Zainab Almuhaisen
Education______________________________________________________________
• NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NYIT) – Old Westbury, NY
Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy, class of 2019, GPA 3.9/4
• YORK COLLEGE-CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - Queens, NY
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree, majored in Psychology, Class of 2015
• HONORS PROGRAM OF YORK COLLEGE - Was an honors student and graduated having completed the honors
program requirements by graduation
Professional Experience_____________________________________________________________
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FIELDWORK:
• Transitions of Long Island- outpatient setting, empowering individuals with post stroke, TBI, and other diagnoses live a more
functional, independent, and meaningful life through the participation of everyday activities and occupations, January 2019-
April 2019
• NYU Langone Hospital – Acute care setting helping individuals resume daily activities and occupations after surgery or illness
– March –June 2018
• Ahava Medical & Rehabilitation Center- geriatric setting to help older adults with a variety of diagnoses regain strength and
involvement in the community to live independently – January- March 2018
• Barrier Free Living - mental health setting helping residents with a history of domestic violence live to their fullest potentialApril –June 2017
• Jewish Community Center (JCC) - mental health setting conducting group activities for clients with Alzheimer’s Disease and
Dementia regain their lives – January – March 2017
• Department of Education (DOE) - at an elementary school to work on their goals individually and in groups –
October – November 2016
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
• Service trip to Spain and Morocco to provide and encourage communities in need of occupational therapy services to advocate
for their needs on an individual and communal level – January 2019
• NYSOTA Advocacy Day in Albany to meet with Assemblyman David McDonough to speak about the importance of
occupational therapy and early intervention - March 2018
• Shadowed OT at Homecare setting August 2018
• Think First – Bike Safety Workshop at MS 172 – July 2018
• Met with District 28 Chief of Staff and Director of Constituent Affairs to Promote the Profession of Occupational Therapy
– January 2018
• Least Restrictive Environment Conference – December 2017
• Bridging the Gaps Conference – November 2017
• ISF Exceptional Race - November 2017
• Presented a Nutrition Education and Meal Preparation Session at FCA Walkabout Transitional Living with Young Men and
Women - November 2017
• DASH Diet Hypertension Lecture - October 2017
• Identifying and Preventing Burnout in Occupational Therapy Practice; AOTA Continuing Education Course - October 2017
• Class Representative June 2016- September 2017
• Backpack Awareness Day – September 2018
• AOTA Centennial Conference – March-April 2017
• AOTA Student Conclave- November 2016
HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER:
• Worked at Jamaica Hospital in multiple areas of the Emergency Room such as Critical Care Area, Trauma, and OBG-YN.
Provided direct and indirect patient care and helped medical persona. June 2011 - August 2012
• Worked at a community private clinic for four months in 2013
• Worked with Occupational Therapists at the in-patient and out-patient units of Jamaica Hospital. March 2014 – May 2015
TEACHING:
• Teacher’s Assistant at a graduate program at New York Institute of Technology for Anatomy Lab - July-August 2018
• Assisted and substituted classes for first grade at Al-Iman School. November 2015 – December 2015
• Taught students from elementary, junior high, and high school to learn a second language, history, and ethics during
weekends, summers, and throughout the school year – 2006-2013
• Held in class discussions, activities, and games to help students learn in a more effective manner
• Worked with small and large groups of students
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS
• A member of the National Society of Leadership and Success - May 2012
• Worked with college students as a Student Networking Team Facilitator for the school year of 2012 - 2013
Employment History_______________________________________________________________
• NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - 101 Northern Blvd. Glen Head, NY 11545 - Teacher’s Assistant for
Anatomy Lab - July-August 2018
• JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER - 8900 Van Wyck Expy. New York, NY 11418. Hospital Volunteer 2011 -
2015
• THE ARK INSTITUTE - 55-11 Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377. Grade 5 Quran, Islamic Studies, and History Teacher
on Sundays. 2014 – 2015 & 2017
• Al- SAJJAD CLINIC - 89-10 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica NY, 11435. Secretary and assistant for a
Physician – January – April 2013
• AL-IMAN REGULAR, SATURDAY, AND SUMMER SCHOOL and AL-KHOEI CENTER - 89-10 Van Wyck
Expy, Jamaica NY, 11435. Quran Teacher, & Teacher’s Assistant for 5 core subjects , 2006 to 2013
Research_______________________________________________________________
• The Use of Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Novel Transitions for Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder – January 2018 - May 2019
• Near-Death Experiences and Quantum Theory: Does Consciousness Continue Beyond Physical Death? An Honors
Thesis - December 2014
Honors & Awards________________________________________________________________
• Occupational Therapy Advocacy Award - May 2019
• Occupational Therapy Research Award - May 2019
• Elected Member of the Alpha Eta Society - May 2019
• Highest Academic Honors - Magna Cum Laude - May 2015
• Certificate of Achievement - York College Honors Program - May 2015
• Academic Distinction in the Psychology Discipline - May 2015
• Honors Society for the Liberal Arts - May 2014
• National Engaged Leader Award - May 2013
• Dean’s List (9 from Fall 2010 - Fall 2014
Certifications & Memberships___________________________________________________________
• Carfit Certified Technician - June 2018
A member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) – October 2018 – 2019
• Member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists – October 2016 – October 2017
• Certificate of Training for Office Safety, Workplace Violence, and Sexual Harassment for Employee – April 2017
• Member of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) of NYIT – September 2016 - Current
• HIPPA Rules & Compliance Certificate
• Blood-borne Pathogens in Healthcare Facilities Certificate
• Certified for adult and pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid. - 11/2018 - 11/2020
Other Languages_____________________________________________________________
• Can speak, read, and write English and Arabic
