Grace Pennell
555 Bethany Rd. Eads, TN 38028
                                       (901) 651-6370
                       grace.pennell@uthsc.edu| gapennell@hotmail.com
Education
       University of Tennessee at Knoxville
       Bachelor of Science in Education: Kinesiology
       Graduation: May 2016
       University of Tennessee Health Science Center
       Masters of Occupational Therapy
       Anticipated graduation: May 2019
Occupational Therapy Experience
Germantown Municipal School District, Germantown, TN, September 2017
   • Completed a 2-week, 80-hour, Level I Fieldwork rotation with an occupational therapist
     in the school system that included using interventions in handwriting, hand and grip
     strength, grasp, general play activities, and assistive technology
LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN, December 2015
   • Observed occupational therapists in outpatient and inpatient settings for a total of 8 hours
Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington, PA, December 2015
   • Observed occupational therapists in a skilled nursing facility
Work Experience
Administrative Assistant, Visionary Eye Care, Memphis, TN, November 2016 – January 2017
   • Performed administrative dues of scheduling clients for appointments, as well as filing
      paperwork and charts
Counselor, Camp Ozark, Mt. Ida, AR, July 2016 – August 2016
   • Worked with children ages 9-12 for 5 weeks, assisted with daily care activities, planned
      and interacted during leisurely activities and scheduled camp activities
Leadership and Community Service
Tutor, Knowledge Quest, Memphis, TN, September 2017 – present
   • Tutor children from Memphis City Schools and help them with homework
Client Scheduler, Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center, Memphis, TN, July 2017 – present
    • Communicate with parents to schedule their children at a pediatric occupational therapy
        pro bono clinic run by students of the UTHSC Occupational Therapy program
Counselor, Camp Koinonia, Crossville, TN, March 2016
   • Worked for 1 week with children and adults with disabilities, ranging from ages 7-22
Volunteer, LeBonheur East Surgery Center, Memphis, TN, January 2009 – present
   • Provide non-skilled nursing care in recovery and pre-op
Nanny/Babysitter, Memphis, TN & Knoxville, TN, August 2006 – present
   • Facilitate play activities, transport children to sports and leisure activities, assist with
      homework, cook meals
References
Dr. Anne Zachry
Chair & Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
(901) 448-2228
azachry@uthsc.edu
Dr. Anita Mitchell
Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
(901) 448-8393
amitchell@uthsc.edu
Lesley Parker
Germantown Municipal School District, Occupational Therapist
(901) 277-3415
lesley.parker@gmsdk12.org
Carol Langston
Operating Room Manager, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
(901) 595-4310
carol.langston@stjude.org