RACHEL CASEYrcasey@carthage.edu

(708) 407-1643Until May 2016 Permanent2001 Alford Park Drive, Box 951 10748 Fintan Court Kenosha WI, 53140 Mokena, IL 60448OBJECTIVE An internship in the Occupational Therapy field

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts May 2016Major: Psychology GPA 3.1Carthage College, Kenosha WISenior Thesis: “Music Therapy Facilitates Joint Attention in ASD Children”

RELATED EXPERIENCE Line Staff Mar. 2014-Present Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Kenosha WI

Support Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children improve social skills, fine motor skills and gross motor skills

Introduce clients to external community venues including parks and walks Exercise disciplinary measures and promote joint attention

Gym Leader for Intellectually Disabled Teenagers Sept. 2010-May 2012Lincoln-Way East High School Frankfort, IL

Assisted intellectually disabled male and female teenagers in gym learn and play basketball, tennis, swimming, baseball and soccer and taught social communication skills

Lead 18-year-old female through Special Olympics event and activities

Nanny, Multiple Private Families Summer 2007-Present Mokena, IL; Frankfort IL

Cared for twin newborns and children up to eight years old Escort youth to community events and sites, such as the zoo, water park, and

sporting events and facilitate activities such as sports and arts/crafts Provide parents with daily activities report

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Walgreens Jan. 2013-July 2014 Kenosha, WI; Mokena IL

Aid customers by offering information Obtain payment by cash, card, or check Supply shelves with products

HONORS Academic Scholarship Dean’s List

ACTIVITIES Chi Omega Fraternity Fundraise for Make-A-Wish Division III Tennis Soup Kitchen Volunteer