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EDUCATION<br />
Curriculum Vitae<br />
Lenin C. Grajo, Ed.M., OTR/L, OTRP<br />
June 2012<br />
6804 North Capital of Texas Hwy., Apt. 325, Austin, TX 78731<br />
T 614 5305013<br />
lcgrajo.otr@gmail.com<br />
lgrajo@slu.edu<br />
Texas Woman’s <strong>University</strong> - School of Occupational Therapy<br />
Doc<strong>to</strong>r of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy<br />
Dallas, TX June 2011- present<br />
Harvard Graduate School of Education<br />
Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology<br />
Cambridge, MA, September 2009-May 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> of the Philippines Manila - College of Allied Medical Professions<br />
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy<br />
Manila, Philippines June 1999 - April 2003<br />
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS<br />
Occupational Therapist, Registered USA; July 2010 Certification No. 275921<br />
Occupational Therapist, State of Texas License; August 2010 License No. 113775<br />
Occupational Therapist, Philippine License; 2003-2013 License No. 0002002;<br />
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association - March 2011 <strong>to</strong> present<br />
Member, World Federation of Occupational Therapists - March 2011 - present<br />
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Instruc<strong>to</strong>r - Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy<br />
Doisy College of Health Sciences - <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
St. <strong>Louis</strong>, MO<br />
August 2012 <strong>to</strong> present<br />
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Red Wagon Children’s Therapy<br />
Austin, TX July 2010 - July 2012<br />
Research Assistant - Harvard Center on the Developing Child<br />
Cambridge, MA November 2009-July 2010<br />
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Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Founder and Operations Manager - Partners for GROWTH<br />
Therapy Center, Inc. Manila, Philippines November 2004 - June 2009<br />
Instruc<strong>to</strong>r - Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions<br />
<strong>University</strong> of the Philippines Manila (UP-CAMP) June 2004 - May 2007<br />
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, School and Home Evaluation Consultant<br />
Healing Touch Clinic/Center for GOALS, Inc. April 2003 - December 2004<br />
TEACHING<br />
Courses Taught at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Louis</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
OCS 322 - Contexts of Occupation<br />
Courses Taught at UP-CAMP<br />
OT 100 - Theoretical Perspectives in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation<br />
OT 140 - Therapeutic Skills in Human Development (Infancy-Adolescence)<br />
OT 141 - Therapeutic Skills in Human Development (Adulthood)<br />
OT-PT 117 - Neuroana<strong>to</strong>my for OT and PT Students (Labora<strong>to</strong>ry Instruction)<br />
OT 151 - Human Behavior in Occupational Therapy<br />
OT 179 - Evaluation Techniques in Occupational Therapy for Psychosocial Dysfunctions<br />
(Course Coordina<strong>to</strong>r)<br />
OT-PT 102 - Applied Ana<strong>to</strong>my and Kinesiology (Labora<strong>to</strong>ry Instruction)<br />
OT 181 - Occupational Therapy in Psychosocial Dysfunctions (Course Coordina<strong>to</strong>r)<br />
OT 183/184 - Clinical Training<br />
OPST 199/OT 200 - Methods of Research/Undergraduate Thesis (Thesis Supervisor)<br />
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES<br />
Grajo, L. (2010) .The perceived roles of occupational therapists in the evaluation and intervention<br />
of reading difficulties in children: A qualitative cross-cultural comparison of Filipino and American<br />
practitioners. Unpublished work.<br />
Grajo, L. (2010). The development and pilot-testing of the Occupational Therapy Assessment of<br />
School Participation. Unpublished work.<br />
Grajo, L. (2010). The Parenting and Literacy Practices for Chilean School Children with Special<br />
Health Care Needs. Unpublished work.<br />
Grajo, L. (2010).The Socioemotional and Behavioral Implications of Special Health Care Needs<br />
on Chilean School Children. Unpublished work.<br />
Grajo, L. (2009). Structures and Experiences in a Tu<strong>to</strong>ring Program that Support Feelings of Academic<br />
Competence of Seven High School Students: Qualitative Study. Unpublished work.
