1. Alexandra Gaston
2336 Tara Drive Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 287-9302 agaston4@slu.edu
AOTA # 000004405916
EDUCATION GPA: 4.0
Saint Louis University- St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Occupational Science May 2015
Master’s of Occupational Therapy May 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
Personal Attendant March 2015-present
• Assist woman with muscular dystrophy in morning routine including toileting, dressing, and
grooming tasks
Physics Tutor-Student Success Center, Saint Louis University January 2015-present
• Advise students in a 1:1 setting to enhance their understanding of mathematical concepts
• Engage more than thirty students in large group sessions to review in-class materials
• Offer new ways of thinking to undergraduate students to allow them to complete problems
U101 Peer Instructor-Student Success Center, Saint Louis University
August 2012-December 2014
• Developed class syllabus, course objectives, and assignment materials
• Created engaging in-class lesson plans to encourage students to develop knowledge of
college transitions topics such as time management, student involvement, and diversity
• Counseled students through the first year transition
Counselor/Caregiver Timber Pointe Outdoor Center-Hudson, IL May 2013-August 2013
• Collaborated with staff, counselors, and family to create appropriate schedules for campers
by using effective interpersonal skills
• Organized and modified various camp activities and events to provide entertainment for
campers aging from 13-years-old to 80-years-old with various disabilities
• Created a safe and secure environment in order to enable campers to feel accepted and
comfortable in an outdoor setting
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Pi Theta Epsilon
President
• Create and collaborate with executive board members to create effective and efficient meeting
schedules for all members
• Establish participation in The President’s Award through occupational therapy education with
college students and high school men in the St. Louis community
2. Alexandra Gaston
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Delta Gamma September 2012-present
• Completed over 40 hours of service with Delta Gamma Center and Little Sister’s of the Poor
Director of Recruitment Records January 2014-December 2014
• Recruited and built relationships to ensure successful recruitment by outreaching to local
and out-of-state alumni
• Co-facilitated practice for 135 women, providing perspectives on values-based
conversations
• Constructed a database containing all new member information and alumni connection
Dance Marathon
Communications Chair January 2014-September 2014
• Provided detailed notes for 25 each executive board members
• Constructed monthly newsletters for over 500 participants through use of MailChimp
• Completed all social media posts to raise awareness Children’s Miracle Network using
Hootsuite
Micah Member September 2011-December 2013
• Engaged in over 150 hours of service by tutoring refugee students from January 2012-
December 2013
• Taught English, math, and religion in order to improve middle school students progression
in academia
• Developed after school activities to build upon school-based learning and social interactions
for elementary school children
HONORS
• Dean’s List, Doisy College of Health Sciences 2012, 2013, 2014
• Alpha Eta Society, Doisy College of Health Sciences Installed October 2014
• Special Interest Section intern in Mental Health Will begin participation on July 1, 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified