Elizabeth Z.

Meet Elizabeth

• Speaks English
• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

I am an enthusiastic, loyal, and compassionate individual who is always looking ahead. I am passionate about caretaking, serving children and those with disabilities and special needs. University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN College of Education, Health, and Human Science Major: Recreation and Sport Management Concentration: Therapeutic Recreation August 2012 – Present Work Experience • Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO: Therapeutic Recreation Intern (Present) o Primary responsibilities: Under supervision of two Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, working one on one with spinal cord and traumatic brain injury patients. Working to restore, remediate, and rehabilitate a person’s level of functioning and independence. To promote health and wellness. To assist/ facilitate indoor, outdoor, and off campus recreational activities for patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. • Cornerstone of Recovery, Inc., Knoxville, TN: Therapeutic Recreation Intern (Spring 2016) o Primary responsibilities: To assist/facilitate indoor and outdoor activities for chemically dependent patients. Process activities Read more to help patients learn about themselves as to help with their treatment. To assist with any projects and create new games or activities. • Atria Senior Living, Knoxville, TN: Therapeutic Recreation Intern (Fall 2015) o Primary responsibilities: To assist in developing and implementing programs of interest and meaning to residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations. • Z1 Solutions, Inc. Executive Search Firm: Administrative Assistant o Primary responsibility: Filing, updating company database, updating company website and office organization. (2009, 2010, 2011,2012, 2013) • Elway’s Steakhouse Restaurant: Hostess (Summers: 2014, 2015 and Christmas break 2014) • Nanny (2009 - 2015) Service Learning • Therapeutic Activities Coordinator (Fall 2015) o Therapeutic Recreation in Public Schools (TRiPS): Seymour High School and South Doyle High School o Primary responsibility: Served as classroom aid in CDC and functioned as core team member with other University of Tennessee student aids. • Camp Koinonia Retreat (Therapy Camp) Head Counselor (Fall 2015) o Primary responsibility: Head counselor for cabin of adult participants with intellectual disabilities and counselors.

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