Ellie Bendetson, OTD, OTR/L

Experience

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  United in Harmony

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2019

  Summer Camp Counselor

  Overnight camp counselor and program supervisor supporting homeless youth in Los Angeles• Supervised one week overnight camp for 4 years• Planned monthly events for 100+ children throughout the year for 2 years• Fundraising efforts• Provide support to high school aged counselors

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  Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Summer Camp Counselor

  Summer camp counselor• Supervision of more than 50 children (5-9) for an all-day, 6 week camp• Educated campers in the creation of a full length musical theater performance• Arts and crafts director• Improvisation classes

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  Peer Health Exchange

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Health Educator

  High school sexual education educator

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  USC Hillel Foundation

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Campus Engagement Intern

  Hillel International internship with the goal of engaging USC students in the Hillel Jewish community• Coordinated 60 one-on-one engagements with students to increase involvement within Hillel • Planned and implemented five events under a self-created initiative (Capitol Hill(el), political assembly and discussion events)• Assisted with recruitment and fundraising for Hillel International and Taglit Birthright.

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  USC Hillel Foundation

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Vice President of Health and Wellness

  Developed wellness programming such as free yoga and mindfulness classes, study periods and open support for Jewish students at USC

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  University of Southern California

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Lab Assistant

  Research assistant in the Healthy Aging Research and Technology Lab (HART) focused on applying technology to enhance function within the geriatric population • "MovingUp Older Adults' Activity and Fall Prevention; 2nd Arm Regarding Older Adults with Mild Dementia (September 2019 - August 2020) - Research Assistant• "In-Home User Testing of a Dynamic Seating System on Osteoarthritis Symptoms (January 2019 - September 2019) - Research Assistant• "Development of Virtual Nature Immersion for Geriatric Patients with Mild Dementia (January 2018 - December 2018) - Volunteer Assistant• Research assistance including literature reviews, grant proposals, pre and post-test data collection, interviews and screenings, data analysis and poster presentations• Coding experience utilizing NVivo system• Implemented trainings with new research assistances to ensure future success Lihat lebih sedikit

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  Larchmont Charter School

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2018

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  Level I Fieldwork - Elementary, middle and high school based occupational therapy• Observation of interventions to facilitate student academic and functional success• Documentation utilizing SOAP notes and Welligent system• Observation and participation in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and parent consultation meetings

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  Therapy West Inc. and pLAy Studio

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  Level II Fieldwork - Outpatient pediatric therapy• Independent treatment of 15+ clients addressing sensory strategies, gross and fine motor development, visual perceptual skills and behavioral regulation, amongst other areas of care• Supervision of early intervention group program (TWISPP) for children aged 0-3• Documentation: 24 hour intervention notes (I.e. SOAP notes), progress reports and evaluations• Development of 12-week case study on Tool-use in Feeding for Children with Autism• Experience providing feeding and sensory integration based services• Experience treating in English and Spanish Lihat lebih sedikit

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  Cedars-Sinai

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  Level I Fieldwork - Outpatient hands and upper extremity rehabilitation• Observation of hand therapy interventions to facilitate dexterity, endurance, strength and related to direct occupational performance skills• Splinting and Physical Agent Modalities training• Documentation such as SOAP notes, progress notes and goal writing

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  San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  Level I Fieldwork - Community based outpatient mental health• Observation and implementation of group based therapy and community integration activities• Supportive housing and employment assistance in collaboration with social work• Development of Sensory Integration programming for mental health support

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  King Trivia, Inc.

  Nov 2019 - now

  Trivia Host
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  SoLA Community Peace Center

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  Level II Fieldwork - Emerging practice area in pediatric wellness• Developed and implemented daily Zoom based programming for children 5-12 to address health & wellness, executive functioning, socioemotional skills, fine motor, sustained attention, self regulation (i.e. ALERT program)• Led caregiver programming including education and support regarding COVID-19 safety and virtual learning • Early intervention (0-3) Zoom based programming

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  Hiller Therapy

  Nov 2020 - now

  I engaged in a year-long doctoral residency at Hiller Therapy, an outdoor pediatric private practice.My general tasks included, but were not limited to:• Individual planning and implementation of treatment sessions for a pediatric caseload addressing behavioral regulation, visual perceptual skills, gross and fine motor development and sensory preferences. • Providing consultative services for families and schools in order to maximize functional engagement in daily routines.• Documentation in the form of SOAP notes, progress reports, evaluations and consultations.• Group programming and program development addressing fine motor development, social skills, and executive functioning• Development and implementation of a 6-week caregiver education program regarding picky eating best practices. This program, Making Mealtimes Matter (Mmm!), was the central piece of my doctoral residency. I completed a thorough literature review, a comprehensive business and marketing plan, and designed the overall curriculum. Once cycle has been completed with 6 families with another to begin in mid-October. Lihat lebih sedikit

  • Senior Occupational Therapist

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Occupational Therapist

    Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Doctoral Resident

    Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
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  Kids Therapy Made Simple

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2021

  Occupational Therapist