Grajo, L. (2007). Perceived Occupational Therapy Needs of Caregivers of Patients seen in the<br />
Clinic for Therapy Services - Adolescent and Adult Section. Unpublished work<br />
Cabatan, M.C., Coronel, C.M., Grajo, L. (2006). Student Perceptions on the Use of Matrix and<br />
Dynamic Cases in Clinical Reasoning. Unpublished work.<br />
Undergraduate Thesis (BS Occupational Therapy)<br />
Research Supervisor/Principal Investiga<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Agor, Y., Cala<strong>to</strong>n, M., Sierra, M. (2006). Caregiver satisfaction of services at UP-CAMP Clinic for<br />
Therapy Services Adolescent-Adult Section.<br />
Baguilat, C., Del Rosario, R., San Diego, J. (2007). Occupational Therapy Needs of Patients seen<br />
in the Clinic for Therapy Services- Adolescent Adult Section (CTS-AAS) as perceived by their<br />
caregivers.<br />
PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS/<br />
CONFERENCES<br />
POSTERS AND PLATFORMS<br />
Reading as an Occupation: The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Evaluation and Intervention<br />
of Children with Reading Difficulties. Poster Presentation: 2012 American Occupational Therapy<br />
Association Annual Conference and Expo. April 26, 2012, Indianapolis, Indiana.<br />
PEER-REVIEWED / REFEREED<br />
The Socioemotional and Behavioral Implications of Special Health Care Needs on Chilean School<br />
Children -Harvard Graduate School of Education Student Research Conference; March 26, 2010;<br />
Panel Presentation.<br />
Structures and Experiences in a Tu<strong>to</strong>ring Program that Support Feelings of Academic<br />
Competence of Seven High School Students -Harvard Graduate School of Education Student<br />
Research Conference; March 26, 2010, Roundtable Discussion.<br />
INVITED<br />
Effective Teachings Strategies for Children with Behavioral Disorders. Veritas Tu<strong>to</strong>rs Teaching<br />
Staff. May 2010. Cambridge, MA.<br />
Understanding Students’ Learning Styles - Veritas Tu<strong>to</strong>rs Teaching Staff. May 2010. Cambridge,<br />
MA.<br />
The Microskills of Teaching - Veritas Tu<strong>to</strong>rs Teaching Staff. April 2010. Cambridge, MA.<br />
How <strong>to</strong> Teach and Reach Adolescents with Learning Difficulties- High School Faculty; May 22,<br />
2006; Paco Catholic School, Manila Philippines<br />
Documentation of OT Initial Evaluation Using the Practice Framework – Annual Occupational<br />
Therapy Association of the Philippines Convention; 24 February 2006; Development Academy of<br />
the Philippines<br />
Understanding Visual Processing Skills of the School-aged Child – You and Therapy: Creating<br />
the Partnership for your child’s growth; Seminar Series by the Partners for GROWTH Therapy<br />
Center for parents of children with special needs, November 8, 2005; Immaculate Conception<br />
Cathedral School Special Education Department, Manila, Philippines<br />
Understanding Audi<strong>to</strong>ry Processing Skills of the School-aged Child, with Aileen Basuel, SLP - You<br />
and Therapy: Creating the Partnership for your child’s growth; Seminar Series by the Partners for<br />
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GROWTH Therapy Center for parents of children with special needs , November 8, 2005;<br />
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Special Education Department, Manila, Philippines<br />
Who needs Occupational Therapy? - Seminar Series by the Partners for GROWTH Therapy<br />
Center for Elementary school teachers, November 8, 2005; Immaculate Conception Cathedral<br />
School Elementary Department, Manila, Philippines<br />
Behavior Modification Techniques – Lecture for Community Dentistry Students, August 2005, UP-<br />
College of Dentistry, Manila, Philippines<br />
Helping Parents with Special Children Cope with Problems – Seminar for Parents of Patients of<br />
Clinic for Therapy Services, Nov. 18, 2005, UP-CAMP, Manila, Philippines<br />
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS<br />
Virginia Chandler Dyke School of Occupational Therapy Endowed Scholarship in Occupational<br />
Therapy, 2011, 2012 - Texas Woman’s <strong>University</strong><br />
Ayala Scholarship and Calvin and Lucy Ellis Scholarship, 2009-2010 - Harvard Graduate School<br />
of Education<br />
Outstanding Occupational Therapy Faculty, 43rd College of Allied Medical Professions<br />
Foundation Celebration, <strong>University</strong> of the Philippines Manila, November 2005<br />
UP Manila Chancellor’s Diamond Jubilee Faculty Award for Exemplary Teaching and Research<br />
Performance in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, <strong>University</strong> of the Philippines Manila, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
2006.<br />
SERVICE<br />
NATIONAL (U.S.)<br />
Expert Panel Re<strong>view</strong>er - Field Initiation Projects (Grants); National Institute on Disability and<br />
Rehabilitation Research, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; US Department<br />
of Education - January 2012 <strong>to</strong> present<br />
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA<br />
UNIVERSITY-LEVEL<br />
2005 - Member, Programs Committee Member, UP Manila 98th Foundation Celebration<br />
2006 - Chair, Programs Committee, UP Manila 99th Foundation Celebration<br />
COLLEGE-LEVEL<br />
2005-2006 - Member, Continuing Education Committee - College of Allied Medical Professions<br />
2006-2007 - Vice-Chair, Interim Chair - Continuing Education Committee<br />
2006 - Chair - College of Allied Medical Professions 44th Foundation Celebration
DEPARTMENT-LEVEL<br />
2005-2007 - Adviser - Society of Occupational Therapy Majors Organization<br />
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