HELLO, I'M
Abigail Bernard
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student
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About
MY BACKGROUND
My name is Abigail Bernard, I am Occupational Therapy Doctorate student with a background in biology and an interest in pediatric settings. However, I am eager to gain experience with all of the populations that a licensed OT might encounter. I am passionate about encouraging others to find meaning in their lives by engaging in purposeful occupations. In my program, I am developing skills in practice, advocacy, research, and autonomous decision making, each of which will be beneficial in my future as an OT. I hope to gain more knowledge and experience as I complete my program that will allow me to grow in the field of occupational therapy and use my skills to help others. Browse my site to see all that I have to offer and feel free to contact me using the information listed at the bottom of the page.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2016-2019
John Carroll University – University Heights, OH; Class of 2019
Bachelor of Science in Biology
GPA: 3.83/4.0
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
May 2012- August 2019
City of Lyndhurst, Pool Manager
This experience helped me enhance my skills of interpersonal communication, problem-solving and leadership.
2019-2022
University of Toledo – Toledo, OH; Class of 2022
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
Graduate Certificate for Teaming in Early Childhood Education
In progress
January 2020- present
University of Toledo Student Recreation Center, WSI
This experience allows me to interact with individuals of different ages to focus on my teaching skills and ability to give constructive feedback.
Skills
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
The figure above showcases the skills and traits that I have developed through my education and work experiences. I would like to highlight a few skills that I consider particularly important:
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communication: this skill is crucial to interacting with colleagues, clients, and others in society and necessary to pass information and problem-solve effectively.
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problem-solving: in occupational therapy, every client is different and my problem-solving ability will allow me to create a treatment plan that is unique and specific to each client and find solutions that best fit the individual that I am working with
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empathy: this skill is important in most professions but particularly in healthcare to ensure that the client feels both heard and understood and allow practitioners to tailor care to the individual
Certifications
WHAT I CAN DO
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American Heart Association CPR (completed)
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Adult Mental Health First Aid​​ (completed)
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Teaming in Early Childhood Education (in progress)
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Adult Vision Screening
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Areas of Interest
As a future practitioner, I hope to advocate for the populations below.
Autism
Pediatrics
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Cerebral Palsy