Yinao Wang_Esmeralda

3 Bayard Rd., Apt 23, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: 1-412-652-4080
E-mail: wangy6@duq.edu
Website: https://esmeralda-wangyinao.weebly.com/

Objectives
A highly motivated, passionate and hardworking Chinese pre-doctoral student; eager to become an
occupational therapist, to apply the knowledge and skills attained to provide the highest quality of
care; and always believe that OT can be everywhere in our lives.

Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
|2016-2019|Duquesne University| Pittsburgh, PA| GPA 3.7/4.0
 Good standing
 Dean’s List
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science
|2015-2016|Duquesne University| Pittsburgh, PA| GPA 3.6/4.0
 Good standing
 Rehabilitation Science Award for Academic Excellence
Bachelor in Rehabilitation Science
|2011-2015| Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine| Shanghai, China
Minor Bachelor in English
|2011-2015| East China Normal University| Shanghai, China

Fieldwork
IA: Children’s Institute- Day School (Dec 11-15, 2017)
|Pediatric Setting
|Autism; Cerebral Palsy; Genetic disorders
- Collaborating with PT to train the children on functional mobility and transfer, and self-care
- Collaborating with SLP to train the children on communication & social skills
- Administrating the assessment to assess handwriting skills
- Leading one of the feeding sessions during lunch time
>> main areas: self-care; self-feeding; sensory integration; handwriting

IB: Renewal Inc (within Psychosocial Course in Spring semester 2018)

|Community-Based Setting
|Substance Abuse in Criminal Justice System
- Administrating the interview-based and performance-based assessment to set client-
centered goals
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- Creating client-centered interventions which focused on social and communication skills,

money management, and basic life skills
- Leading and co-leading group sessions, using role play, and lecturing to teach them to
practice the skills and strategies
>> main areas: social and communication skills; money management; relaxation strategies; basic life skills

IC: Ohio Valley General Hospital (April 30 – May 4, 2018)

|Acute-care
|Common diagnosis include falls, fractures, general weakness, TKA, THA, TSA, CVA, COPD,
PNA, and diabetes
- Collaborating with PT to complete the initial evaluation, and functional transfer and mobility
- Administrating ROM/strength screening
- Educating patients in proper use of walker
>> main areas: self-care; functional transfer; functional mobility; education about safety

IIA: UPMC CRS Heritage Place (July 2 – Sept 21, 2018)

|Skilled Nursing Facility
|Frail older adults with various common diagnosis include falls, ortho (hips, knees, back
surgeries), and CVA’s
- administrate assessments and interventions under FWED's supervision
>> main areas: functional transfer and mobility; relaxation strategies; self-care; education about dafety

IIB: Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (Oct 1 – Dec 21, 2018)
|School-based Setting
|Cortical Visual Impairment with other common pediatric diagnosis
- administrate assessments and interventions under FWED's supervision
>> main areas: social and communication skills; feeding; using different kinds of A/E

Experience
International Student Liaison (2017 –2018)
|Occupational Therapy Department in Duquesne University| Pittsburgh, PA
I tutored international students to enhance their academic learning, and encouraged and organized
them to participate in the US cultural events, such as Thanksgiving dinner, and Halloween

Volunteer (2016 –2018)

|Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh| 2821 Sarah St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203
I aided residents in carrying out their daily activities, including dressing, morning routines, and meal
preparation

|Shepherd’s Heart| 13 Pride St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219

I interacted with individuals by providing food and company to them

Leadership
Secretary of PTE in Duquesne University
(2017 –2019)

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Secretary of Chinese Student Union in Duquesne University

(2017 –2019)
Leader of Guzheng Class in Youth Activity Center of China Welfare Institute
(2013 –2015)
First chair of Guzheng in Traditional Musical Instruments Orchestra in TCM
(2011 –2015)

Membership
Beta Thera Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon at Duquesne University
|2017-2019
American Occupational Therapy Association Student Membership
|2016-2019| ID#: 000004460219
 Attending 2016 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo- Chicago IL
 Presenting 2018 AOTA Annual Conference- Salt Lake City UTA
Muñoz, J.P, Miller, M. & Wang, Y. Defining the Needs of Elderly Ex-Offenders Integrating into the
Community. Co-presenter of a research poster at the AOTA Annual Conference, Salt Lake City,
UT, April 2018.
Student Occupational Therapy Association Membership
|2016-2019
 Attending the SOTA meetings
 Attending & presenting at Journal Club

Skills
 Computer skill [Microsoft words, excel, PowerPoint]
 Language [Chinese & English]
 Creative
 Highly motivated self-starter
 Hard-working & deliberate
 Multi-tasker
 Flexible schedule
 Punctual & well presented
 Great organizational skills and time management

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