HELLO, I'M
Richelle Cameron.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Student Cohort 2025
Richelle Cameron
BS in Health Services Administration.
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Student.
Cincinnati, OH
Welcome
to My Site
This site contain information regarding my career goals, personal objectives, skills and experiences. Information can also be found about my capstone project. The purpose of this site is to share information about my studies and projects in my academic program. For more information regarding awards, honors, and affiliations, please see my resume. I hope this information is the first step in our professinal journies together!
About
MY BACKGROUND
I am a current graduate student at Xavier University working towards my doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I recently earned my Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration during which I gained experience in dental and behavioral health administration. I have over 100 hours of clinical observation in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and chiropractics. I also have direct patient experience in a behavioral health setting. I am an organized, hard-working individual who manages time well and works efficiently in teams.
Personal Mission Statment
I am driven by my passion to help other to create a differnce in their lives through increasing their occupational balance, quality of life, and independence.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2022-2025
Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH; Class of 2025
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
2018-2022
Xavier University --- Cincinnati, OH; Class of 2022
Bachelor of Science; Health Services Adminstration
GPA: 4.0/4.0
2014-2018
Lake Catholic High School, Mentor, OH; Class of 2018
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
May 2023-Present
Self-Employed, Direct Service Professional
June 2024-August 2024
Goodwill Industries, Summer Youth
Job Coach
May 2021-Present
Ravenwood Health, Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist
June 2022-December 2022
Xavier University, Assistive Technology Intern
Organizations & Affiliations
Skills
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Teamwork
Organization
Time Management
Communication
Active Listening
Trauma Informed Care
Healthcare Quality Management
Notetaking Assistive Technology
Personality Type
Defender (ISFJ)
Introvert- Reserved, attentive to cues, requires time alone
Sensing-Focus on the present, practical, focus on tangible
Feeling-Caring, act with emotions, highly protective
Judging-Plans ahead of time, focus on a set plan
(NERIS Analytics, 2023)
After completing the Myer-Briggs personality test, I am not surprised by my results. I have found that I do enjoy time alone and need it to be more energized for time with others. I also am very practical and plan ahead for everything that I can. I am also very protective of the ones that are close to me, and I will do my best to care for them even from a distance. All the aspects of my personality actually help explain who I am and help me to better understand myself. I do find it interesting that my personality has changed throughout time. I originally was an ISTJ, but as I have aged, I definitely believe that I have become a more feeling individual. Digger deeper into the meaning of my personality, I found it fascinating that individuals with this personality type typically go into "people-helping" careers like occupational therapy, which may help to explain my draw towards this wonderful field.
Discipline
Focused on meeting deadlines and maintaining a routine. Implements structure when need
Achiever
Always striving to complete the next task no matter how small. Motivation is derived from accomplishing the next task rather than recognition.
Focus
Able to set priorities and make changes when begin straying from course. Highly efficient.
Analytical
Tries to understand why things are the way they are rather thank simply accepting a truth.
Harmony
Attempts to minimize conflict when possible. Try to help different individuals and groups work together to common goal.
Previously, I had never realized what exactly my strengths may be named. After taking the Gallup strengths assessment, it helped me to name some of the strengths I knew I had while highlighting areas I did not previously consider to be my strength. I am not surprised that some of my strengths include maintaining routine, requiring accomplishment, being able to focus, or analyzing the world around me. These are all things that I find myself doing on a daily basis. I think that they have not only helped me be successful in school but have also helped me to better understand others. For instance, I am always trying to understand other people's social views and learn their stories to figure out reasons behind their actions or opinions. The strength that surprised me the most was harmony. While I had not previously thought of myself as a minimizer of conflict, I can see a pattern of this throughout my past. Knowing that these are my top strengths will help me to focus on those areas to shine bright.
Learning Styles
35% Auditory
I typically find myself reading aloud to help me process information.
30% Visual
I find that colors and images typically help me to better understand information.
35% Tactile
Completing hands-on activities helps me to grasp concepts, and including tactile things into my studying helps me to maintain concentration.