Wanted: NZ internship

[Claudia Mulcahy]

Hello! My name is Claudia Mulcahy. I am a graduate student at
San Diego State University in the Rehabilitation Counseling
Program, with an emphasis in Deafness (RCD).

I am exploring internship opportunities with people having
disabilities, or Deaf/hard of hearing individuals in New
Zealand.

If you know of any internship opportunities, or contacts with
the disability or Deafness realm in New Zealand, I would
appreciate hearing from you!

Prior to my graduate studies in the RCD program, my background
was in physical rehab.- primarily working with people having
spinal cord injury. I am interested in assistive
devices/technology and in educating people (both with and
without disability) about the abilities that still exist after
a physical trauma. I am open to other opportunities as well. I
am looking for an opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and be
part of a creative team at my inernship site.

I am responcible and reliable. I have, and value integrity. My
vita is attatched in hopes it will help you understand my
background. I look forward to receiving any help re: contacts
for an internship site.

Thanks so much for your time and effort!

Sincerely, Claudia Mulcahy

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> Claudia A. Mulcahy
> e-mail: mul...@mail.sdsu.edu
> fax: (001) 619 -594 - 4208
>
> EDUCATION
>
> California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.A. in Recreation Administration, with emphasis in
Therapeutic Recreation, 1989.
>
> San Diego State University, M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, with
emphasis in Deafness, 1996.
>
> EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

>
> 1995 Mesa Community College

> Counselor Aide for Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS).Hired, trained, supervised notetakers/tutors for students with di=
sabilities. Assisted students with class planning, registration and grievance matters regarding grades and transportation issues.
> Substitute English tutor for Deaf students taking prerequisite classes for basic English. Tutoring was conducted in American Sign =
Language.

>
> 1995 Deaf Community Services

> Fieldwork for Rehabilitation Counseling in Deafness. Organized compliance task force for American's with Disabilities Act (ADA).Ga=
thered information regarding requirements for starting a Charter school for Deaf children in San Diego.

>
> 1993-1994 San Diego State University

> Course Coordinator / Instructor for Recreation, Parks and
> Tourism Department. Coordinated, assisted, and evaluated
> three professionals to team teach class. Lectured as substitute, set up field trips to therapeutic recreation -related facilitie=
s.

>
> 1990-1992 San Diego Rehabilitation Institute

> Community liaison for people with spinal cord injuries.
> Assessed condition of multi-trauma patients. Planned,
> promoted, and implemented therapy, special events and classes.

>
> 1989-1990 Lake Erie Institute Rehabilitation

> Therapist for sub-acute patients coming from comatose
> condition. Met with parents and family of patients to address family and patient needs in addition to providing therapy.

>
> ACHIEVEMENTS:
>
> American Sign Language Communication Proficiency Index (ASLCPI) bilingual (5/96).
>
> Recreation Therapist, Registered; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (1990-1994).
>
> California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS), member (1988-19993).
>
> Mentor for disabled artist, resulting in his national award.
>
> National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA), Board of Director (1990-1994).