Taylor McElroy, BSHS, OTS

920 Cribbs St Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 15601 | 724-953-4726 | mcelroyt@duq.edu

Objective
To obtain an occupational therapy position that allows for utilization of my educational and clinical training and to
support Jefferson Hospital’s mission of delivering intervention services with sensitivity to the clinical, emotional,
and spiritual needs of the individual.

Education
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program, (Bachelors of Science in Health Science), May 2018
Minor in Gerontology
· Graduated Summa Cum Laude
· Dean’s list (8 semesters)
· 3.91 Cumulative GPA
· Ready to Succeed Scholarship 2017

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program Expected Graduation (Masters of Science in Occupational
Therapy), Feb 2019

Professional Experience
Positive Steps Therapy, Pittsburgh, PA
Level I Fieldwork, December 2017
· Enhanced personal knowledge of inpatient pediatric Occupational Therapy Interventions
· Obtained experience in an early intervention Occupational Therapy setting
· Implemented intervention techniques throughout sessions (brushing, letter recognition activity, etc.)

Baldwin Health Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Level I Fieldwork, May 2018
· Enhanced personal knowledge of Occupational Therapy Interventions in a geriatric context
· Obtained experience in working with a variety of diagnoses (dementia, amputees, THR, deconditioning, etc.)
· Planned and initiated intervention and assessment techniques throughout sessions (MMT, therapeutic exercise, ROM
screening, FIM scoring etc.)

Scholarship
Exploring the Use of Microsoft Bands to Measure Task Repetitive Practice Research Project
Advisor: Elena Donoso Brown, PhD, OTR/L
· Assisted in execution of data collection procedures
· Analyzed data via specialized Matlab program

920 Cribbs St Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 15601 724-953-4726 mcelroyt@duq.edu

Work Experience

GRANE AT HOME, Pittsburgh, PA

Caregiver, February 2018 - Present
· Provide companionship
· Assist in completing basic self-care needs
· Facilitate independence for individuals in their homes
· Collaborate with families to create meaningful work tasks
· Help to create full and rewarding lives

COMMUNITY OPTIONS INC., Pittsburgh, PA

Direct Support Professional, July 2016 – June 2017
Senior Direct Support Professional, June 2017- May 2018
· Managed group home supplies and staff who work in the home
· Guided clients with daily activities
· Provided companionship
· Empowered individuals to become self-determined
· Helped to create full and rewarding lives

Service
Member: Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society June 2017 – Present
· Promote research and scholarship among Occupational Therapy Students
· Contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities, such as research
development

Member: Alpha Phi Sorority March 2015 – May 2018

· Raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation
· Participated in volunteer activities in the Pittsburgh area
· Participated in activities on campus, in and outside Greek Life

Director of Sisterhood: Alpha Phi Sorority January 2016 – December 2016

· Planned and managed sisterhood retreat and activities
· Promoted a strong sisterhood by selecting sisters to receive the Sisterhood Paddle

Additional Skills
· Established behavior management skills
· Problem solving
· Self-critiquing
· Strong work ethic
· BLS for Healthcare Providers
· Autism Care Training
· Completion of Pennsylvania Medication Administration Training

920 Cribbs St Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 15601 724-953-4726 mcelroyt@duq.edu