Education______________________________________________________________
• NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NYIT) – Old Westbury, NY
Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy, class of 2019, GPA 3.9/4
• YORK COLLEGE-CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - Queens, NY
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree, majored in Psychology, Class of 2015
• HONORS PROGRAM OF YORK COLLEGE - Was an honors student and graduated having completed the honors
program requirements by graduation
Professional Experience_____________________________________________________________
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FIELDWORK:
• Transitions of Long Island- outpatient setting, empowering individuals with post stroke, TBI, and other diagnoses live a more
functional, independent, and meaningful life through the participation of everyday activities and occupations, January 2019-
April 2019
• NYU Langone Hospital – Acute care setting helping individuals resume daily activities and occupations after surgery or illness
– March –June 2018
• Ahava Medical & Rehabilitation Center- geriatric setting to help older adults with a variety of diagnoses regain strength and
involvement in the community to live independently – January- March 2018
• Barrier Free Living - mental health setting helping residents with a history of domestic violence live to their fullest potentialApril –June 2017
• Jewish Community Center (JCC) - mental health setting conducting group activities for clients with Alzheimer’s Disease and
Dementia regain their lives – January – March 2017
• Department of Education (DOE) - at an elementary school to work on their goals individually and in groups –
October – November 2016
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
• Service trip to Spain and Morocco to provide and encourage communities in need of occupational therapy services to advocate
for their needs on an individual and communal level – January 2019
• NYSOTA Advocacy Day in Albany to meet with Assemblyman David McDonough to speak about the importance of
occupational therapy and early intervention - March 2018
• Shadowed OT at Homecare setting August 2018
• Think First – Bike Safety Workshop at MS 172 – July 2018
• Met with District 28 Chief of Staff and Director of Constituent Affairs to Promote the Profession of Occupational Therapy
– January 2018
• Least Restrictive Environment Conference – December 2017
• Bridging the Gaps Conference – November 2017
• ISF Exceptional Race - November 2017
• Presented a Nutrition Education and Meal Preparation Session at FCA Walkabout Transitional Living with Young Men and
Women - November 2017
• DASH Diet Hypertension Lecture - October 2017
• Identifying and Preventing Burnout in Occupational Therapy Practice; AOTA Continuing Education Course - October 2017
• Class Representative June 2016- September 2017
• Backpack Awareness Day – September 2018
• AOTA Centennial Conference – March-April 2017
• AOTA Student Conclave- November 2016
HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER:
• Worked at Jamaica Hospital in multiple areas of the Emergency Room such as Critical Care Area, Trauma, and OBG-YN.
Provided direct and indirect patient care and helped medical persona. June 2011 - August 2012
• Worked at a community private clinic for four months in 2013
• Worked with Occupational Therapists at the in-patient and out-patient units of Jamaica Hospital. March 2014 – May 2015
TEACHING:
• Teacher’s Assistant at a graduate program at New York Institute of Technology for Anatomy Lab - July-August 2018
• Assisted and substituted classes for first grade at Al-Iman School. November 2015 – December 2015
• Taught students from elementary, junior high, and high school to learn a second language, history, and ethics during
weekends, summers, and throughout the school year – 2006-2013
• Held in class discussions, activities, and games to help students learn in a more effective manner
• Worked with small and large groups of students
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS
• A member of the National Society of Leadership and Success - May 2012
• Worked with college students as a Student Networking Team Facilitator for the school year of 2012 - 2013
Employment History_______________________________________________________________
• NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - 101 Northern Blvd. Glen Head, NY 11545 - Teacher’s Assistant for
Anatomy Lab - July-August 2018
• JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER - 8900 Van Wyck Expy. New York, NY 11418. Hospital Volunteer 2011 -
2015
• THE ARK INSTITUTE - 55-11 Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377. Grade 5 Quran, Islamic Studies, and History Teacher
on Sundays. 2014 – 2015 & 2017
• Al- SAJJAD CLINIC - 89-10 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica NY, 11435. Secretary and assistant for a
Physician – January – April 2013
• AL-IMAN REGULAR, SATURDAY, AND SUMMER SCHOOL and AL-KHOEI CENTER - 89-10 Van Wyck
Expy, Jamaica NY, 11435. Quran Teacher, & Teacher’s Assistant for 5 core subjects , 2006 to 2013
Research_______________________________________________________________
• The Use of Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Novel Transitions for Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder – January 2018 - May 2019
• Near-Death Experiences and Quantum Theory: Does Consciousness Continue Beyond Physical Death? An Honors
Thesis - December 2014
Honors & Awards________________________________________________________________
• Occupational Therapy Advocacy Award - May 2019
• Occupational Therapy Research Award - May 2019
• Elected Member of the Alpha Eta Society - May 2019
• Highest Academic Honors - Magna Cum Laude - May 2015
• Certificate of Achievement - York College Honors Program - May 2015
• Academic Distinction in the Psychology Discipline - May 2015
• Honors Society for the Liberal Arts - May 2014
• National Engaged Leader Award - May 2013
• Dean’s List (9 from Fall 2010 - Fall 2014
Certifications & Memberships___________________________________________________________
• Carfit Certified Technician - June 2018
A member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) – October 2018 – 2019
• Member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists – October 2016 – October 2017
• Certificate of Training for Office Safety, Workplace Violence, and Sexual Harassment for Employee – April 2017
• Member of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) of NYIT – September 2016 - Current
• HIPPA Rules & Compliance Certificate
• Blood-borne Pathogens in Healthcare Facilities Certificate
• Certified for adult and pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid. - 11/2018 - 11/2020
Other Languages_____________________________________________________________
• Can speak, read, and write English and Arabic