marketing and Social Media Engagement Team Member

  Bruin Hub is a new space for rest and community for UCLA commuter students at the John Wooden Center.My Roles:- PROMOTE Bruin Hub opening on social media pages like Instagram and Facebook- CONTRIBUTE to marketing plan on ideas such as giveaways and the social media engagement content calendar- DESIGNED promotional posts distributed campus-wide for giveaways and invitations for the Bruin Hub Grand Opening

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  University of California, Los Angeles

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2023

  - ACQUIRED CITI Human Subjects Research Certificate- ANALYZED several research articles on digital and social media accessibility for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, ADA compliance, and global digital accessibility laws.- CURATED a list of accessibility considerations needed for focus groups with disabilities.- LECTURED a presentation on "Best Practice Guidelines for Social Media Accessibility"- COMPILED focus group and interview questions- Analyzed several research articles about ADA compliance, global digital accessibility laws, and digital and social media accessibility for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.- Contributed to this $100,000 funded research project by formulating quantitative and qualitative surveys as well as a list of accessibility considerations (such as accessible and sensory-friendly environments) for interview groups consisting of participants with various disabilities.- Created and lectured a presentation on "Best Practice Guidelines for Social Media Accessibility.”Interviewed leading professionals in Digital Accessibility from globally-recognized companies like Disney to inform our research. Show less The UCLA Autism Intervention Research Network (AIR-P) of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA aims to support innovative life course intervention research that promotes optimal health and well-being of autistic individuals across the lifespan.My Roles:- SUCCEEDED in increasing AIR-Ps twitter page following by 240+ followers- COORDINATED social media engagement, development, revision, and dissemination of social media posts critical sharing the network's resources and events on their online platforms of Facebook and Twitter.- SPEARHEADED original content creating and storytelling through a series of posts created on Canva to highlight the research network's mission, values, staff and partners, as well as reminders of events and national days related to the network's mission of inclusivity and diversity.- CONDUCTED ongoing research of social media analytics and trends and attended supplemental workshops to enhance my skills in social media content creation.- ORGANIZED a collaborative Google document to track the progress of each social media project - GENERATED a Google/Excel sheet that improved the ease of social media content planning for each month.- Improved accessibility of social media content by supplementing posts with alternative text, image descriptions, sensory-friendly color palettes and ensuring distributed videos have closed captioning.- Formulated summaries on emerging areas of autism research, upcoming research events, and health resources which are distributed nationwide to holistically support the health of autistic individuals.- Advocated for the acceptance of the autistic community by creating a social media campaign that highlighted the emerging work of autistic researchers during Autism Acceptance Month, resulting in 100+ views. Show less

  • Undergraduate Social Media Accessibility Researcher

    Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Student Assistant - Social Media Coordinator

    Dec 2021 - Jun 2023
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  Samahang Pilipino Advancing Community Empowerment (SPACE)

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Peer Advisor & Intern

  PEER ADVISOR ROLES:- Empowered students through 1:1 sessions which focus on personal and academic development- Handled a caseload of 6-7 students- Phone banking efforts on a weekly basis- Understood the various pathways from high school or community college to a University environment- Documented and kept a file of all student interaction- Provided planning, support, and attendance in all project programming efforts- Facilitated student and staff workshops- Attended weekly staff and workgroup meetings and support its respective leaders such as the Student Success Coordinator, the Carson Site Coordinator, and the Access Coordinator.INTERN ROLES:- Attended a weekly discussion to engage in dialogue about Pilipinx history, culture, access issues, policies, and community conditions that affect accessibility to higher education/institutions.- Worked with SPACE Admin and Staff weekly in a workgroup setting and contributed to the completion of an Empowerment Packet for high school and community college students.- Developed a final research project that focused on how student activism can impact Pilipinxs and their education.- Improved interpersonal/relationship building skills in group activities during weekly meetings. Show less

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  Project Sunshine

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Co-President

  - Program bi-monthly virtual activities like crafts, dance, and trivia for several pediatric patients in order to transform medical environments into kid-friendly spaces.- Lead 100+ student members in packing 80+ sensory kits and sewing surgical dolls.- Coordinate with the Child Life Specialists of pediatric patients when planning activities in order to best support the children’s needs.- Pioneered an alternative virtual format for in-person club meetings to improve accessibility for commuter and immunocompromised students.- Delegated tasks to 6 board leaders and plan monthly meetings and team building events. Show less

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  Samahang Teaching through Experience Program (STEP)

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Samahang Teaching Through Experience (STEP) Leader Intern

  - Discussed Filipino identity and community by focusing on the historical and cultural context of the Pilipinx community as well as contemporary trends, events, and conditions that affect Filipinos today. - Collaborated with other ethnic projects during biweekly workgroup meetings, resulting in a project titled "Decolonizing the Mind" which was a hypothetical initiative to form a mental organization on campus specifically for minorities.- Attended weekly Peer Counseling Component Workgroup Meetings to analyze student trends and collaborated on the creation of the "Surviving and Thriving" Workshop as well as a worksheet for UCLA college students, in an effort to help students identify (1) areas that come easy to them and/or areas that they enjoy in their life that helps them destress and (2) areas they struggle the most in so they can reflect/identify actionable steps they can take to “thrive” in those areas.- Collaborated with other interns in outreaching and putting together a Pinoy Internetworking Week event that succeeded in gathering 15+ Filipino professionals in areas like Public Health and Healthcare; Arts and Entertainment; Science, Engineering, and Technology; Business, Marketing, and Management; and Education, Law, and Public Policy, in order to introduce Pilipinx-identifying students’ to post-grad pathways and career opportunities. Show less

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  Arlington Recreation: KidCare After Care

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Occupational Therapy Student Intern

  - Oversaw and ensured the safety of over 30 children during recreational activities.- Executed an “Emotions Jenga” Service Project for the site to help children at the site better recognize and understand different emotions, and where they are appropriate in social settings.- Completed individual activity analyses and occupational narratives.- Maintained a clean and organized environment in play areas and toy storage.

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  Medford Council on Aging

  Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

  Fieldwork I: Occupational Therapy Student Intern & Group Leader

  - Created and implemented a weekly arts-focused therapeutic curriculum and session plans aligned with the unique objectives and needs of each group, some of which included adults with arthritis, Autism, and Down Syndrome.- Planned suitable activities, materials, group discussion questions, and resources to ensure an optimal challenge for participants' individual goals.- Offered physical and verbal cues to encourage participant engagement throughout sessions,- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere that promoted learning and personal growth through environmental and activity adaptations such as wheel-chair accessible spots, calming music, art-tool alternatives for better grip, well-contrasted materials, and instruction sheets with visuals.- Implemented behavior management and conflict resolution strategies within group sessions.- Implement icebreakers and discussion/reflections questions that promote cognitive development, reflective practice, self-affirmation among community members. - Examples of some groups I have planned/facilitated along with a co-leader: Pumpkin Vase & Flower Arranging, Rope Pumpkin Decor, Fall Wreath Decorating, Embroidery Hoop Pumpkins, Fall Tree Painting, Fall Leaf Candle Mason Jars, Abstract Affirmation Painting, Beaded Bracelet Making, Valentine Tote Bag Painting- Developed a visual Recommendation Report with evidence-based suggestions on further implementation and enhancement of Craft Groups at the site. Show less

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  Tufts University

  Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

  Co-Leader for Project Connect

  Project Connect is a peer-facilitated program to help build social connection and community. - Facilitated engaging discussions and activities for groups of 4-6 peers in six 1-hour sessions, both virtually and in-person.- Led groups through thought-provoking and interactive questions, enhancing participant engagement and connection.- Developed and executed a community connection project, including a collaborative rock-painting activity with positive messages.- Applied group theory concepts to improve participation and retention rates, fostering a more cohesive and active community. Show less

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  Philippine-American Mainstream Advocacy for Nonpartisan Associations, Inc. (PAMANA)

  Jan 2024 - now

  Co-Director

  PAMANA's mission objectives are as follows:- To foster and strengthen cooperation among Filipino American organizations in the New England region the United States, promoting mutual understanding, humility and equality- To encourage active participation of all Filipino American organizations in the New England region in the commemoration of the Philippine Independence Day- To coordinate timely and effective mobilization of all Filipino American organizations in the New England region to respond and render assistance to victims of calamities in the Philippines such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons and such other major disastrous events.Roles:- Collaborated with team members to engage Filipino American organizations across New England in the Philippine Independence Day commemoration.- Plan and execute community initiatives, including grocery and care package distribution for Filipino communities in need and leadership development events for Filipino youth in New England.- Volunteered at the Philippine Independence Day Festival, overseeing tabling, delivering and distributing chairs to vendors, and coordinating performer check-in and verification to ensure smooth event operations.- Attend monthly team meetings to provide updates and strategize for future events. Show less

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  Tufts University

  Jun 2024 - now

  Occupational Therapy Admissions Assistant