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