DM DANNIELLE MARKOVITZ

(443) 717-3529 ■ dmarkovitz@radford.edu ■ 522 Fairfax St Radford VA 24141

RADFORD UNI VERSIT Y/G RADUATING CLASS OF 2 0 19

Major: Recreation, Parks, and Tourism in the Department of Education and Human Development
Major Concentration: Recreational Therapy
GPA: 3.6

PROFESSI ONAL JOB /INT ERN SHI P EXPERI ENCE

Special Ed Aide- Radford University On Campus Transition Partnership (Fall 2017-Present)

o Working on campus to provide inclusive transition services for college age students with disabilities
o Guiding the student in participating in all aspects of their day activities including classes, jobs/work
experience, social, cognitive, and recreational activities.
o Assisting students in their specific academic and independent living activities according to their Individual
Educational Plans (IEPs)

Banquet Server - The Inn at Virginia Tech (Spring 2017-present)

o Set up and clean up the banquet halls
o Implemented customer service with guests while processing food and drink orders
o Work in conjunction with other servers, customers, bar tenders and managers

NeuroRestorative – Field Work (Present)

o Observing Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, while contributing ideas in program
implementations within group and one-on-one interventions
o Utilizing recreational therapy practices in the programs and services individually tailored for individuals in
various stages of post-acute rehabilitation with brain and spinal cord injuries

Dolphin Assisted Therapy Internship - WATER PLANET USA - (June 2018)

o Part of an active role in Water Planet’s educational Eco Tours and Therapeutic Recreational Therapy
programs for children with developmental delays, PDD, cerebral palsy, visual impairment and Autism
Spectrum Disorder
o Developed and assisted an implementation process for the participants in the Harmony and Serenity
programs
o Learned different approaches to dolphin assisted therapy, equine, art, music and cranio sacral therapies,
WATSU and energy work
o Participated in a 1-week training on how wild dolphin interaction can influence human behavior,
emotions and self-development

Personal Support Worker- New Beginnings Inc. (2013-present)

o Transport and participate with him in programs such as Allied Sports, Special Olympics, horseback riding
lessons, swim practice, arts & crafts, school/homework, reading, cooking activities, medication
administration and other hobbies

Inclusion Companion- Howard County Recreation and Parks Therapeutic Recreation Camps (Summer 2017)
o Providing support to 1-3 children/teens ages 2-16 years of age during camp hours
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o Assisting and encouraging campers with moderate to severe disabilities to participate in age appropriate
activities

Boat Rental Attendant - Howard County Recreation and Parks/Centennial Park (June 2014- August 2016)
o Specialized training in boat rental operations, monitor dock area, conduct lake patrols, provide safe
environment for public
o Handle money transactions while maintaining accurate records
o Use sound judgement and risk management skills in both emergency and non-emergency situations

Volunteer Experience
- On-Campus Transition Program Volunteer - Radford University (Fall 2015-Spring 2017)
- The Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center of Columbia- TRRC (Winter 2015)
o Cleaned and maintained horse stables; care and grooming of horses. Learned how to be a side
walker next to the horse, holding/guiding rider (a wide range of individuals with disabilities) for
their stability, providing them with support throughout the ride experience
- Allied Sports Volunteer – Columbia, Maryland (Fall 2013-Spring 2015)
o Sports programs for individuals with mental and physical disabilities
- Special Education Peer Mentor (Fall 2013-Spring 2015)
o Worked with students 15-21 years of age with mild to severe physical, mental and intellectual
disabilities
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Recognitions
- Invitation to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (Spring 2018)
- Invitation to The National Leadership Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa (Spring 2018)
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Spring 2017-present)
- Dean’s List: Spring 2016; Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
- Rho Phi Lambda National Honorary Fraternity Member (Spring 2018-present)
o An academic honors fraternity dedicated to outstanding students within the department of
recreation, parks and tourism
- Alpha Phi Omega Member- Executive position held as Alumni Secretary (Fall 2016-present)
o A national co-educational service fraternity focusing on leadership, service and friendship to the
community
- Co-Chapter Leader for nationally recognized mentoring program “Eye to Eye” (Fall 2015-present)
o An organization that pairs children who have learning disabilities and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorders with college mentors who have similar disabilities

Certifications/Skills
- Maryland Boater Safety Course Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Autism Trainings at The Hussman Institute for Autism - Catonsville MD
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent Teamwork Skills